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Unusual Attractions in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight, England

Blackgang Chine

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

Isle of Wight, England

St. Catherine's Oratory

This lighthouse was crafted as penitence for the theft of wine bound for a monastery.

Isle of Wight, England

Culver Battery

The now-quiet remains of coastal artillery defenses that were used in both World Wars.

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Carisbrooke Castle

The Last Home of an Executed King.

0 miles from Isle of Wight

Wroxall, England

Appuldurcombe House

This shell of a historic manor house on the Isle of Wight is said to be the most haunted site on the island.

6 miles from Isle of Wight

The Solent, England

Bramble Bank Cricket Pitch

Once a year, a sandbar rises from the depths just in time for the world's weirdest match.

7 miles from Isle of Wight

Donald McGill Seaside Postcard Museum

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

7 miles from Isle of Wight

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Stories About Isle of Wight

A former London Underground train approaches Sandown station on the Isle of Wight.

London's Retired Tube Trains Live on an Island

Vintage rail cars hide in plain sight on the Isle of Wight.

by Lauren Keith

February 1, 2021

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The Gribbles Are Here to Help Us Go Green

Tiny marine wood-eaters might help us dig into our biofuel future.

by Matthew Taub

December 3, 2018

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