Historic BuildingsYarmouth

Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton,…
Distance: 8.8 miles away

Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

A domestic Norman dwelling, known as the Constable's House, which was built within the original castle bailey in 1160. Much of the stonework survives, including a rare example of a Norman Chimney one of only five in the country. The once luxurious Constable's House, now in ruins, has…
Distance: 12 miles away

Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, there is still much for visitors to see today. In medieval times,…
Distance: 8.8 miles away

Haseley Manor is located at the East end of Arreton, which is on the A3056 road 5 miles to the South East of Newport, the County Town. Arreton is approximately ten miles from Ryde and from Cowes ‐ the two foot ferry terminals, and 7 miles from Fishbourne,…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

The garden is noted for its colourful herbaceous borders, grassy terraces planted with fruit trees and its views. The 16th‐ and 17th‐century manor house, which is tenanted, lies at the heart of the Mottistone Estate, which offers delightful walks between the Downs and the coast.What's new in 2005SeaBritain…
Distance: 4.7 miles away

Carisbrooke Castle is in the care of English Heritage. It offers seven acres of castle and earthworks to explore. The oldest part you see today is a Norman motte and bailey ‐ a stone shell keep on a mound, and a curtain wall round a courtyard,…
Distance: 8.4 miles away

Braxton Gardens are located two miles north of Henry VIII's Tudor Castle at Hurst. Come and explore the walled garden and courtyard with its cooling pool and fountain, designed around the attractive red brick barns of an original Victorian farmyard. The gardens contain many beautiful roses, including the…
Distance: 4.4 miles away

Set in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book.A fascinating day out for all the family, enjoy looking around the Mill, Museums, Renewable Energy Centre; Wind Solar and Water…
Distance: 4.2 miles away

Davidson Country Park Homes ‐ Amusement Park in Southampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 02380457414 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 13.5 miles away

Julia Margaret Cameron bought two adjacent cottages from a local fisherman called Jacob Long in 1860. In order to make the house look more beautiful to her friends returning from the beach, they were linked by a central tower in the Gothic style current at the time.…
Distance: 1.9 miles away

Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire this delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty.This delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty. There is ample…
Distance: 14.7 miles away

The Abbey, from which the village got its name, originated when a colony of monks of the Cistercian Order crossed Southampton Water from Beaulieu to establish a new religious house at Netley in 1239.Founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, and officially named St.Mary of Edwardsto …
Distance: 14 miles away

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert so loved the Isle of Wight that they built themselves a seaside retreat at East Cowes. Osborne House was no ordinary holiday home a palace‐by‐the‐sea is a more appropriate description of the exquisitely furnished house and extensive estate. Like those who visited…
Distance: 10.9 miles away