Historic houses and buildings

Historic houses and buildings on the Isle of Wight.

Osborne House (English heritage) - East Cowes

Queen Victoria's seaside home, Osborne House, gives an intriguing glimpse into the private life of our former queen. See the bedroom she shared with Prince Albert, the nursery and take a look below the stairs in the 'Table Deckers Rooms'. Enjoy the grandeur of the Royal Apartments... More info.

Appuldurcombe House - Wroxall, Ventnor

Ruins of 18th century Baroque House and 11 acres of well maintained grounds. Park landscaped by Capability Brown, the perfect place for a picnic. Front of house re-roofed and windows reglazed. The history of the house is shown over new shop. Now home of Isle of Wight Falconry Centre... More info.

Nunwell House - Coach Lane, Brading

One of England's loveliest Country Houses. A family home since 1552, it is of great historic and architectural interest and the place where King Charles I spent his last night of freedom. Guided tours of the house available. Five acres of gardens. Family military collection... More info.

Brading Roman Villa - Morton Old Road, Brading

Remains of large 3rdC Roman villa with west wing under cover. Mosaic floors and display cabinets of well preserved relics of Roman occupation. Cockerel headed man mosaic has been restored... More info.

Newport Roman Villa - Cypress Road, Newport

Extensive remains of a 3rd Century AD farmhouse, including one of the best preserved domestic Roman bath suites in Britain. The site, discovered in 1926 includes reconstructed rooms, museum exhibits, gift shop and garden... More info.

Bembridge Windmill (National trust) - Bembridge

Built in 1700 and last used in 1913, the 30ft windmill is one of Britain's oldest. Still with its original wooden machinery, the windmill is the only one surviving on the Island. The National Trust has fully restored its wooden milling mechanism... More info.

Old Town Hall (National trust) - Newtown

Small 18th century enigmatic, brick and stone building, featuring an exhibition about the anonymous 'Ferguson's Gang' and ancient documents from this once 'Rotten' Borough. There are also replicas of William & Mary's Coat of Arms and the Borough Mace... More info.