Newport, Isle of Wight, England

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Newport is the county town of the Isle of Wight, England. Located on the north-central part of the island, Newport has a population of some 25,000 people (2012 estimate). It is on the River Medina which flows north towards the straits of Solent.

Guide to Newport, Isle of Wight Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Newport, Isle of Wight that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Newport, Isle of Wight
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Archaeological evidence suggests that Newport has been inhabited since Roman times. There was a Roman settlement here called Medina. Remains of two Roman villas have been uncovered. One of these, the Newport Roman Villa, has now been open to the public.

Visiting Newport, Isle of Wight

Being geographically the most central town on the Isle of Wight, Newport is the road and railway hub of the island. It is 10.8 km (6.73 mi) from Ryde, the largest town on the island.

St Thomas' Church, Newport
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Places of Interest in Newport, Isle of Wight

Carisbrooke Castle
Historic motte-and-bailey castle in Carisbrooke, near Newport, dating back to the early 12th century.
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
Anglican parish church in Newport dating to 1837.
Newport Roman Villa
Remains of an ancient villa from Roman times that has been escavated.
Quay Arts Centre
Leading art gallery on the Isle of Wight.
St Paul's Church, Newport
Anglican parish church in Barton, Newport. it dates from 1844.
St Thomas' Church
Also called St Thomas Minster or the Minster Church of St Thomas, this is the main church in Newport, dating back to the late 12th century.

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