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St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight

#49 among attractions in Isle of Wight

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St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight

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Elevation: 778 ftCoordinates: 50°35'36"N, 1°18'17"W
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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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St. Catherine's Down – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blackgang Chine, St. Catherine's Lighthouse, St Catherine's Oratory, St Andrew's Church.

  • blackgang chine ventnor0.6 miSW
    Amusement park

    Blackgang Chine, Ventnor

    15 min walk • Blackgang Chine is the oldest amusement park in the United Kingdom, having opened in 1843. Named after a now-destroyed chine in the soft Cretaceous cliffs, it is about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down.

  • st catherines lighthouse isle of wight1.3 miS
    Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

    St. Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight

    33 min walk • St Catherine's Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at St Catherine's Point at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight. It is one of the oldest lighthouse locations in Great Britain.

  • st catherines oratory isle of wight~230 ftE
    Vernacular architecture, View point, Lighthouse

    St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight

    2 min walk • St. Catherine's Oratory is a medieval lighthouse on St. Catherine's Down, above the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. It was built by Lord of Chale Walter de Godeton as an act of penance for plundering wine from the wreck of St.

  • st andrews church isle of wight0.6 miW
    Church

    St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight

    16 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, Chale is a parish church in the Church of England located in Chale, Isle of Wight.

  • church of st john the baptist isle of wight0.8 miSE
    Church

    Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight

    22 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist, Niton is a Church of England parish church in Niton, Isle of Wight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine's Down?

Nearby attractions include St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight (16 min walk), Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight (22 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine's Down by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine's Down:

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  • St Catherines Down • Lines: 6 (14 min walk)
  • Blythe Shute • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Where to next? Visit england England region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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