English Heritage sites near Freshwater Parish

Yarmouth Castle

YARMOUTH CASTLE

1 miles from Freshwater Parish

Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.

Hurst Castle

HURST CASTLE

2 miles from Freshwater Parish

Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII; one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England.

Carisbrooke Castle

CARISBROOKE CASTLE

8 miles from Freshwater Parish

Explore the castle at the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. Home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.

St Catherine's Oratory

ST CATHERINE'S ORATORY

11 miles from Freshwater Parish

A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.

Osborne

OSBORNE

11 miles from Freshwater Parish

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne House and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.

Christchurch Castle and Norman House

CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE

12 miles from Freshwater Parish

The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.


Churches in Freshwater Parish

Freshwater - All Saints

Church Place Freshwater
01983 753078
http://www.allsaintsandstagnes.org.uk/

ONE OF THE 12 CHURCHES IN THE WEST WIGHT MISSION COMMUNITY

REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICE

There is a 9.30 service each Sunday at All Saints. Services include Holy Communion, Family Service, Morning Worship and Worship for All. We are a warm and welcoming congregation. Do introduce yourself/yourselves if you are new to the area or a visitor and please do join stay for 'coffee' after. 

HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE

All Saints has Saxon and Norman stonework and early Gothic Arcade with Victorian additions. A 13th century tower with a peal of six bells.  Recent re-ordering includes nave altar and choir stalls and social area at west end.  Associations include Robert Hooke 17th century scientist was baptised here and Alfred Lord Tennyson worshipped here regularly.  Members of the Tennyson family are buried in the churchyard and a bronze statuette of Tennyson is exhibited in the Afton Chapel.  There are many other interesting features.

Freshwater Bay - St Agnes

Gate Lane Freshwater Bay Freshwater
01983 753078
http://www.allsaintsandstagnes.org.uk/

ONE OF THE 12 CHURCHES IN THE WEST WIGHT MISSION COMMUNITY

Lovely St Agnes Church nestles beneath Tennyson Down in the beautiful Freshwater Bay area of West Wight, close to the historic Orchards Grocery store and the ever popular Piano Cafe.

Everyone is welcome at St Agnes, whether you want to join us in worship, sit and listen to a service or even just to take some time to sit quietly in the Church and listen to the sounds of the sea and the countryside.

The church is open everyday for visitors and prayers and quiet contemplation.

REGULAR MONTHLY SERVICES

1st Sunday - No service currently

2nd Sunday - 8.30am Morning Prayer

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">3rd Sunday - 8.30am Morning Prayer</span>

4th Sunday - 6pm - Holy Communion

Any 5th Sundays we will link with the wider West Wight Mission Community




Pubs in Freshwater Parish

Freshwater Bay Golf Club

Afton Down, Freshwater, PO40 9TZ
(01983) 853326

Freshwater Bay Golf Club, Freshwater
Freshwater Conservative Club
Longbeach

Colwell Chine, Colwell Bay, PO40 9NP
(01983) 752891

Seasonal pub at the waters edge at Colwell Bay, one of the Islands finest and safest beaches.  Spectacular view to Hurst Castle just three miles away accross the Solent and to the right is Fort Albert, another of the famous Palmerstone Foll...
Piano Cafe & Mezze Bar

Gate Lane, Freshwater Bay, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9PY
(01983) 472874
thepianocafe.co.uk

Just a short strol from Freshwater Bay and the Julia Marmaret Cameron Museum, located opposite the famous Thatch Church of St Agnes. Famous for its wonderful selection of cake, teas, coffee, mezze boards throughout the year And with a gr...
Prince of Wales

Princes Road, Freshwater, PO40 9ED

Fine, unspoilt gem of a town pub run by possibly the longest-serving landlord on the Isle of Wight. Just off the main Freshwater shopping centre, it has a large garden and pleasant public and lounge bars. Along with the two regulars there a...
Red Lion

Church Place, Freshwater, PO40 9BP
(01983) 754925
redlion-freshwater.co.uk

Former three bar coaching inn dating back to the 11th century, now converted to one large bar but still retaining much of its character.  Situated in the most picture postcard area of Freshwater in the church square and by the Causeway from...
Royal Standard

School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9AJ
(01983) 754227

This eleven bed hotel and free house free house situated in the centre of Freshwater with two bars, restaurant and function room was originallym Burts(Ventnor) most westerly outlet.    Small car park
Vine Inn

School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UP
(01983) 752959
vineinnfreshwater.co.uk

Splendid former George Gale public house with open fire and a separate dining area. There is a pleasant garden to the front with a patio under the actual vine. Good reputation for food with an interesting selection on the specials board. O...
West Wight Social Club

Avenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UT
(01983) 752146

West Wight Social Club, Freshwater