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Address: Newport Quay, 41 Quay Street, Newport, Isle-of-Wight, PO30 5BA
The Newport Quay Hotel is located in the heart of the glorious Isle of Wight's capital town of Newport. This 17th Century Grade II listed hotel is set in a quiet street steeped in historical and architectural interest. Within walking distance there are a large selection of bars and restaurants. For ... [Read more]
Cowes, Isle of Wight. Cowes Week in August is one of the great events of the yachts-man's year. The headquarters of the Royal Yacht Squadron on Victoria Parade below Cowes Castle, the main boatyards and moorings, and most features of interest to the visitor lie West of the River Medina which divides the town. During the Second World War the castle was the chief operations centre for the Normandy landings. Northwood House has line gardens and rare trees.
Cowes is the entry port to the island from Southampton and regular ferry services cross the Solent.
The first English settlers for Maryland sailed from Cowes in 1633 and Dr Arnold of Rugby fame was born here.
Nearby cities: Southampton
Nearby towns: East Cowes, Gosport, Newport, Portsmouth, Sandown, Ryde, Yarmouth
Nearby villages: Alverstoke, Alverstone, Arreton, Ashey, Beaulieu, Blackwater, Bowcombe, Brading, Bridgemary, Brook, Calbourne, Carisbrooke, Dibden Purlieu, Exbury, Fareham, Fleetland, Freshwater, Gurnard, Hamble-le-Rice, Haven Street, Hill Head, Horringford, Hythe, Lee-on-the-Solent, Lepe, Merstone, Mottistone, Newchurch, Newtown, Northwood, Osborne, Portchester, Rookley, Shalfleet, Shide, Titchfield, Wallington, Warsash, Whippingham, Wootton Bridge
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