Northwood House, Cowes

Name: Northwood House
Address: Cowes, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Cowes

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Northwood House is a country manor house in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The current building dates back to 1799 and was built for the London businessman George Ward, remaining in his family for five generations. It is a Grade II listed building, said to have a ground floor area of around 15,000 square feet. ()

Completed: 1799 (225 years ago)Elevation: 121 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°45'48"N, 1°18'12"W

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Cowes United Kingdom

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Northwood House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cowes Castle, Cowes Maritime Museum, St Faith's Church, St James's Church.

~1380 ftN
Forts and castles
Cowes Castle, Cowes
7 min walk • Cowes Castle, also known as West Cowes Castle, is a Device Fort in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Originally built by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect England against the threat of invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, it comprised a circular bastion, flanking wings and a keep, and in 1547 it housed 17 pieces of artillery.
~1700 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Cowes Maritime Museum, Cowes
9 min walk • The Cowes Maritime Museum is a local maritime museum in Cowes, Isle of Wight, southern England. The museum is co-located within Cowes Library. It was started by library staff in the 1970s. It has a small exhibition area that displays model boats from its collection.
0.7 miS
Church
St Faith's Church, Cowes
17 min walk • St Faith's Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight. In October 2013, the Diocese of Portsmouth revealed plans to close the church and merge the parish into a team ministry with other nearby churches.
0.8 miSE
History museum, Museum, Church
St James's Church, Cowes
22 min walk • St James's Church, East Cowes is the Church of England parish church of East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum, Cowes
17 min walk • The Classic Boat Museum is a museum of boats and of the history of yachting and boating. It is located on the Isle of Wight at two separate sites on either side of the River Medina; The Boat Collection in Cowes, and The Gallery in East Cowes. It is a working museum featuring restoration. Work takes place all year round.
~1670 ftSE
50°45'41"N • 1°17'48"W
Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes
9 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~320 ftE
Church
St Mary the Virgin Church, Isle of Wight
2 min walk • St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes is a Church of England parish church in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is in Church Road, next to Northwood House.
0.5 miSE
50°45'35"N • 1°17'35"W
Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes
13 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1 miSW
Church
All Saints' Church, Isle of Wight
25 min walk • All Saints' Church, Gurnard is a parish church in the Church of England located in Gurnard, Isle of Wight.
~960 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes
5 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
J. Samuel White's Ground, Cowes
15 min walk • J. Samuel White's Ground is a sports ground in Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The ground is owned by the Isle of Wight Council and is surrounded by residential housing. A multitude of sports have been played at the ground, including cricket, football and bowls.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northwood House?

Nearby attractions include St Mary the Virgin Church, Isle of Wight (2 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Cowes (5 min walk), Cowes Castle, Cowes (7 min walk), Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes (9 min walk).

How to get to Northwood House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northwood House:

Bus

Northwood House • Lines: 32 (3 min walk)
Park Gates • Lines: 1, 32 (4 min walk)