Honeymoon Accommodation Newport (England)
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One Holyrood
1- 2 Holyrood StreetNewport (Isle of Wight), United Kingdom
Geographically located in the centre of the Island Newport is its principal town and main shopping centre. Excellent roads and bus services make it easy to reach as Newport is not more than 14 miles from any point and the Southern Vectis bus terminus is right in the centre of town. Enjoy browsing in the major chain stores or the many individual and intriguing little shops to be found in the lanes leading off the High Street. Newport has two elegant squares and many fine town houses date from Georgian and early Victorian times. The colonnaded Guildhall designed by John Nash now houses the Museum of Island History. Historic buildings have been restored to provide the tiny Apollo Theatre in Pyle Street and the Quay Arts Centre housed in former warehouses on the western bank of the river where you will find pubs sports facilities and a cycle way to Cowes. Leisure sports are available at Seaclose Park and at the nearby Mountbatten Centre a modern complex with indoor swimming pool theatre and adjoining Arboretum. To the southwest of Newport is Carisbrooke a pretty village with several good pubs and of course Carisbrooke Castle. Charles I was held prisoner here before being taken to London for his execution. The castle is maintained by English Heritage and is open to the public. Newport Quay provides facilities for visiting yachtsman and the Riverside Centre which is accessible to all has a waterfront restaurant. The River Medina is a navigable tidal estuary which brings sailors right into the heart of Newport. Car and coach parks beside the river are convenient for visiting the Bus and Coach Museum and the craft studios at Jubilee Stores. Whatever your age or interest you will enjoy a great evening in Newport. Try the multiplex cinema or fast food diners at Coppins Bridge or join a guided Ghost Walk. Walkers will find the superb Tennyson Trail on their doorstep and for cyclists the River Medina cycle path to Cowes is near by. Read more about One HolyroodOne Holyrood offers honeymoon hotel accommodation and honeymoon package deals in Newport (England)