Freshwater Redoubt, Isle of Wight

Name: Freshwater Redoubt
Address: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

#15 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Freshwater Redoubt, also known as Fort Redoubt is an old Palmerston fort built in Freshwater Bay on the western end of the Isle of Wight. Construction work for the fort began in 1855 and was completed in 1856. It was finally sold in 1928 and has now been converted into a private residence. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 50°40'7"N, 1°30'50"W

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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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Day trips

Freshwater Redoubt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Wight Sports Centre, Tennyson Down, Farringford Estate 2017, Afton Down.

1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater
27 min walk • West Wight Sports and Community Centre is a registered charity providing sports, health and fitness to the West Wight.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Tennyson Down, Freshwater
32 min walk • Tennyson Down is a hill at the west end of the Isle of Wight just south of Totland. Tennyson Down is a grassy, whale-backed ridge of chalk which rises to 482 ft/147m above sea level.
0.5 miNW
50°40'27"N • 1°31'16"W
Farringford Estate 2017, Freshwater
13 min walk • Golf
0.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Afton Down, Isle of Wight
11 min walk • Afton Down is a chalk down near the village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Afton Down faces Compton Bay directly to the west, while Freshwater is approximately one mile north.
~1850 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Agnes' Church, Freshwater
9 min walk • St Agnes' Church, Freshwater is a parish church in the Church of England located in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
1.1 miN
Church
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
29 min walk • All Saints' Church, Freshwater is a parish church in the Church of England located in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
1.1 miW
Hill
High Down, Isle of Wight, Freshwater
29 min walk • High Down is a chalk down making up the western extent of the ridge that crosses the Isle of Wight, England, and overlooking The Needles rock stacks. It includes Tennyson Down.
~1460 ftN
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater
8 min walk • Dimbola was the Isle of Wight home of the Victorian pioneer photographer Julia Margaret Cameron from 1860 to 1875. It is now owned by the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust, which runs the Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Freshwater Redoubt?

Nearby attractions include Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater (8 min walk), St Agnes' Church, Freshwater (9 min walk), Afton Down, Isle of Wight (11 min walk).

How to get to Freshwater Redoubt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Freshwater Redoubt:

Bus

Freshwater Bay • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
Southdown Road • Lines: 12 (9 min walk)