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 …
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 …
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.
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, …
This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …