Norris Castle, Isle of Wight

Name: Norris Castle
Address: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

#18 among attractions in Isle of Wight

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Norris Castle is located on the Isle of Wight. It was designed by James Wyatt for Lord Henry Seymour. The estate adjoins Osborne House, country home to Queen Victoria. On the other side of Norris Castle sits the Spring Hill estate, bought by William Goodrich in 1794. Norris Castle was built in 1799 and sits in 225 acres of land, with a mile of waterfront. The Castle is a Grade I listed building. ()

Completed: 1805 (219 years ago)Coordinates: 50°45'47"N, 1°16'14"W

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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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Norris Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Queen Victoria's cherished residence
Osborne House, Cowes
22 min walk • Osborne House stands as a stately testament to Victorian opulence, nestled in the verdant surroundings of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. This former royal residence, once the beloved retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, is a must-visit...
1.2 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Cowes Maritime Museum, Cowes
31 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.
1.4 miSW
Church
St Faith's Church, Cowes
35 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 miSW
History museum, Museum, Church
St James's Church, Cowes
20 min walk • St James's Church, East Cowes is the Church of England parish church of East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
1.2 miSW
50°45'4"N • 1°17'28"W
East Cowes Marina, Cowes
32 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum, Cowes
22 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.
1.1 miW
50°45'41"N • 1°17'48"W
Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes
30 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1 miW
50°45'35"N • 1°17'35"W
Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes
26 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.2 miW
50°45'49"N • 1°17'52"W
Sir Max Aitken Museum, Cowes
31 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.2 miS
Manor house
Barton Manor, Isle of Wight
31 min walk • The history of Barton Manor spans over 900 years and was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is a Jacobean manor house in Whippingham, on the Isle of Wight. While it retains two 17th-century elevations, other frontages were renovated, as was the interior in the 19th century.
1 miSW
50°45'27"N • 1°17'27"W
Cowes Floating Bridge, Cowes
25 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Norris Castle?

Nearby attractions include St James's Church, Cowes (20 min walk), Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum, Cowes (22 min walk), Osborne House, Cowes (22 min walk).

How to get to Norris Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norris Castle:

Bus

Connaught Road • Lines: 4 (19 min walk)
John Nash Avenue • Lines: 4 (21 min walk)