Newport
Newport is the county town of the Isle of Wight. It is in the centre of the island on the River Medina. It is the second largest town on the island, with a population of 24,000, slightly fewer than Ryde.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Carisbrooke Castle and Newport Roman Villa.
Carisbrooke Castle
Photo: Charles D P Miller, CC BY 2.0.
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial.
Newport Roman Villa
Museum
Photo: Editor5807, Public domain.
Newport Roman Villa was a Romano-British farmhouse constructed in 280 AD. It is located near to Newport, Isle of Wight.
The Quay Arts
Theater building
Photo: Editor5807, Public domain.
The Quay Arts Centre is located at the head of the River Medina, in Newport in the centre of the Isle of Wight. It is the island's leading art gallery and venue for live events.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wootton Bridge and Parkhurst.
Wootton Bridge
Wootton Bridge lies on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight, and is situated almost midway between the island’s historical capital of Newport and the Victorian gateway of Ryde.
Parkhurst
Suburb
Parkhurst is a neighbourhood northwest of the town of Newport, Isle of Wight. It has few amenities, but a large residential population. It is notable for housing H.M.P.
Newport
- Type: Locality
- Location: Isle of Wight, South East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
50.6913° or 50° 41′ 29″ northLongitude
-1.3092° or 1° 18′ 33″ westElevation
69 feet (21 metres)Open location code
9C2WMMRR+G8GeoNames ID
7301611
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