Newtown National Nature Reserve (NT)
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Overview
This is the only National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. It is a beautiful retreat that has something to offer boat owners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, historians or just those looking for some peace and quiet. You can wander past flower-rich hay meadows, through ancient woodlands with rare butterflies and red squirrels, and look out over salt marsh and the clear waters of the harbour, bobbing with sailing boats in the summer and alive with birds in the spring and winter. For those on the water it is a beautiful place to explore and a good way to look out for wetland wildlife. Newtown Harbour was saved in the 1960s from the threat of a nuclear power station being built near the harbour entrance. The efforts of local people conducting wildlife surveys proved to the authorities how special the place is. The landscape has remained little changed for decades and the pattern of fields reflects Newtown's Medieval origins.
About the area
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.
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Caravan & Camping
The Orchards Holiday Caravan Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Picnic Area
Nearby places to stay
The Orchards Holiday Caravan Park
A really excellent, well-managed park set in a peaceful village location amid downs and meadowland, with glorious downland views. The pitches are terraced and offer a good provision of ...
Tom's Eco Lodge
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Dairy Cottage at Luckington Farm
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
Dairy Cottage
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom property. Double room has an en-suite shower room. Main bathroom with bathtub and over bath shower is located next to the Twin bedroom. Stable C...
Parlour Cottage
Parlour Cottage is a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom property. It has a main family bathroom with bathtub and over bath shower. The shower room is located off the lounge area. The property is acce...
Dairy Cottage
Dairy Cottage is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom cottage with both bathrooms being en-suites. The king room has an en-suite shower room, and the twin bedroom has an en-suite with bathtub and ove...
The Old Brewhouse
The Old Brewhouse is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom property with the addition of a separate W.C. The King room has an en-suite shower room. The Twin room has an en-suite with bathtub and over ...
