The Isle of Wight, located in the South West part of England, is known for being a place that is very rich in history and culture. A visit to this diamond shaped island will not only take you to the many attractions of the island but will deluge you with new information about the past. Staying in the luxurious Isle of Wight holiday cottages is a must in order to fully enjoy your holidays with the family. You can then focus on enjoying the many attractions and adventures in the Isle of Wight without having to worry about your accommodations. Here are some historical places you might be interested in visitng.
Carisbrooke Castle
The Carisbooke Castle is famous for being the royal prison of Charles I. It is located in Newport and can easily be accessed from your Isle of Wight holiday cottages. There are many activities that will be of interest to you when you visit the place. This castle is also popular for the donkeys that you can see working the 16th century treadwheel. You not only get a tour of the castle but you can also try dressing up as a soldier, experiment with armour and find out how to operate the cannons. There is a museum that exhibits interesting memorabilia of Charles I. One of the most visited places in the castle is the amazingly beautiful Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden which was designed by TV presenter and award-winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw. You can relax in the tranquil garden, visit the castle chapel, walk around the castle's battlements and see the amazing view from the castle's keep. You can also have your meals at the cafe and restaurant.
The entrance rate is £7 for adults, £6 for concession, £3.50 for children 5 to 15 years old and £17.50 for family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children. The castle is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 1st to September 30th and until 4 p.m. from October 1st to March 31st. It is closed from December 24th to 26th and January 1st. If your holiday falls on these months, you must schedule a visit to the Carisbrooke Castle while you are staying at the luxurious Isle of Wight holiday cottages.
Newton Old Town Hall
Newton Old Town Hall is the remaining landmark that is an evidence of the importance of Newton in history. This "Rotten Borough" dates back to the 13th century. The Old town hall has seen the passage of Newton's rich history. In 1933, the mysterious and masked Ferguson Gang saved the Old Town Hall. You can also see some art and photographic exhibitions here. You can also take a relaxing walk to the nearby estuary after you do a tour of the Old Town Hall. The place is open from March 18th up to October 25th with opening times at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. during Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. During the months of July to August, it is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday. Spend some time at the Old Town Hall while you are staying at the Isle of Wight holiday cottages and learn more about Newton and its history.
