Situated at the top of the river Medina, just a mile from Carisbrooke Castle, Newport has a distinct Georgian look: sober and distinguished.
Although its name suggest a recent settlement , Newport is in fact very, very old ! It dates back to 1180. Its other historical claim to fame is having once been the Duke of Wellington's constituency.
Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight : it is the commercial centre and has a very good bus service radiating to all corners of the Island. It is also home to the offices of the National Trust .
In Cypress Road, Newport, this well preserved Roman villa dates from the 3rd century and contains hot and cold baths and some very accurately reconstructed rooms.
On the corner of St James' street and Lugley stree, Newport, is the Old Grammar School. It is a superb building , erected in the reign of Henry V. It was there that Charles I stayed when the treaty of Newport was signed with the Parliamentary Commissioners.
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Welcome to Newport Quay Hotel. This 16th Century, Grade II listed hotel is set in a quiet street, steeped in historical and architectural interest.