St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight

Name: St Catherine's Oratory
Address: Chale Parish, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 870 333 1181

#12 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Vernacular architecture, View point, Lighthouse

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Facts and practical information

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. Marie of Bayonne in Chale Bay on 20 April 1313. The tower is known locally as the "Pepperpot" because of its likeness. ()

Coordinates: 50°35'35"N, 1°18'14"W

Address

Chale ParishIsle of Wight United Kingdom

Contact

+44 870 333 1181

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Isle of Wight

Day trips

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

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

0.6 miSW
Amusement park
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
16 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.
1.2 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
St. Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight
32 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.
0.7 miW
Church
St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight
18 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, Chale is a parish church in the Church of England located in Chale, Isle of Wight.
~230 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight
2 min walk • St. Catherine's Down is a chalk down on the Isle of Wight, located near St Catherine's Point, the southernmost point on the island. The Down rises to 240 metres at its highest point, between the towns of Niton and Chale. Upon the hill is St. Catherine's Oratory, which is a stone lighthouse built in the 14th century by Walter De Godeton.
1 miN
50°36'24"N • 1°18'2"W
Hoy Cottage, Isle of Wight
25 min walk • Memorial, Historical place
0.8 miSE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight
21 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)

When is St Catherine's Oratory open?

St Catherine's Oratory is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to St Catherine's Oratory?

Nearby attractions include St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight (18 min walk), Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight (21 min walk).

How to get to St Catherine's Oratory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Catherine's Oratory:

Bus

St Catherines Down • Lines: 6 (13 min walk)
Blythe Shute • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight

Facts and practical information

Isle of Wight plan & book

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

Blackgang Chine, Ventnor

St. Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight

St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight

St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight

Hoy Cottage, Isle of Wight

Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Catherine's Oratory open?

Which popular attractions are close to St Catherine's Oratory?

How to get to St Catherine's Oratory by public transport?