The Top 7 Castles around Whippingham
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Whippingham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Whippingham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Cowes Cannons and Marina
Highlight • Settlement
Cowes is a pretty town with a rich Royal heritage. The vibrant streets are filled with places for food and drink, shops, galleries, and museums. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert …
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Carisbrooke Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
The first signs of a strategic fortification appeared on this hilltop site around the year 1000, probably as a defence against the invading Vikings. The first castle was built around …
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Osborne House
Highlight • Monument
Anyone interested in royal history should definitely pay a visit to Osborne House.
The 19th-century interior is almost unchanged. Queen Victoria spent many beautiful summers with her family on this country estate until she died here on January 22, 1901.
The 19th-century interior is almost unchanged. Queen Victoria spent many beautiful summers with her family on this country estate until she died here on January 22, 1901.
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Carisbrooke Village
Highlight • Religious Site
Once the capital of the Isle of Wight, the village of Carisbrooke has a long history and is an interesting place to visit. Discover Victorian architecture, the old railway station, …
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Calshot Spit
Highlight • Castle
Calshot Spit is in the perfect position for defending Southampton Water. Calshot Castle (surrounded by aircraft hangars) is a Tudor Fort that was built by Henry VIII in the 16th …
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