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The Isle of Wight has a rich heritage and history that many Islanders are proud of and visitors love to experience.
Let history come to life and travel back to when steam was king at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Or go back further to when the Romans ruled the UK at Brading Roman Villa and see spectacular, authentic mosaic floors. Step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth and walk in the footprints (quite literally) of Iguanodons along Brook Beach.
The Isle of Wight has always been a firm favourite with the royals; Queen Victoria made her family holiday home here at Osborne. But before that, the Island was King Charles I’s very own Alcatraz, as he was imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle.
Try something different and delve a little deeper into the Isle of Wight’s fascinating history all year round.