English Heritage sites near Shorwell Parish
ST CATHERINE'S ORATORY
3 miles from Shorwell Parish
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.
CARISBROOKE CASTLE
4 miles from Shorwell Parish
Explore the castle at the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. Home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.
APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE
5 miles from Shorwell Parish
The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight and still an important example of English baroque Architecture stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds.
YARMOUTH CASTLE
8 miles from Shorwell Parish
Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.
OSBORNE
8 miles from Shorwell Parish
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne House and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.
HURST CASTLE
10 miles from Shorwell Parish
Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII; one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England.
Churches in Shorwell Parish
St Peter's, Shorwell
Main Road
Shorwell
Newport
01983 741049
St Peter's is of 12th Century foundation, although it only has work of the 13th Century remaining. The tower was added in the 15th Century.
Pubs in Shorwell Parish
Crown Inn
300 year old hostelry in the picturesque village of Shorwell offering a range of four ales and a good home-cooked pub menu. The pub has a trout stream running through the garden, ducks in abundance to keep the children amused, and plenty of...