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3 miles from Yarmouth Castle

Yarmouth Castle is a 16th-century artillery fort on the Isle of Wight featuring an innovative arrow-head bastion design. Visitors can explore its historic gun platform, original courtyard buildings, and the Master Gunner's House. The castle has a rich military history, including use in both World Wars, and is maintained by English Heritage as a tourist attraction.

2 miles from Fort Cumberland (England)

Fort Cumberland is a historic pentagonal artillery fort in Southsea, Hampshire, protecting the entrance to Langstone Harbour and the Royal Navy Dockyard. Now managed by English Heritage, it offers pre-booked guided tours of its extensive masonry fortifications and houses a distillery and veterans charities within its casemates.

3 miles from Domus Dei

Domus Dei, also known as the Royal Garrison Church in Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, is a historic Early English period church dating back to around 1212. It is a partially roofless church due to WWII bomb damage, restored as a Garrison church and holds significant historical events, including royal connections. Managed by English Heritage, it is a Grade II listed building.

Near Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the Isle of Wight housing rescued exotic animals including tigers, lions, and lemurs within the historic Sandown Fort. It focuses on rescue and rehabilitation rather than breeding, offering both indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats for visitors to explore.

Located in Sandown

Sandown is a charming seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight, known for its long sandy beaches, historic military fortifications, thriving arts scene, and accessible public transport including a railway station and local buses.

2 miles from Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall

Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight offers a unique blend of ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and a picturesque harbour filled with diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore peaceful walking trails, enjoy guided historical and wellbeing walks, and take part in water activities like canoeing. The 17th-century Old Town Hall nearby adds a historical element to the natural setting. The site is dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible on certain paths, and has food available at the Visitor Point.

3 miles from Family Fungi Walk

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A family walk on Mottistone Down to identify autumn fungi and hear facts, myths and folklore about toadstools. The route may involve leaving the main path to get a closer look.

2 miles from Medmerry

Medmerry is a coastal nature reserve near Chichester offering extensive trails, panoramic views, and excellent birdwatching including avocets and birds of prey. The reserve is free to enter, dog-friendly on public paths, and features multiple car parks. Toilets and refreshments are available at a nearby visitor centre.

Located in Selsey

Selsey is a historic seaside town in West Sussex known for its fishing heritage, coastal landscape, and cultural activities including arts and sports, offering visitors a charming and walkable town center with beach access.

3 miles from Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Exbury Gardens is a 200-acre outdoor garden known for its world-famous rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and magnolias, with seasonal floral displays and engaging woodland paths. The garden includes a children's play area, wildlife habitats, and visitor facilities such as refreshments and plant sales.

2 miles from Borthwood Copse

Borthwood Copse is a National Trust woodland on the Isle of Wight featuring ancient trees, native wildlife including red squirrels, and scenic walking paths with viewpoints overlooking the sea.