The County of Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is the largest island in England and is located off the south coast of the mainland.
The island is home to a variety of wildlife and is a popular tourist destination for its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and picturesque villages. Public transport to the mainland is available by hovercraft and ferry.
Part or all of Isle of Wight is in Isle Of Wight AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Isle of Wight's Surrounding Counties
Other counties neighbouring Isle of Wight include: Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset .
Isle of Wight is a county with a great selection of places to visit including villages, ruins, beaches, towns, castles, historic buildings, geological features and hiking areas.
Isle of Wight's best villages can be found at Bembridge, Carisbrooke, Fishbourne, Wootton Bridge, St Helens - Isle of Wight, Shanklin Old Village, and Luccombe - Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight is home to some unmissable ruins like Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle.
Beaches to visit in Isle of Wight county include Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland.
Towns to visit in Isle of Wight county include Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth.
There are a number of castles in the county of Isle of Wight including Carisbrooke Castle.
Isle of Wight's best historic buildings can be found at Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.
Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles are some of Isle of Wight's' best geological features to visit Isle of Wight.
Don't miss Culver Down's hiking areas if visiting Isle of Wight.
