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Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight /ˈaɪl ɵv waɪt/ is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 3–5 miles (5-7 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated from Great Britain (referred to by its inhabitants as "the mainland") by a strait called the Solent. It has the distinction of being England's smallest county - but for only half of the time. It has been calculated that during high tide Wight's area is slightly less than that of Rutland, but not during low tide.

Located at 50.6667, -1.26667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Isle of Wight, Local government districts of South East England, Unitary authorities of England, South East England, NUTS 2 statistical regions of the United Kingdom

Robin Hill (theme park)

Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an 88-acre theme park located in the village of Downend; outside of Newport, Isle of Wight. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine; another Isle of Wight amusement area. The site of a Roman villa is located within the park. Robin Hill is also noted for its wildlife, particularly the red squirrel which is now rare in England. The park is the location for the annual alternative music festival Bestival.

Located at 50.6878, -1.24361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Amusement parks in England, Visitor attractions on the Isle of Wight, Parks and open spaces on the Isle of Wight

Arreton Down

Arreton Down is a 29.77 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, originally notified in 1979 for its geological interest and then renotified in 1987, but for its biological interest only. It is public access land and popular with early morning dog walkers, who park near the chalk pit entrance. The land is marked by extensive ancient field features as yet unexcavated.

Located at 50.682, -1.23703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1979, Hills of the Isle of Wight

Horringford (Isle of Wight) railway station

Horringford railway station was an intermediate station situated on the edge of Horringford village on the line from Newport to Sandown incorporated by the Isle of Wight and Newport Junction Railway in 1868. The station was opened in 1875 and closed 81 years later in 1956. In its early years it was busy on market days when farmers took their cattle to Newport market, and in later years it carried the local sugar beet trade. The station survives as a private house.

Located at 50.6657, -1.2325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1875, Railway stations closed in 1956

Haseley Manor

Haseley Manor is a 14th century, Grade 2* listed property located in Arreton on the Isle of Wight. The name Haseley is derived from the Saxon Haesel-leah meaning hazel wood, and the first record appears in 1086 in the Domesday Book, with Haseley being previously owned by King Harold, the unfortunate loser at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Part of the south wing contains Norman timber carved by the monks of Quarr Abbey in 1139 and Haseley claims to be the oldest house on the Island.

Located at 50.6671, -1.22595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Manor houses in England

Butterfly World, Isle of Wight

Butterfly World is a butterfly zoo located on the Isle of Wight. It opened on 1 May 1983 as part of the Medina Garden Centre, becoming the first butterfly farm opened in a UK garden centre, and the fifth Butterfly farm in the world. It includes an indoor sub-tropical garden with free-flying butterflies.

Located at 50.7113, -1.25447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Butterfly farms, Visitor attractions on the Isle of Wight

Arreton Manor

Arreton Manor is a manor house in Arreton, Isle of Wight, England. Its history is traced to 872 AD to the time of King Alfred the Great and his parents. Once owned by William the Conqueror, as mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, in the 12th century it became part of Quarr Abbey and was used by the monks for over 400 years. In 1525 it was leased to the Leigh family. The manor was rebuilt between 1595 and 1612. Built in Jacobean style, it is in the shape of a "H".

Located at 50.6778, -1.24611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Reportedly haunted locations in England, 9th-century establishments in England, Houses completed in 1639, Manor houses in England, Country houses on the Isle of Wight

Great East Standen Manor

Great East Standen Manor is a manor house on the Isle of Wight, England. Its history dates to the Norman Conquest; and it was once the residence of Princess Cicely. The front is 18th-century and includes five bays that are irregularly spaced. Grey headers and red brick dressings are featured, as are windows with slightly segmental tops and a large chimneystack, dated 1768. The 18th-century Standen House is nearby.

Located at 50.6808, -1.25826 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Manor houses in England, Houses completed in 1768