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Isle of Wight Attractions
Appuldurcombe House
Set in rolling landscape, today the Grand 18th Century Baroque house is an empty shell, but the elegant east front and the ornamental grounds, designed by capability brown, are well worth a visit.
Opening times & prices
10am to 4pm daily, and 10am to 5pm June - September.
Adult £2.50, Senior Citizen £2.25, Child (5-16yrs), £1.50 (under 5s free)
Address
Appuldurcombe House,
Wroxall
Isle of Wight
UK
PO383EW
Bembridge Windmill
The Isle of Wight's only surviving Windmill, dating from around 1700. Much of its wooden machinery is still intact. Access to upper floor with Braille guide available
Opening times & prices
10am - 5pm, 28th March - 25th Oct (Sun-Fri + Easter Sat). Daily - July/Aug
£1.70
Address
Bembridge Windmill,
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
U.K.
Carisbrooke Castle
Discover the history of the island''s foremost castle. Once prison to Charles 1, this royal castle was also residence to Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria. Today Carisbrooke is famous for the donkeys that work the well in the Medieval Wellhouse. Throughout the summer costumed guides and colourful events bring the castle alive and its remarkable history is told in the museum and castle exhibitions.
Opening times & prices
1 April-30 Sep: 10am-6pm daily. 1-31 Oct 10am-5pm daily. 1 Nov-28 March 2002: 10am-4pm daily. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan 2002.
Entry £4.50/£3.40/£2.30. Family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £11.30.
Address
Carisbrooke Castle,
Carisbrooke
Isle of Wight
U.K.
PO301XY
Osborne House
Magnificent countryside retreat of Queen Victoria. Visit the newly refurbished Dining Room and Durbar Room with its exquisite Indian gifts. Stroll round the beautiful grounds, including the Victorian Walled Garden and the hot houses of tropical plants. The terraced gardens have recently been opened to visitors and don't miss the delightful Swiss Cottage designed for the royal children.
Address
Osborne House,
Royal Apartments,
East Cowes
Isle of Wight
U.K.
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