England Isle of Wight. Isle of Wight - England we found
The Isle of Wight is located just a few kilometers from the south coast of England and is considered a fashionable resort. Having been there, it immediately becomes clear why there is so much talk about this island: there are beautiful white-sand beaches, mysterious caves, and bizarre rocks. Yachting and many types of water sports are widely developed on the island. The wild nature of the island is in perfect harmony with the medieval castles and churches.
By the way. On the Isle of Wight is the summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Osborne House, which provides the island with an additional influx of tourists.
The only way to get to the island is by sea. Benefit from regular flights from (it takes about two hours) or from the nearest city of Portsmouth.
Attractions Isle of Wight
Osborne House
Address: York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight - PO32 6JX, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44 198) 320 00 22
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Prices: Adults £13.4; children (5-15 years old) - £8; pensioners (from 60 years old) - 12.1 £
The former summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Osbourne House has long been a public place. At the Osborne House Museum, you can plunge into the life of the royal couple and their nine children. Admire the Queen's private quarters, children's rooms, and after the museum, you can walk to the royal family's private beach. The walk will take you about 20 minutes, but the views from the path will make you forget about time, the beauty of the Isle of Wight is so amazing.
Ventnor Botanical Garden
Address: Undercliff Dr, Ventnor PO38 1UL, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44 198) 385 53 97
www.botanic.co.uk
Ventnor is a town on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight. In 1970, on the site of a closed hospital, the Botanical Garden was laid out, which has no equal in all of England in terms of the number of subtropical plants growing there. The reason for this was that the climate of the Isle of Wight is more akin to the Mediterranean than to the typical British. So in the Ventnor Botanical Garden you can see, for example, palm trees so uncharacteristic for England.
Chalk cliffs Needles
Address: The Needles Park, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight PO39 0JD, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44 871) 720 00 22
www.theneedles.co.uk
Near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight in the western part of Alum Bay are chalk, which translates as "Needles". The rocks form a spit that goes further and further into the sea, and on the last of them they even managed to build a lighthouse.
They can be reached by the N7 Southern Vectis bus from Newport or regular sightseeing routes from Yarmouth or Ryde.
carisbrook castle
Address: Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1XY, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44 870) 333 11 81
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Prices: Adults £7.7; children (5-15 years old) - £4.6; pensioners (from 60 years old) - 6.9 £
Hours of operation: depending on the month, different modes of operation, it is better to check on the website in advance.
Carisbrooke is one of the main attractions of the Isle of Wight, famous as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned after his defeat in the civil war. The castle is perfectly preserved, and the fortress around is one of the most worthy examples of fortification in medieval England.
A museum is open in the castle, and children can have fun dressing up in knightly armor and recreating historical battles “fake it”.
If you need to get from one city on the Isle of Wight to another, we recommend
take advantage of the steam railway opened in the 19th century. In length
it is only 14 km, and the trains themselves look like they came out of retro postcards.
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"Isle of Wight (Wight) - England in miniature", "diamond in the crown of the English Empire" we read a few reviews and articles on the Internet, getting ready to go.
Probably, one of the first questions will be - where is it and why is it there at all? The fact is that after returning from our New Year's English trip (Manchester-Edinburgh-Liverpool-London), we clearly understood that we dreamed of visiting England in the summer and comparing the sensations. The only thing left was to come up with a route and organize a trip, we have a tourism education and a related field of activity, so there were no special organizational difficulties. The main trick was to take into account the wishes of all 4-hour participants and display them in the route. I wanted London (one of us went for the first time, and no one canceled London shopping), I wanted history (our inner humanitarian made itself felt), I wanted the sea and a “vegetable” holiday. (here half a year of hard work made itself felt) During the month of debate, the route was partially formed London - Brighton - Bath - Stonehenge ... and then somehow it didn’t work out.
And then, quite by accident, we stumbled upon photographs of the Isle of Wight, which surprised us so much that we realized that we must definitely go there. Especially after they learned that Her Majesty Queen Victoria chose this place for her home residence, and it’s hard not to trust such an exquisite taste. Studying Runet, we collected useful information literally bit by bit. Here's what Wikipedia says:
The Isle of Wight (eng. Isle of Wight, lat. Vecta, Vectis insula) is an island territory in the south of Great Britain, which is a ceremonial non-metropolitan and unitary county of England. It is part of the South East England region. The capital and largest city is Newport. The population is 139.5 thousand people (46th place among the counties; 2007 data). The island was part of the Celtic British Isles and, known to the Romans as Vectis, was captured by Vespasian. The island is the smallest county and at the same time the largest constituency in the country. There is a movement to give the island a status similar to the Isle of Man. The island is an important tourist site (most visitors are British residents), connected to the mainland by several ferry crossings. Like many places in the UK, the island has its own dialect of English. Since 2002, the island has been hosting a music festival of the same name, and since 2004, the Bestival music festival. In the west of the island there are the Needles rocks (the Needles, in the photo), in the east there are several resorts, a steam railway, in the north - Osborne House, the palace and place of death of Queen Victoria, who instilled in the aristocracy the fashion for holidays on the White. In the city of Cowes there is a military museum.
Agree, not much ....
The lack of information only angered me. The official website of the city was very useful. There we found apartments for housing (looking ahead, I’ll say that when choosing we didn’t expect much, the main thing was a roof over our heads, but our apartments and the owners were so pleasantly surprised that I can recommend them with a clear conscience.) So, the purpose of the trip is the city of Ventnor , which is in the southeast of the island, and a week of time. The soul longed for the green fields and rocky cliffs seen in a random photograph, idyllic leisure and bike rides, sails of yachts on the horizon, old English buildings entwined with spitting and it’s a sin to conceal the rivers of English beer.
Leaving behind three days spent in the English capital, the same amount on the English Riviera of Brighton and a swift foray into the city of Spa Bath (The planned visit to Stonehenge was canceled due to the fullness of groups that can admire the stones directly, and not from a 10-meter distance) we made our way to our island.
From Brighton by train we got to Porsmouth, from where in 10 minutes the ferry took us to the town of Ryde, in the northern part of the island. 15 minutes on the weird steam tram to the town of Shanklin and another 15 minutes on the bus to Ventnor and a bit of wandering around the streets, and here we are. YES! this is our address and this handsome house is really ours, YES! and we can also use the garden, here in the closet are pillows for chairs and a blanket for the beach, YES! this is a barbecue for you and a trampoline too))) and here are the eggs that our chickens laid for you ... Having handed us the keys, the hostess left, and for a long time we could not believe in our happiness and were surprised at new discoveries in the form of a dishwasher, bath towels and even coasters for toast.
Having finished with the house, and having sorted out the numerous bags after London shopping, we decided to explore the surroundings.
I will say right away that we did not plan a thorough and detailed study, after all, it was a “resting” part of the vacation, but the weather was gloomy and we didn’t want to lie on the beach, which, by the way, was awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. The first couple of days were spent exploring the Ventnor area - the Botanical Gardens, the nicest cottages, the neighborhood of St. Catherine's lighthouse and the 12th century pilgrim trail at St. Lawrence Church and the adjacent cemetery (in this place I remembered Jerome K. Jerome and his "Three Men in a Boat"), By the way, you can go to the church for tea and cookies. It is impossible to get lost on the island - any smallest path is numbered and equipped with signs. I advise you to walk around the island in comfortable shoes, as our hostess said: "Hills, hills, hills everywhere."
After a couple of days, or rather evenings, spent in a tiny local pub, many residents of the town already greeted us. The locals are discouragingly good-natured and hospitable. One of them even invited us to celebrate his anniversary, unfortunately we didn't get to visit it - we went to the west of the island to those indicated in all THE NEEDLES guidebooks. My friends decided to accomplish a feat and go there on bicycles, I sat on it a couple of times in my life, therefore, in order not to spoil all the delights of travel with my whining, I refused the bicycle and their company. We took the bus to THE NEEDLES PARK, where I was left to fend for myself and assured that we would definitely meet. I will tell my part later, now retelling their story: On the same bus (as I understand it is circular around the island) they got to the town of Yarsmus and signed an incomprehensible piece of paper and received 3 bicycles, helmets and locks for “horses” for 8 pounds a set for 4 hours each. The guys were not sure that they would master this path in 4 hours, so they were allowed to take the bikes and return them at any time, fastening them not far from the rental place for the same money. Probably, their faces are reliable))) in the same place they were given a map with bike routes around the island (very detailed with indications of the complexity of the route, its duration and elevation changes and nearby attractions). Along the way, they met only idyllic meadows and cows and, of course, cliffs of unprecedented beauty.
They made it to THE NEEDLES by the time I was walking through the entire park, nearby military museum, and even paddling to the rocks on a Jet boat.
In general, THE NEEDLES and the nearby ALUM BAY deserve a separate story. Imagine a spit going out to sea and ending in huge broken off pieces of white sandstone, on which a lighthouse has been erected by someone's skillful hands. Feelings of vast space, sea wind add sharpness to feelings. This place is not only amazing, but also has a military-historical significance, as evidenced by the nearby artillery museum and the remains of some fortifications.
ALUM BAY is known for its colorful sands and glassblowing workshops.
It is not allowed to collect sand from the rock, but in nearby shops you can fill any souvenir with layers of multi-colored sand, this interesting tradition dates back to the time of Queen Victoria.
Speaking of Queen Victoria, her Italian-style palace (Osbourne House), built by Queen Victoria and her husband Albert as a summer, seaside residence on the Isle of Wight in 1845-51. Since 1921 it has been a public museum. The construction contract was won by Thomas Cubitt, who was also involved in the reconstruction of Buckingham Palace. The Queen's grandchildren, including the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, were brought up at Osborne House. Near the palace, a chalet was preserved, transported at the request of the queen to the Solent coast from Switzerland. In 1901, Queen Victoria died at Osborne House, and her personal apartments were turned into a family museum. Victoria's heir, Edward VII, opened a naval school on the estate, where he sent his sons to study. Carisbrook Castle also reminds of the Royal presence on the island. One of the most remarkable examples of fortification in the British Isles. In the center is a very well-preserved medieval fortress of the 11th-13th centuries. It is surrounded by artillery bastions built at the end of the 16th century. one of Elizabeth's close associates, Sir George Carey. However, the castle gained its main fame again during the Civil War, or rather immediately after it. It was here that Charles I fled in the hope of negotiating with Parliament. However, the castle became his prison instead. Here Charles spent the fourteen months preceding his trial. He tried to escape from here too, but got stuck in the window :(
I had to quote the description of these two places. we didn't get to them. Instead, we taught our new acquaintances the Russian language, sitting on the beach at night, rooting for Spain in the World Cup, swimming on a cool night in a storm to celebrate the "Summer Equator", having previously poured in quite a few gifts from neighboring Scotland, studied the assortment of junk shops, watched cinema in Newport, the island's capital, and collected a collection of photographs and gastronomic discoveries from the island's pubs.
"Isle of Wight (Wight) - England in miniature", "diamond in the crown of the English Empire" we read a few reviews and articles on the Internet, getting ready to go.
Probably, one of the first questions will be - where is it and why is it there at all? The fact is that after returning from our New Year's English trip (Manchester-Edinburgh-Liverpool-London), we clearly understood that we dreamed of visiting England in the summer and comparing the sensations. The only thing left was to come up with a route and organize a trip, we have a tourism education and a related field of activity, so there were no special organizational difficulties.
The main trick was to take into account the wishes of all 4 participants and display them in the route. I wanted London (one of us went for the first time, and no one canceled London shopping), I wanted history (our inner humanitarian made itself felt), I wanted the sea and a “vegetable” holiday. (half a year of hard work made itself felt here) For a month of debate, the route was partially formed London - Brighton - Bath - Stonehenge ... and then somehow it didn’t work out.
And then, quite by accident, we stumbled upon photographs of the Isle of Wight, which surprised us so much that we realized that we must definitely go there. Especially after they learned that Her Majesty Queen Victoria chose this place for her home residence, and it’s hard not to trust such an exquisite taste. Studying Runet, we collected useful information literally bit by bit. Here's what Wikipedia says:
Isle of Wight (eng. Isle of Wight, lat. Vecta, Vectis insula) is an island territory in the south of Great Britain, which is a ceremonial non-metropolitan and unitary county of England. It is part of the South East England region. The capital and largest city is Newport. The population is 139.5 thousand people (46th place among the counties; 2007 data). The island was part of the Celtic British Isles and, known to the Romans as Vectis, was captured by Vespasian.
The island is the smallest county and at the same time the largest constituency in terms of the number of inhabitants in the country. There is a movement to give the island a status similar to the Isle of Man. The island is an important tourist site (most visitors are residents of the UK), connected to the mainland by several ferry crossings.
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Like many places in the UK, the island has its own dialect of English. Since 2002, the island has been hosting a music festival of the same name, and since 2004, the Bestival Music Festival. In the west of the island there are the Needles rocks (the Needles, in the photo), in the east there are several resorts, a steam railway, in the north there is Osborne House, the palace and place of death of Queen Victoria, who instilled in the aristocracy the fashion to rest on White. In the city of Cowes there is a military museum.
Agree, not much ...
The lack of information only angered me. The official website of the city was very useful. There we found apartments for housing (looking ahead, I’ll say that when choosing we didn’t expect much, the main thing was a roof over our heads, but our apartments and the owners were so pleasantly surprised that I can recommend them with a clear conscience.)
So, the purpose of the trip is the city of Ventnor, which is in the southeast of the island, and a week of time. The soul longed for the green fields and rocky cliffs seen in a random photograph, idyllic leisure and bike rides, sails of yachts on the horizon, old English buildings entwined with spitting and it’s a sin to conceal the rivers of English beer.
Leaving behind three days spent in the English capital, the same amount on the English Riviera of Brighton and a swift foray into the city of Spa Bath (The planned visit to Stonehenge was canceled due to the fullness of groups that can admire the stones directly, and not from a 10-meter distance) we made our way to our island.
From Brighton by train we got to Porsmouth, from where in 10 minutes the ferry took us to the town of Ryde, in the northern part of the island. 15 minutes on the weird steam tram to the town of Shanklin and another 15 minutes on the bus to Ventnor and a bit of wandering around the streets, and here we are. YES! this is our address and this handsome house is really ours, YES! and we can also use the garden, here in the closet are pillows for chairs and a blanket for the beach, YES! this is a barbecue for you and a trampoline too))) and here are the eggs that our chickens laid for you ... Having handed us the keys, the hostess left, and for a long time we could not believe in our happiness and were surprised at new discoveries in the form of a dishwasher, bath towels and even coasters for toast.
Having finished with the house, and having sorted out the numerous bags after London shopping, we decided to explore the surroundings.
I will say right away that we did not plan a thorough and detailed study, after all, it was a “resting” part of the vacation, but the weather was gloomy and we didn’t want to lie on the beach, which, by the way, was awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. The first couple of days were spent exploring the surroundings of Ventnor - the Botanical Gardens, the nicest cottages, the vicinity of St. Catherine's Lighthouse and the 12th century pilgrim trail at St. Lawrence Church and the adjacent cemetery (in this place I remembered Jerome K. Jerome and his "Three Men in a Boat"), By the way, you can go to the church for tea and cookies. It is impossible to get lost on the island - any smallest path is numbered and equipped with signs. I advise you to walk around the island in comfortable shoes, as our hostess said: "Hills, hills, hills everywhere."
After a couple of days, or rather evenings, spent in a tiny local pub, many residents of the town already greeted us. The locals are discouragingly good-natured and hospitable. One of them even invited us to celebrate his anniversary, unfortunately we didn’t get to visit him - we went to the west of the island to those indicated in all THE NEEDLES guidebooks.
My friends decided to accomplish a feat and go there on bicycles, I sat on it a couple of times in my life, therefore, in order not to spoil all the delights of travel with my whining, I refused the bicycle and their company. We took the bus to THE NEEDLES PARK, where I was left to fend for myself and assured that we would definitely meet.
I will tell my part later, now retelling their story: On the same bus (as I understand it is circular around the island) they got to the town of Yarsmus and signed an incomprehensible piece of paper and received 3 bicycles, helmets and locks for “horses” for 8 pounds a set for 4 hours each. The guys were not sure that they would master this path in 4 hours, so they were allowed to take the bikes and return them at any time, fastening them not far from the rental place for the same money.
Probably, their faces are reliable))) in the same place they were given a map with bike routes around the island (very detailed with indications of the complexity of the route, its duration and elevation changes and nearby attractions). Along the way, they met only idyllic meadows and cows and, of course, cliffs of unprecedented beauty.
They made it to THE NEEDLES by the time I was walking through the entire park, nearby military museum, and even paddling to the rocks on a Jet boat.
In general, THE NEEDLES and the nearby ALUM BAY deserve a separate story. Imagine a spit going out to sea and ending in huge broken off pieces of white sandstone, on which a lighthouse has been erected by someone's skillful hands. Feelings of vast space, sea wind add sharpness to feelings. This place is not only amazing, but also has a military-historical significance, as evidenced by the nearby artillery museum and the remains of some fortifications.
ALUM BAY is known for its multi-colored sands and glass-blowing workshops.
It is not allowed to collect sand from the rock, but in nearby shops you can fill any souvenir with layers of multi-colored sand, this interesting tradition dates back to the time of Queen Victoria.
Speaking of Queen Victoria, her Italian-style palace (Osbourne House), built by Queen Victoria and her husband Albert as a summer, seaside residence on the Isle of Wight in 1845-51. Since 1921 it has been a public museum. The construction contract was won by Thomas Cubitt, who was also involved in the reconstruction of Buckingham Palace. The Queen's grandchildren, including the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, were brought up at Osborne House.
Near the palace, a chalet has been preserved, transported at the request of the queen to the shores of the Solent from Switzerland. In 1901, Queen Victoria died at Osborne House, and her private quarters were turned into a family museum. Victoria's heir, Edward VII, opened a naval school on the estate, where he sent his sons to study. Carisbrooke Castle also reminds of the Royal presence on the island. One of the finest examples of fortification in the British Isles.
Olga. The material is posted with the permission of the author.
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The Isle of Wight was formed at the end of the last ice age, as a result of the general rise of water in the World Ocean, which flooded the current straits and separated Wight from the island of Great Britain and continental Europe. As a result of water erosion, White's rocks exposed dinosaur remains, which are usually found at great depths and are inaccessible. White is the largest European collection of dinosaur remains in Europe.
The relief of the northern and central parts of the island is flat, the shore gently slopes down to the sea. The Brightstone limestone upland (up to 240 m high) stretches along the southern coast, which breaks off into the sea, forming chalk ledges up to 150 m high. The relief is based on a hilly limestone ridge that stretches across the entire island from the Culver Rocks in the east to the Needles Rocks in the west .
The Isle of Wight is called Little England: its landscape is so typical for the whole country. In the north, the old English oak forests are still preserved, and here the three main rivers of the island flow into the Solent Bay: Medina, West Yar and East Yar. In these places, a large population of Veksh squirrels has been preserved.
In ancient times, the Celts lived here, who around 50 BC. e. displaced the Gallic Belgae,
fled to the White to escape the Romans. The latter reached the island in the 1st century. n. e. The first written mention of the island is contained in the "Geography" of the ancient Greek scientist Claudius Ptolemy, who called it Vectis.
The Romans left the island in the 5th century. n. e., and it was captured by the Germans of the Jute tribe. The island remained a Jutish kingdom until the Saxons annexed it to Hampshire in the 7th century.
Because White was the extreme southern point, it has repeatedly turned into a front line of defense in its history, when the British fought their enemies from the continent: the French in the era of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Germans during the Second World War.
In 1890 White became an independent administrative unit.
The most popular Victorian location is Osborne House, an Italian-style palace, the summer residence of Queen Victoria and her husband Albert. The palace was built in 1845-1851. In 1901, Queen Victoria died at Osborne House, her rooms became a family museum, and since 1921 - a public museum.
Another reminder of the English rulers is Carisbrook Castle, built as a fortress in the 11th century. King William the Conqueror, the first Norman overlord of England and the Isle of Wight.
Nature also tried to create picturesque places here, the most famous of which are the Culver Rocks near the town of Ryde and the white pointed rocks of the Needles, or Needles, at the extreme western point of the island. The Needles are three 30 m high rock masses in the Gulf of Alam, extending into the sea and ending with a lighthouse.
Thanks to all these attractions, in 1963 the Isle of Wight was awarded the special English status of "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty".
In addition to this title, the island is the first unitary unit in England, the county and the district council at the same time, as well as the largest constituency in the country in terms of the number of inhabitants, which the inhabitants of Wight are proud of. The patriotism of the islanders is so strong that there is even a movement to give the island a status similar to the Isle of Man - a British crown dependency that is not part of either the UK or the European Union.
The economic importance of the island for England is very high. The White is an important tourist site, with several ferry connections to the UK. Here is one of the sunniest places in the British Isles. The mild warm climate of White is a real boon for the citizens of Foggy Albion suffering from diseases of the respiratory tract and circulatory organs.
The favorable climate also contributes to the cultivation of the best vegetables and fruits in southern England.
general information
An island off the southern coast of the island of Great Britain.
Origin:
continental, composed of bedrock.
Location:
between the Spithead and Te Solent Straits in the north and the Strait.
Administrative status:
unitary county of England.
Administrative center:
Newport, 23,957 (2001).
Language: English.
Ethnic composition:
British - 91.7%, others - 8.3% (including Irish, Asians, Indians, Africans).
Religions: Anglicanism - the majority, others (including Islam, Hinduism, atheism).
Currency unit:
GBP.
Major cities:
Ryde, Newport, Cowes, Shanklin, Ventnor, Sundown, Brading Yarmouth.
Major rivers:
Medina, West Yar, East Yar.
The most important ports:
Yarmouth, Coes.
Numbers
Square: 384 km2.
Population: 140 500 people (2010).
Population density:
365.9 people / km 2.
highest point:
Saint Bonifas (241 m).
Economy
Agriculture:
crop production (horticulture, greenhouse horticulture), animal husbandry (dairy and sheep breeding).
Fishing.
Services sector:
tourism, resort, transport.
Climate and weather
temperate continental
. Determining influence of the warm North Atlantic Current.
January average temperature:
+ 6°С.
July average temperature:
+ 17°С.
Average annual rainfall:
780 mm.
Relative humidity:
70%.
Attractions
■ Carisbrook Castle (XI century);
■ Lighthouse of St. Catherine (1323) - the oldest medieval lighthouse in Great Britain;
■ Yarmouth Castle (1547);
■ Houses of the XVII-XVIII centuries. (Sandon, Shanklin);
■ Osborne House (1845-1851);
■ Fort Victoria (1850s);
■ Quarr Abbey (early 20th century);
■ Churches: St. Lawrence, St. Thomas, St. Catherine's Chapel;
■ Yarmouth Yachting Centre;
■ Old Winkle Street (Kalburn);
■ Dinosaur Museum;
■ Alfred Tennyson's Descent and Poet's Memorial;
■ Godshill Village: music festival, scale model of the village;
■ Landscape : Needles Rocks, Culver Rocks, Isle of Wight Shore Path (108 km);
■ Blackgang China amusement park.
Curious facts
■ The royal grandchildren lived and were brought up in Osborne House, including the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Emperor Nicholas II, nee Princess Alice Victoria Elena Louise Beatrice of Hesse-Darmstadt, the fourth daughter of the Grand Duke of Hesse and the Rhine Ludwig IV and the Duchess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria of England.
■ In the secret laboratories of the Isle of Wight, British intercontinental ballistic missiles were developed and tested as part of the Black Knight and Black Arrow projects.
■ From 1860 to 1954, an artillery battery was located on the rocks of the Needles. Later it was closed and reopened in 1982 by Prince Charles personally, but already as a tourist attraction.