Newport - Isle of Wight

Newport - Isle of Wight is a Town in the county of Isle of Wight.

Newport, the county town of the Isle of Wight is almost centrally located on the island and is the main population centre.

Newport has a long and rich history dating back to Roman times. The town was an important trading port in medieval times and was granted royal borough status in 1377. In the 18th century, Newport became known as a fashionable resort town and many wealthy families built grand houses here.

Today, Newport is a thriving town with a lively atmosphere. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy, as well as a variety of cultural attractions. The Isle of Wight Festival is held annually in Newport and attracts music lovers from all over the world.

Retail in Newport - Isle of Wight

There are great places to visit near Newport - Isle of Wight including some great villages, ruins, beaches, towns, castles, historic buildings, geological features and hiking areas.

The area around Newport - Isle of Wight features a number of interesting villages including Bembridge, Carisbrooke, Fishbourne, Wootton Bridge, St Helens - Isle of Wight, Shanklin Old Village, and Luccombe - Isle of Wight.

Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle are some of Newport - Isle of Wight best ruins to visit near Newport - Isle of Wight.

Don't miss Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland's beaches if visiting the area around Newport - Isle of Wight.

Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth are some of Newport - Isle of Wight best towns to visit near Newport - Isle of Wight.

Newport - Isle of Wight is near some unmissable castles like Carisbrooke Castle,

The area around Newport - Isle of Wight features a number of interesting historic buildings including Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.

There are a several good geological features in the Newport - Isle of Wight area like Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles.

Culver Down is one of Newport - Isle of Wight's best, nearby hiking areas to visit in Newport - Isle of Wight.