Newport
Newport is the principal town of the Isle of Wight. It is located in the centre of the Island and often referred to as its capital. This historic town centres on two elegant squares with Georgian and Victorian architecture surrounding them. With the town’s quay a short distance away.
Things to see and do in Newport
Newport is the Historic County Town of the Isle of Wight. It has a wealth of independent shops across the two main Georgian squares, Newport High Street, and the lanes. There are regular markets in the St Thomas Square. With the delightfully compact Farmers’ Market on a Friday. Here you can buy local honey, homemade pastries, bread and cakes as well as fudge. The Saturday market days include themed activities, entertainment and street performance alongside market stalls. Interactive activities are free for families, shoppers and passers-by. There are also a good selection of attractions around Newport with the Museum of Island History. As well as the Quay Arts Centre and the Newport Roman Villa all within walking distance of the centre.
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place every June at Seaclose Park in Newport, which runs adjacent to the River Medina. The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts. Year on year, 55,000 stylish, free spirited Festivalgoers come together in a beautiful location, for one of the most distinctive events of the season. With the best atmosphere around and a friendly vibe, as soon as you set sail across the Solent it feels like the holiday has already begun.
Travelling to Newport by Ferry
The closest ferry port to Newport is Fishbourne Ferry Terminal making it the ideal place for ferry travel. The route is operated by Wight Link, with the crossing from Portsmouth taking only 45 minutes. There are actually two other Isle of Wight to ferry ports on the island. Both within close driving distance. Where ever you live in the world, driving to Ryde should be easy with ferries arriving into the Isle of Wight from England.