English Heritage sites near Newport Parish

Carisbrooke Castle

CARISBROOKE CASTLE

1 miles from Newport Parish

Explore the castle at the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. Home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.

Osborne

OSBORNE

4 miles from Newport Parish

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne House and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.

Appuldurcombe House

APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE

7 miles from Newport Parish

The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight and still an important example of English baroque Architecture stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds.

St Catherine's Oratory

ST CATHERINE'S ORATORY

7 miles from Newport Parish

A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.

Calshot Castle

CALSHOT CASTLE

8 miles from Newport Parish

This picturesque castle set in Calshot, a coastal village in Southampton, Hampshire, England. This beautiful village provides a perfect relaxing family day out by the coast.

Yarmouth Castle

YARMOUTH CASTLE

9 miles from Newport Parish

Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.

Churches in Newport Parish

St John's

St John's Road Newport
01983 821961
https://www.stjohnsnewport.org

 St John's Church is a welcoming Christian community for all, inspired by the love of God, growing together in faith, sharing the good news of Jesus by serving others through words and actions.

Styles of worship

St John's is a church of the open evangelical tradition.
Worship varies between traditional and modern styles, quite often with a wide range within one service. We strive to be obedient to the Holy Spirit and to allow Him to work within our patterns of worship.

St Mary the Virgin

High Street Carisbrooke Newport

History

The Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin Carisbrooke is one of the oldest on the island. For many
centuries Carisbrooke was the chief town and the centre of all activity in the island. In 1070 William
Fitz-Osborne was made Governor of the Island . He changed the old fortress at Carisbrooke into a
Norman Castle and at the same time built the stone church on the hill. He ordered that all lands
from the sea at Chale to the sea at Cowes should pay a tithe towards the upkeep of the new church
and that everyone in that area must belong to Carisbrooke parish. The growing church needed a
steady supply of trained priests in order to function and this was ensured by handing over the
"spiritual lordship" to his home Abbey at Lyra in France. In 1114 a small party of Benedictine monks
were sent to build a Priory. This was attached to the northern side of the church. The Priory had a
chequered history and lasted for some 300 years but there was constant friction between the monks
and the Vicar. Being an alien house, the Carisbrooke priory was dissolved during the French wars by
Henry V in 1415. The buildings soon fell into decay and the stones were largely used to build the
Tower,(in 1470) the churchyard wall and Priory Farm.
The church registers highlight several historic events including the sighting of the Spanish Armada,
the visit of James 1 and the escapades of Charles 1 as well as the Great Plague. There are several
significant items in the church:
In 1520 the tomb of Lady Wadham was inserted. She was the wife of the Governor and an aunt of
Lady Jane Seymour as well as being the grandmother of the founder of Wadham College.
Every parish had to provide a cannon and a gun team for the defence of the Island . The Carisbrooke
gun (dated 1549) was kept in the church but more recently has been moved to Carisbrooke Castle
Museum.
In 1550 two bells were hung in the tower. - more were added in 1770 and lasted until 1913. The
eight bells were recast in 1921 . Two Jubilee Bells were added in 2002
The font and its cover is dated 1602 and took the place of an earlier one.
In 1619 William Keeling, a famous sailor, friend of James 1 and the discoverer of the Keeling-Cocos
Island was buried in the central aisle.
In 1658 the pulpit was added and is a fine example of the type of work done in the Commonwealth
period.
There have of course been many other additions and deletions to the church furniture. There have
also been changes to the size of the parish. .St Mary's at one point had seven "daughter chapels or
churches" These included Newport and Cowes, St John's and Northwood. They were later created
parishes in their own right.
Today St Mary's Carisbrooke (and St Nicholas in Castro) are part of the new parish of Newport and
Carisbrooke with Gatcombe so we now again have strong bonds with St Thomas's Newport(now
Newport Minster) and St John's.

St. Paul's Church Barton, Newport, Isle of Wight

St. Paul's Church Staplers Road Barton Newport Isle of Wight
07947 153 344
http://www.stpaulsbarton.co.uk

WELCOME!

We are:

- An Evangelical, Charismatic Anglican Church within the Diocese of Portsmouth.

- Bible believing, Holy Spirit welcoming church family with an understanding and love for the Jewish roots of our Christian faith.

- affiliated to the Global Anglican Futures Conference, (Gafcon) and part of GafconIOW

- a New Wine Network Church

- member of The Evangelical Alliance (EA) 

- supporters of the following organisations:

> Barnabas Fund

> Christian Friends of Israel (CFI)

> Church's Ministry among Jewish people (CMJ)

> Compassion

> Isle of Wight Foodbank

> Isle of Wight Youth for Christ (YFC)

> Revive Newport

> Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child)

> Wheels For The World

Pubs in Newport Parish

Bargeman's Rest

Little London Quay, Newport, PO30 5BS
(01983) 525828
bargemansrest.com

This locally owned massive pub development is located in what has been an animal feed store, a sail and rigging loft for servicing the commercial barge fleet that used to use the river. The huge bar has been well designed to provide intimat...
Bengal Palace

57 Shide Road, Newport, PO30 1HS
(01983) 523318
bengalpalace-isleofwight.co.uk/

Previousely known as the Barly Mow when it was a flourishing local.   Recently turned into restaurant.
Blacksmiths

Park Cross, Calbourne Road, Calbourne, PO30 5SS
(01983) 529263

Historic farmers country pub near to the beginnging of the Tennyson trail.  Superb panoramic Solent views and ample kiddies play area.  The pub is known locally as the Betty Haunt taking it name from Betty Haunt Lane where a local lasss is...
Calverts Hotel

Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA
(01983) 525281
calvertshotel.com

The Hotel was originally built in 1732 and was once the home of the Mayor of Newport and later to a succession of Surgeons. The Hotel was named Calverts when the 'Warburtons' was purchased by Malcolm Calvert in 1970 and now provides 32 en-s...
Castle Inn

91 High Street, Newport, PO30 1BQ
(01983) 522528

Expect one dark and one light ale from varied national breweries. Dating back to at least 1550 the pub was damaged by fire in 1684 when the front wall was rebuilt using Dutch bricks. It is said that Charles I used to visit the pub, under ar...
Central Newport Liberal Club

5 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, PO30 1BJ

Central Newport Liberal Club, Newport
Country Club, Old Literary Institute

18a, St. James Street, Newport, PO30 1LB

Country Club, Old Literary Institute, Newport
Crispin

10 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, PO30 1BL
(01983) 532019

Conveniently placed at the top end of the town with rear entrance to large public car park. If all pub refurbishments could be this good, nobody could complain. It’s a traditional but comfortable Town local, with extensive use of natural m...
Eight Bells

31 High Street, Carisbrooke, PO30 1NR
(01983) 825501
theeightbells.net

Large, renovated and highly popular family pub/restaurant whose menu included vegetarian dishes.  Although 70% of the trade is food oriented, you can still get a decent pint.  There is a good children's play arias indoors and out and a huge...
George Inn

92 Upper St James Street, Newport, PO30 1LB
(01983) 522557

Busy, comfortable Georgian Town Centre Pub of some character, much renovated and refurbished but still maintaining a traditional atmosphere. Heavy emphasis on food, which is available until 9pm, 10pm summer. The beer quality at the time of...
Hogshead

20 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS
(01983) 530150
greatukpubs.co.uk/hogsheadnewport

Large, noisy High Street pub at the lower end of town, this former shop has many sports TVs, and is popular with younger people, particularly in the evening, though the clientele is quite varied. The 2019 refurbishment has enlarged the spor...
House of Legends

22 High Street, Newport, PO30 2DT
(01983) 532220

Unique cafe/bar combination, combining the sophistication of a city bar and the elegance of a European Cafe.  The 'legends' decorate the walls and are part of the decor with oversize manequins to add impact. Unique to the Island is a te...
Man in the Moon

16-17, St James Street, Newport, PO30 5HB
(01983) 530126
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-man-in...

Opened in May 2014, this is an impressive conversion of the former Congregational Church, much extended, which had previously served as a nightclub. The character of the original church has been well maintained, and the extensions are moder...
Medina Quay

Seaclose, Fairlea Road, Newport, PO30 2DN
(01983) 825082
beefeater.co.uk/steak-restaurant/isle-of...

Ten minutes walk from the centre of Newport along the banks of the River Medina or drive following the directions in Fairlee Road. The pub is adjacent to the local Premier Inn, and, as one might expect, the accent is very much on food. It’...
Newport & Carisbrook Royal British Legion Club

28 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1JW

Newport & Carisbrook Royal British Legion Club, Newport
Newport & District Conservative Club

39-40 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1XB
(01983) 528368

Newport & District Conservative Club, Newport
Newport Ale House

24A Holyrood Street, Newport, PO30 5AZ
07708 018051

The building is Grade II listed and has previously traded as a hairdresser, coffin storage for an undertaker, a Posting House and stables for a coaching inn. It is the Island’s smallest pub, no bigger than a front room, recalling the days w...
Newport Golf Club

St Georges Lane, Newport, PO30 3BA

Newport Golf Club, Newport
Newport Social Club

13 Lower St James Street, Newport, PO30 5HB
(01983) 527291

Newport Social Club, Newport
Prince of Wales

36 South Street, Newport, PO30 1JE
(01983) 525026

This excellent mock Tudor single bar street corner local in the middle of town has built a fine reputation for well kept ale, with up to three available from the Punch list, usually Finest Cask. Located opposite the Bus Station and Morrison...
Princess Royal

25 Cross Lane, Newport, PO30 2JL

Delightful back street local which is a few minutes walk from the centre of Newport.   Formerly it was on the outskirts of Newport when Cross Lane was a narrow country byway, lined with terraced cottages.  The pub now stands alone among les...
Railway Medina

1 Sea Street, Newport, PO30 5BU
(01983) 528303

Excellent, popular and comfortable unspoilt street corner local with a cosy atmosphere inside & pleasant seating area outside. Its name comes from being the closest to the now demolished Newport Railway Station and the pub contains many lin...
Robin Hood

9 Robin Hood Street, Newport, PO30 2AJ
(01983) 523071

Fine council estate public house, the last built by W & B.Mew Langton before selling out to Strongs and stands adjacent to the site of a much smaller and older pub of the same name long since demolished with most of Robin Hood Street.
Slug & Letuce

23-26 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS
(01983) 537311
slugandlettuce.co.uk/isle-of-wight

Everything you would expect from a Slug and Lettuce on the site of the old Medina Cinema in the High Street opposite the Town Hall. We offer something for all ages and needs. During the daytime, Slug and Lettuce is a busy and friendly venu...
Stag

2 Cowes Road, Parkhurst, PO30 5TW
(01983) 522709

Formerly The Old Stag Inn it is now known as 'Stag'. Recently refurbished an extended the main bar area is comfortably equipped with a 70 seat conservatory restaurant serving a variety of home cooked food. Accessible from the Newport-Cowes...
Toto

15 St Thomas' Square, Newport, PO30 1SL
(01983) 821181
totoiow.co.uk/

Once the pride of Newport Darts League and invincible on the Island when called the Rose and Crown and run as a very traditional town pub.  Since then it has been three different restaurants, Toto sourdough pizza and pastaria being the Nove...
Waverley Hotel

2 Clatterford Road, Carisbrooke, PO30 1PA
(01983) 522338
waverleyinn.co.uk

Large village pub at the roundabout opposite the church in the Village of Carisbrooke. There is a beautiful lounge with painted Victorian ceilings and a public bar. Toilets upgraded and six rooms all with en-suite are to a high standard.  L...
Wren's Nest

11 Holyrood Street, Newport, PO30 5AU

Formerly the World’s End, this ex-shop re-opened as a ‘wine, cider and real ale bar’ in December 2012. It consists of a long, narrow bar, predominately in a pine décor, still to acquire the patina of long use! The real ales are in water coo...