| The Isle of Wight - places of interest Appuldurcombe House
nr. Ventnor on the B3327
The remains of a 16th century baroque mansion built in 1701 by Sir Robert Worsley and parkland laid out by Capability Brown. The museum tells of the history of the house.
Arreton
south east of Newport on the A3056
Haseley Manor - part of the south wing dates from the 14th century and 20 of the rooms are furnished in the period. In the studio demonstrations of craft activities may be seen. The Arreton Craft Village has craftsmen/women working in wool, clay, leather, metal and stone.
Arreton Manor
Open every day
A Jacobean manor house built between 1595 and 1612 is built on the former estate of the Saxon king Alfred the Great. The 'modern' hose contains the National Wireless Museum.
Freshwater
Freshwater's main claim to fame is its association with Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived in the village for 30 years. If you fancy a wander then cross the rustic bridge bearing his name and follow the footpath up onto High Down (a.k.a. Tennyson Down). |
