Incarcerated Isle – Isle of Wight Prisons
We all feel a little like prisoners at the moment, unable to go out of our houses, except to exercise and shop. But did you know that the island has one of the most notorious prisons in the country, HMP Isle of Wight, which over its history has housed a number of famous prisoners? The prison was originally three prisons, Parkhurst, Albany and Camp Hill prisons. Camp Hill was a category C low security prison, but the others were both high security prisons holding the most dangerous criminals. Parkhurst began in 1778 as a military hospital and children's asylum and by 1838,
The Best Family Dining Experiences On The Isle Of Wight
When booking a family holiday in the UK, the Isle of Wight is by far one of the most popular destinations and every year, families from all over will spend a week or two exploring the island. Often, when visiting the Isle of Wight, many of these families will choose to book self catering accommodation and it gives them the freedom to do as they please at mealtimes, without the constraints of set time frames and menus. When opting for this type of accommodation, in order to be prepared, many parents will search for local eating establishments in advance and it
Queen Victoria’s Island
Queen Victoria visited the island on various occasions before becoming queen. As a young girl she stayed at Norris Castle in East Cowes in 1831, when she was 12, and again in 1933, aged 14, with her mother. Mother and daughter visited attractions of the day around the island, including the Sand Rock Spring Hotel in Niton to take the reputed health-giving waters from the nearby chalybeate spring. Later it was renamed the Royal Sandrock Hotel for her visit, but it sadly burned down in the 1980s. The Buddle Inn Is close to the site of this former hotel. The Isle of
Choosing The Best Bed And Breakfast On The Isle Of Wight
When visiting the Isle of Wight, you will have a number of brilliant accommodation options to choose from, yet one of the most popular has to be a bed and breakfast. This traditionally British type of accommodation has been the first-choice for many visiting the island for decades now and there are a number of benefits to opting for a B&B over any of the other types of accommodation available. These days, due to their popularity, there are so many different bed and breakfasts on the Isle of Wight and there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. No matter
Fishing Guide to the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight’s 64 miles of coastline has some of the best fishing in the country. Almost all the sea and freshwater fish that can be found in UK waters can be found on the Island's record lists. When to fish Although a year-round fishing destination the Isle of Wight’s slowest months are February and March with flounders being the best bet from the shore at this time whilst Blonde Ray and late Cod can be taken from a boat. Spring and summer brings good shore sport for Smoothhound, Bass, Rays and Dogfish, whilst many spots for lure fishing for Bass are easily
Where To Stay On Your Self Catering Isle Of Wight Holiday
Planning an Isle Of Wight holiday is undeniably exciting and whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, there will be so many amazing things to do and places to see on the Island. Of course, when you’re organising a holiday, one of the first things you will need to arrange is accommodation and thankfully, the Island doesn’t disappoint in this regard and there is an incredibly vast range of different accommodation options to choose from. It isn’t uncommon for people to prefer booking self-catering accommodation when visiting the Isle of Wight and this tends to be more popular than full board
Our Ancient Island – Barrows and Burial Mounds
Discover the Isle of Wight’s ancient history by walking to the various barrows, or burial mounds, that remain here. The Longstone The most impressive ancient monument has to be the Longstone above Mottistone Manor. This site is thought to date from the Neolithic (New Stone Age) era and archaeologists believe that the Longstone was an earthen long barrow (burial mound) with a stone revetted entrance. The barrow is long gone, having been looted over the centuries, but the two large blocks of local greensand, one upright and the other lying next to it on the ground, are believed to be the remains of
Isle Of Wight Restaurants On A Budget
There are a number of incredible places to eat on the Isle of Wight and when visiting, holidaymakers will usually visit lots of different eateries throughout the duration of their trip. From quirky cafes and tea rooms to traditional British pubs, no matter whether you’re heading out for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will always have a brilliant selection of different eating establishments to choose from. As you may expect, restaurants here on the Island will differ in numerous ways, one of which being the cost of their food and thankfully, as well as a selection of fine dining restaurants, there
Our Guide To The Best Animal Attractions On The Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight is undeniably a brilliant holiday destination for families and there are so many amazing family activities you can do with children of all ages on the Island. Whether you’re wanting to head to the beach and have a go at some water sports or if you’d prefer to stay on dry ground and try tree climbing or go-karting instead, there are so many great ways to fill your days with family activities on the Isle of Wight. Many people don’t realise, but there are actually a number of incredible animal attractions on the Island too and they
Movie History on the Island
This makes us want to "zig-a-zig-ah!" Has anyone yet to visit the famous Spice Bus on the Island? It's changed location a few times, but is has been situated at Island Harbour Marina since 2014, where you can take a look at the historic movie prop. The actual Spice Bus from the Spice Girls’ 1997 movie Spice World is a Spice die-hard fan favourite and it has been available to stay in for small vacations. The Spice Girls - Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) and Victoria Addams (Posh Spice) - took