Newport - Isle of wight

Newport Newport is geographically located in the centre of the Isle of Wight. Newport is the islands principal town and main shopping centre. Newport has an array of shops amongst which there are a range of speciality shops for clothing foods and other goods. In recent years the town centre has been developed and many new shops have been added.

Newport IOW Newport has two elegant squares and many fine town houses date from Georgian and early Victorian times. The colonnaded Guildhall, designed by John Nash, now houses the Museum of Island History and the Tourist Information Centre. Newport harbour provides facilities for the visiting yachtsman and the Riverside Centre, which is accessible to all, has a waterfront restaurant. Car and coach parks beside the river are convenient for visiting the Classic Boat Museum, the Bus and Coach Museum and the craft studios at Jubilee Stores.

To the southwest of Newport is Carisbrooke, a pretty village with several good pubs and of course, the popular tourist attraction of Carisbrooke Castle. Find out more about Carisbrooke Castle in our Isle of Wight Attractions page. Newport is well worth a visit and while the ladies shop to their hearts content the men can wonder down to the quayside and enjoy the view and a sneaky pint......or two!

Whatever your age or interest Newport can deliver and full time day or night. Try the multiplex cinema or fast food diners at Coppins Bridge or join a guided Ghost Walk. If dancing is your thing and your a night owl then Newport has a host of night clubs. Or if you just want a nice evening out then Newport has a whole host of interesting pubs and restaurants offering a range of mouth-watering culinary delights.