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.
There are a number of villages near Newport - Isle of Wight including Bembridge, Carisbrooke, Fishbourne, Wootton Bridge, St Helens - Isle of Wight, Shanklin Old Village, and Luccombe - Isle of Wight.
Newport - Isle of Wight has some unmissable ruins nearby like Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle.
Don't miss Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland's beaches if visiting the area around Newport - Isle of Wight.
The area around Newport - Isle of Wight features a number of interesting towns including Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth.
There are a number of castles near to Newport - Isle of Wight including Carisbrooke Castle.
Newport - Isle of Wight has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.
The area around Newport - Isle of Wight boasts some of the best geological features including Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles.
Don't miss Culver Down's hiking areas if visiting the area around Newport - Isle of Wight.
Newport - Isle of Wight History
There are some historic monuments around Newport - Isle of Wight:
