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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Isle of Wight

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Isle of Wight, England

Updated February 1, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Isle of Wight

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

Blackgang Chine

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

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

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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

Ryde, England

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

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

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February 1, 2021

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December 3, 2018

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