Priory Grounds, Isle of Wight

Name: Priory Grounds
Address: 39 Whitcombe Road, Isle of Wight, PO30 1YS, United Kingdom

#70 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Park, Relax in park

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Carisbrooke Priory was an alien priory, a dependency of Lyre Abbey in Normandy. The priory was situated on rising ground on the outskirts of Carisbrooke close to Newport on the Isle of Wight. ()

Elevation: 200 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°41'9"N, 1°18'28"W

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39 Whitcombe RoadIsle of Wight PO30 1YS United Kingdom

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Priory Grounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carisbrooke Castle, Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Tennyson Trail, The Quay Arts.

~1280 ftNW
Medieval castle with events and a library
Carisbrooke Castle, Cowes
7 min walk • Carisbrooke Castle, a historic fortification in Newport on the Isle of Wight, stands as a storied sentinel with a history that stretches back over a thousand years. This well-preserved castle is not only a significant landmark but also a captivating attraction for...
~1510 ftW
Church
Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Isle of Wight
8 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke is a parish church in the Church of England located in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight.
0.6 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Tennyson Trail, Isle of Wight
16 min walk • The Tennyson Trail is a 14-mile walk from Carisbrooke to The Needles on the Isle of Wight. The route goes through Bowcombe Down, Brighstone Forest, Mottistone Down, Brook Down, Afton Down, Freshwater Bay, Tennyson Down, and West High Down to Alum Bay.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
The Quay Arts, Newport
33 min walk • The Quay Arts Centre is located at the head of the River Medina, in Newport in the centre of the Isle of Wight. It is the island's leading art gallery and venue for live events.
1.2 miNE
Museum
Newport Guildhall, Newport
31 min walk • Newport Guildhall is a municipal structure in the High Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, England. The guildhall, which was the headquarters of Newport Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1 miNE
Information centre, Tourist information
Sts Thomas Minster, Newport
26 min walk • Sts Thomas Minster, Newport Minster or The Minster Church of Sts Thomas, until 2008 Sts Thomas Church, is civically recognised as the main Anglican church on the Isle of Wight. Unusually, it is dedicated to both Thomas Becket and Thomas the Apostle.
1.5 miNE
Church
St Paul's Church, Newport
39 min walk • St Paul's Church, Newport is a parish church in the Church of England located in Barton, Isle of Wight and Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
0.9 miNE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
23 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist, Newport is a parish church in the Church of England located in Newport, Isle of Wight. It is a Grade II listed building, the only surviving building by the British architect Robert Gunter Wetten.
0.9 miNE
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Newport Roman Villa, Newport
24 min walk • Newport Roman Villa was a Romano-British farmhouse constructed in 280 AD. It is located near to Newport, Isle of Wight.
0.8 miN
Park
Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport
20 min walk • Victoria Recreation Ground is a park located on Recreation Ground Road, just off Carisbrooke Road, in Newport, on the Isle of Wight, England. It was opened in 1902. The park comprises a cricket pitch, tennis courts, petanque terrain, pavilion and a sports hall.
1.1 miNE
Church
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Newport
29 min walk • Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is a church serving the Catholic population of Newport, Isle of Wight, UK. It was the first purpose-built Catholic church constructed after the Protestant reformation on the island. The Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1791 placed restrictions on the design of Catholic places of worship.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Priory Grounds?

Nearby attractions include Carisbrooke Castle, Cowes (7 min walk), Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Isle of Wight (8 min walk), St Mary's Church, Newport (13 min walk), Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport (20 min walk).

How to get to Priory Grounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Priory Grounds:

Bus

Carisbrooke Priory • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Mountjoy • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)