Newport makes an excellent touring base with good road links to all the beaches, countryside and tourist attractions. Not to be missed are Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s Italianate summer home, the glorious beaches of Ryde, The Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ventnor’s Botanic Gardens, and The Needles. Being close to the centre of the island, Newport makes for a lovely holiday with good road links to all the beaches.
