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If you are after some heritage then
the Island has a feast to keep even the most avid historian
happy! With some of the most unique natural history,
relicts from man's earliest arrival on our shores,
remnants of our strategic military past through to
the flamboyant influence of the Victorian and the flower
power days of Jimi Hendrix & co, you will be sure
to return home loaded with nuggets of our fascinating
past.
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Needles
Battery
Clinging to the cliffs above the needles, the Needles Battery hosts the most
extreme tearoom on the island, reached by the most exhilarating bus ride
high over the cliffs (and close to the edge). The battery is awash with military... |
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Newtown
Town Hall & Nature Reserve
Newtown Town Hall was derelict when it was taken over by the NT. This is
a building where there are no right angles leaving it looking crooked. The
inside has been recreated with period furniture and items and is often used
for... |
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Underwater
Archaeology Centre
Housed in the arches of Fort Victoria, the Underwater Archaeology Centre
provides you with the opportunity to find out more about naval history in
the Solent though its interactive displays and genuine artefacts. You... |
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Arreton
Barns
Arreton Barns Craft Village and Dairyman’s Daughter is a must-go place
for most holidaymakers. The craft village is host to a variety of on-site
crafts men and women, including glass blowers, pottery makers and wood turners... |
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