LOCATION Calverts Hotel Newport Isle of Wight UK Newport, the 'Capital' of the Isle of Wight, provides visitors with not only, all the facilities of a large market town but also a fascinating and varied history. The leading tourist attraction, Carisbrooke Castle, one of the best preserved castles in Southern England, was built by the Normans as a Fortress against the invading French and Spanish, and later was the prison for Charles I in 1648. The castle now gracefully overlooks the Isle of Wight's busiest town and is one of the Island's largest tourist attractions. Because the harbour is well sheltered and centrally positioned in the South it became a highly successful trading port in the 17th and 18th Century known as 'new port'. The Medina River is tidal and navigable and now attracts many visiting yachts and motorboats up from Cowes to Newport quay which is now restored with a vibrant Art Centre, pubs, restaurants and museums. Newport has excellent shopping from the multinational High Street names to quaint individual side street shops. Numerous pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, cafés and a Cineworld complex will ensure that you have an entertaining stay in Newport. Local parks offer Tennis, Bowls and Newport Golf Club's 9 hole course is located on the downs overlooking Newport. From Newport Bus Station, you can travel with ease to all parts of the island, with a comprehensive network of routes to all towns, beaches and countryside locations. Newport, due to its central position, has numerous well cared for riverwalks, footpaths and cycleways. You can take off North, South, East or West for a good days walking or cycling. View location map Travelling to the Isle of Wight Free return Car Ferry* is included in your holiday price.Your Ferry is from Southampton to East Cowes and is operated by Red Funnel Ferries. Journey time is 55 minutes.Southampton is easily reached by Motorway. See the AA and RAC websites for information. *To qualify for Free Return Car Ferry all we require is full payment at the time you book your holiday. Calverts Hotel, Quay Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BA, UK Tel: 01983 525281 Email: enquiries@calvertshotel.info