Town & Villages Guide - Isle of Wight
Cowes
East Cowes
Freshwater
Newport
Ryde
Sandown
Shanklin
Ventnor
Yarmouth
Saturday, 17 January 2009
A major landmark in the town centre is Yarmouth Castle, which was built in 1547 and commissioned by Henry VIII. It is now owned by English Heritage. Tourists should make a point of visiting the attractive town square, flanked by the old 18th century town hall.
Freshwater - Isle of Wight
Freshwater Bay is a small cove that opens onto the channel so takes the brunt of the prevailing winds during the winter but is much calmer during the summer months.
Totland Bay is also only a stones throw away and home to the world famous Needles which is a must see for any visitor.
Ventnor - Isle of Wight
Ventnor is said to be one of the sunniest spots on the Island, often overlooked by it's couterparts Sandown & Shanklin, Ventnor still has a lot to offer. With a long sandy coastline it's a great place to catch some rays. The high street is only a few minutes walk up the hill too, giving you access to shops, restaurants and cafe's. I can also recommend the walk from Ventnor Beach all the way to Bonchurch which is also worth mooching around whilst your there.
Things to do:
Ventnor Botanical Gardens
Shanklin - Isle of Wight
Shanklin is really divided into two sections Shanklin and Shanklin Chine (referred to as Shanklin Old Village)
Shanklin's main town has a plethora of shops, restaurants and cafe's with 2 sections of 'High Street' further up the town is Shanklin Old Village which is aesthetically pleasing with it's thatched cottages and more boutique shops.
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