A Bit of All Wight ... Queen Victoria Adored the Isle of Wight -- and You Will Too, Says ROBERT HARDMANWA N D E R I N G among the huge sunflowers on the terrace of Osborne House and looking down the topiary-lined path to the sea, I reflected that you have to hand it to ...
Yep – this is one of my top things to do on the Isle of Wight. Rosemary Vineyardis run by a dedicated team and happens to be one of the largest producers of English Wine in the country. Along with top wines, they also produce some of the most delicious apple juice you’ll ever ta...
Visit England's southern coast and the Isle of Wight on a 3-day tour from London. One of Queen Victoria's favorite holiday destinations, the Isle of Wight is home to beaches, white sea cliffs, and historical remnants from the Normans, Romans, and two world wars. You'll stay two nights...
Farringford is a beautiful historic house in Gothic style, on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. The house was the main residence ofAlfred Tennyson, Queen Victoria's Poet Laureate, from 1856 until his death in 1892. After Tennyson's death, the house stayed in his family's hands unti...
Queen Victoria made Osborne House on the Isle of Wight her summer home for many years, and as a result it become a major holiday resort for members of European royalty, whose many houses could later claim descent from her through the widely flung marriages of her offspring. During her reign...
Isle of Wight, and for good reason. This beautiful Italian Renaissance style home was the summer home and rural retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and was where Victoria spent extensive time in mourning after the death of Albert in 1861. It was also where Queen Victoria died in ...
Make a visit to Carisbrook Castle and walk the walls with their breathtaking views (winter months, weekends only), or visit one of the most famous houses on the Island, Osborne, it's a great choice whenever you visit. Why not take a stroll down to Queen Victoria's private beach and ...
The Isle of Wight is a real retro treasure of and island, overflowing with attractions from theme parks to heritage sites and botanic gardens. A designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the island also has plenty to offer in the way of stunning countryside a
Historic Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of WightExplore Find historic places to visit and stay in southern England. Explore the ancient sites of Wiltshire, follow in the footsteps of Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight, and enjoy glorious medieval cathedrals in...
With Wightlink, you can enjoy overseas travel while minimising your environmental impact. Ferry travel produces far less emissions than flying and our pioneering Green Solent Project takes that one step further: We introduced England’s first hybrid-energy car ferry, Victoria of Wight 99% of our ...