It may be one of the island's busiest towns but everything about Yarmouth - its buildings, its waters - is captivating. It's a joy to explore the shops, restaurants and pubs of the central square and the quaint, narrow streets that wander off it, immortalised in the TV series "Rocket To The Moon". A west-coast ferry port, Yarmouth is famous for the dazzling array of yachts and cruisers in and around its harbour. One of the town's most celebrated events is the annual "Old Gaffers" Festival involving more than 100 "gaff-rigged" boats. Standing watch, silently, is the 16th Century Yarmouth Castle, Henry VIII's imposing stone fortress, which houses an exhibition of historical paintings and a picnic area overlooking the Solent. The town's 700-feet wooden pier is ideal for fishing. Anglers may also try their luck on boat trips around the Solent and The Needles. All sorts of cruises are on offer here, from the bird-lovers' Newtown Estuary tour to a round-the-island voyage in the world's last working paddle steamer. Walkers and cyclists, meanwhile, admire the greenery and wildlife of The Causeway, a former railway track leading to Freshwater, while the Hamstead walking trail, southbound across the downs, is exceptionally scenic.
Attraction
Fort Victoria Country Park
Fort Victoria Marine Aquarium
Fort Victoria Model Railway
Island Planetarium at Fort Victoria Country Park
Underwater Archaeology Centre
Yarmouth Castle
Dentist
Farmers Market
Market
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Forresters Restaurant
Saltys Restaurant Bar
The Blue Crab
School
Yarmouth C of E Primary School
Shops
Pottery Cafe
The Alchemist Gallery
Robert Scott
The Gossips Cafe
Verdis Cafe
Angela's Ltd
Chocolat 'Ere
Blue
Reflections
Drift
Yarmouth Gallery
Harwoods Ltd
Yarmouth Pharmacy
Blossoms of Yarmouth
Places to Stay near Yarmouth
Bugle Coaching Inn (0.01 miles)
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George Hotel (0.06 miles)
In the heart of the bustling village of Yarmouth, looking out over the harbour, this 17 century town house offers warm, traditional, individually decorated accommodation and superb cuisine.
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Norton Grange Classic Resort (0.63 miles)
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Norton Grange can be found nestled in the picturesque fishing town of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Its distinctly tropical feel ... More | visit website
Sandpipers (2.45 miles)
Sandpipers Hotel is situated in Freshwater Bay, just 50 metres from the beach and close to the Tennyson walking trail. The newly refurbished bar areas sell a wide range of Real Ale ... More
The Farringford Hotel (2.47 miles)
As you approach Farringford along the long sweeping drive flanked by mature trees, you will appreciate why Alfred Lord Tennyson chose this immensely charming house as his home.
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Freshwater Bay House (2.62 miles)
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Freshwater Bay House, named after the semi-circular bay on which it stands, is a famous landmark within yards of some of the finest walking on ... More
Country Garden Hotel (2.85 miles)
Jevington B&B (3.70 miles)
Ian and June extend a warm welcome to their ideally situated B&B, set in a quiet lane yet only a few hundred yards away, walk through the marina to some ... More
Elmers Court Country Club & Suites (3.79 miles)
Located on the stunning Solent Coast, this New Forest hotel is only 15 minutes' walk from the nearby town of Lymington. Set in a manor house dating from 1820 and surrounded by 23 acres of ... More | visit website
Stanwell Hotel (4.04 miles)
Stanwell House is a privately owned boutique hotel situated in the centre of the picturesque Regency market town of Lymington, one of the south's most attractive and historic locations. Wonderfully ... More
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