Osborne House
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Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. |
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Address: East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 22, 2009 |
Tel: +44 (0)1983 200022 |
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Category(s): Houses > Gardens |
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Blackgang Chine
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Overlooking the spectacular South West ‘Heritage Coast’ of the Isle of Wight, Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and Indians all set within rambling Victorian gardens and designed to appeal to the child in us all ! |
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Address: Nr Vetnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2HN | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 3, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 730052 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Family Days Out |
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Isle of Wight Zoo
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Home to Britain's largest collection of tigers, this award winning zoo has been a dedicated ally to the tiger for over a quarter of a century. The Zoo also cares for a wide range of other animals including lions, jaguars, lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders and lizards. |
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Address: Yaverland Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 8QB | Lifetime Listing Added on: November 3, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 403883 |
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Category(s): Family Days Out > Safari Parks/Wildife Centres/Nature Reserves |
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Brighstone Shop & Museum
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The Island`s only National Trust gift shop.
Home to the Brighstone Village Museum
Evocative tableau and interesting exhibition on village life in the 19th century |
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Address: North Street, Brighstone, Isle of Wight PO30 4AX | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 4, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 740689 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Museums |
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Carisbrooke Castle Museum
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Carisbrooke Castle Museum was founded by Princess Beatrice in 1898 as a museum of local history. |
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Address: Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 7, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 523112 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Museums |
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Bembridge Windmill
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| Grade I listed building - the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight |
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Address: High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5SQ | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 3, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 873945 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Historic Sites & Buildings |
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery
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Victorian coastal defence and secret rocket testing site perched high above the Needles Rocks.
19th-century cliff-top fort built to guard against the threat of French invasion.
Spectacular location with unrivalled views over the Needles.
Fascinating military history from Victorian times to the space age
Tunnel through the cliffs leads to a unique panorama of The Needles
Original guns on display
Old Look-out Tower tea-room, for the Isle of Wight's most westerly refreshments |
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Address: West High Down, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight PO39 0JH | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 4, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 754772 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Historic Sites & Buildings |
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Newtown Old Town Hall
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17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history.
A town hall with no town
Located in a now tranquil village on the edge of a marshland nature reserve
Fascinating local history to discover
Exhibition about the mysterious 'Ferguson Gang' |
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Address: Newtown, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4PA | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 4, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 531785 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Historic Sites & Buildings |
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Mottistone Manor Garden
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| Enchanting Garden set in a sheltered valley. |
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Address: Mottistone, Isle of Wight, PO30 4EA | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 3, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 741302 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Gardens |
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The Needles Park
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Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, NeedlesPark is well known for its scenic chairlift ride which gives you the best view of the Islands most famous landmark, the Needles Rocks and lighthouse. |
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Address: Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0JD | Lifetime Listing Added on: October 5, 2009 |
Tel: 0871 720 0022 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Family Days Out |
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Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park
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Welcome to Robin Hill…. the Island’s favourite and friendliest attraction with something for every Island visitor to enjoy… from energetic families to adults in search of relaxation.
Thrilling rides and exciting play for all the family. Set in glorious Island countryside and woodland, there’s so much room at Robin Hill to run free and let off steam! |
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Address: Downend, Arreton, Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2NU | Lifetime Listing Added on: September 3, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 527352 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Family Days Out |
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Rosemary Vineyard
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Welcome to Rosemary Vineyard, one of the largest English vineyards, covering 30 acres, Rosemary Vineyard is ideally placed to make the most of the mild Island climate. All wine, liqueurs, juices and ciders are made on the estate from grapes / apples grown on the estate. Relax and enjoy a taste of the good life in this peaceful setting.
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Address: Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4BE | Lifetime Listing Added on: October 5, 2009 |
Tel: 01983 811084 |
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Category(s): Attractions > Shopping |
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