Locals Guide to Newport

Newport sits at the heart of the Island and is the County Town. Centring around two historic squares, St Thomas and St James, it is a historic market town that still plays host to a range of independent shops and restaurants.

Each year, Newport is home to perhaps the most famous event on the Island, the Isle of Wight Festival. Over the years, the event held at Seaclose Park has attracted some of music's biggest names including The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Queen.

As well as large events, the Quay Arts Centre offers a range of entertainment for everyone, including art classes, comedy, live music and plenty of children's entertainment during the school holidays. It's the perfect spot to sit with a coffee and cake overlooking the quay.

On the outskirts of the town, in the picturesque village of Carisbrooke, you will find one of the Island's well-known landmarks. -Carisbrooke Castle. It was here that King Charles I was imprisoned after the civil war in 1646. After two failed escape attempts from the Castle, he was moved before being beheaded at Whitehall in 1649. Find out more about the rich history here. 

With so much going on and being centrally located, you can see why Newport and its surround are own of the most popular places to live here on the Isle of Wight. To see what property we currently have available, click here.