Historic Sites in Isle of Wight

"The portion of the HM Naval Base Portsmouth open to the public is a bounty of British naval history. You’ll get the chance to board some of the most famous vessels in the nation’s history like HMS Victory, the enormous HMS Warrior, as well as HMS M33, which fought at the Battle of Gallipoli. From here you can also catch a free waterbus across the harbour to Gosport to go inside HMS Alliance, which served in the Cold War."

"The Historic Dockyard is another great choice for things to do in Portsmouth. Again, if you love your English history and maritime history, then there’s going to be loads for you to enjoy in this part of town."

"This vessel was the first armour-plated, iron hulled warship to be constructed in this country, and was launched in 1860. A visit is recommended, as it gives an interesting comparison to HMS Victory, constructed totally from timber. It is also possible to see how conditions for the crew had changed since the time of Nelson."

"The pride of Queen Victoria’s naval fleet, the Warrior is the first iron hulled, armored warship that takes a place of pride at the Portsmouth dockyard. HMS Warrior was said to be the fastest and sleekest ship running on steam and sail. It is truly fascinating to see this huge vessel restored in all its glory."

"A second warship that you can discover more about is HMS Warrior 1860. You can see this impressive ship moored at the dockyard’s entrance. As its name suggests, the ship was launched in 1860 during the reign of Queen Victoria."

"If you don’t have time for the full town walls walk, you must check out Bargate. This is the impressive north entrance to the medieval section of Southampton. Full of character and heritage, it is a true must-see when visiting Southampton."

"The only fortress of its kind, Fort Nelson is a beautifully restored monument that provides visitors with an authentic experience of the English Military from World War 2 times. This Victorian fortress has been restored to its original form and offers a number of things to see and do. Spread across 19 acres, there are tunnels, ramparts and artillery on display that transport you to times when t...Read more"

"Very seafood orientated – the front entrance is a fish monger where you can buy fresh fish and shellfish – but has some other choices too. The tasting menu is always superb – who would have thought liquorice sorbet with homemade sherbet could be so good?. Great for a romantic meal."

"Very seafood orientated – the front entrance is a fish monger where you can buy fresh fish and shellfish – but has some other choices too. The tasting menu is always superb – who would have thought liquorice sorbet with homemade sherbet could be so good?. Great for romantic meals."

"It may be tucked away in the grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel, but The Jetty operates as a stand-alone restaurant – slap-bang on the wat ..." Read our full review"

"A family small holding in the pretty village of Burley, where the old fashioned craft of cider making has been revived, using apples gathered from traditional cider orchards.FIND OUT MORE"