Freshwater
in Isle of Wight of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.684 and -1.526 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 41' 1" and W -1° 31' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:31 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 6:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Freshwater

Freshwater in Isle of Wight (England) with it's 7,829 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 83 mi (or 134 km) south-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Freshwater is now 06:31 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Freshwater, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bournemouth Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 2 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Totland, Yarmouth, Shalfleet, Gurnard and Northwood. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 986 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kingfishers

Address
4,3 mi
Normandy Lane
SO41 8AE Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort

Address
5,4 mi
South Baddesley Road
SO41 5ZB Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


George

Address
1,9 mi
Quay Street
PO41 0PE Isle of Wight
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stanwell House

Address
5,2 mi
High Street 14-15
SO41 9AA Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Mill at Gordleton

Address
6,3 mi
Silver St.
SO41 6DJ Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

mr warners holiday camp entrance - woodside bay - isle of wight

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 49:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ISLE OF WIGHT ARCHIVE

how many happy campers entered these gates ? filmed before its torn down as the pillars have a date stone of minor significance embedded into it .NOW A WORD OF WARNING . the camp is out of...


Really boring video alert ! - yarmouth to freshwater co op - isle of wight

Published: October 09, 2014
Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ISLE OF WIGHT ARCHIVE

coming next week an exhilarating drive from chale green stores to freshwater co-op , but avoiding using the military road .


DJI F550 major crash after malfunctioning GPS

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 20:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Midas

On the first day we took out the hexacopter during our vacation on the Isle of Wight, things went terrebly wrong. Taking off was still normal but as soon as I moved forward the GPS failed and...


India Whisky flies from Exeter to Sandown (Isle of Wight)

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 56:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pauldean78

The second video clip from our round trip on 12 August 2011. This video is of Andy's leg from Exeter to Sandown much of it in IMC.


Lumineers Cover by The Grimaldi Band (Vdub Island 2014)

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 47:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Grimaldi Band

The Grimaldi Band covering 'Flowers in Your Hair' by the Lumineers during a jam on Freshwater Bay the day before they play the Vdub Island Festival on the Isle of Wight. (2014)


Knitting By The Sea

Published: July 16, 2013
Length: 00:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wendy Bayford

Working on my Wartime Farm Pullover, while enjoying the sea side views and fresh air of Collwel Bay. Pattern available to buy from ...


Farringford Isle of Wight Cottages Setting

Published: November 01, 2012
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: farringfordestate

A brief look at the estate: with the 9 hole golf course, free for guests: the newly resurfaced tennis court: the swimming pool, which has also been refurbished wince this video was shot. See...


WW2 concrete remains at golden hill - isle of wight

Published: March 14, 2014
Length: 42:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ISLE OF WIGHT ARCHIVE

a few pictures of WW2 concrete remains in the undergrowth at golden hill , isle of wight . not earth shatteringly exciting .


victorian railway carriage in a garden - isle of wight

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ISLE OF WIGHT ARCHIVE

i`d love to have something like this in my garden . needs a lick of paint to me . i get very fussy about these things.they are old and should be looked after.


The River Yar

Published: April 21, 2011
Length: 06:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Derek Webb

A walk along the River Yar on the Isle of Wight in winter.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Medina, Isle of Wight

Medina was a non-metropolitan district with the status of a borough on the Isle of Wight in England from 1974 to 1995. The district was formed by the Local Government Act 1972, and was a merger of the municipal boroughs of Newport and Ryde along with the urban district of Cowes. It was one of two districts on the Island formed in 1974 - the other was South Wight. "Medina" was an older name for Newport which has been preserved in the River Medina.

Located at 50.683, -1.5401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of the Isle of Wight, Former non-metropolitan districts of the Isle of Wight

Golden Hill Fort

Golden Hill Fort was a defensible barracks built as part of the Palmerston defences by the 1859 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom to provide manpower to man the defences at the western end of the Isle of Wight, England. Built in hexagonal form, it accommodated 8 officers and 128 men, and had its own hospital. The Fort is a local landmark which is in a very prominent position overlooking much of the land looking south towards Afton Down.

Located at 50.6893, -1.52164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures on the Isle of Wight, Palmerston Forts, Country parks on the Isle of Wight, Grade I listed buildings on the Isle of Wight, Grade I listed forts, Government buildings completed in 1859, Infrastructure completed in 1859, Parks and open spaces on the Isle of Wight

Easton, Isle of Wight

Easton is a village on the Isle of Wight. It is located close to Totland on the west side of the island. , and forms part of the parish of Freshwater.

Located at 50.6753, -1.51556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages on the Isle of Wight

West Wight Sports Centre

West Wight Sports Centre is a private/charity run sport and leisure complex in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. It hosts numerous events as well as its ordinary functions, such events include the SNAP ("Say No And Phone") Nights as well as the West Wight Triathlon. It employs more than 50 full and part time staff making it one of the largest employers in the West Wight. It is also a stop off station for events including the Randonnee.

Located at 50.682, -1.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues on the Isle of Wight

Tennyson Down

Tennyson Down is a hill at the west end of the Isle of Wight just south of Totland. Tennyson Down is a grassy, whale-backed ridge of chalk which rises to 482 ft/147m above sea level. Tennyson Down is named after the poet Lord Tennyson who lived at nearby Farringford House for nearly 40 years. The poet used to walk on the down almost every day, saying that the air was worth 'sixpence a pint'.

Located at 50.6665, -1.5415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, Hills of the Isle of Wight

Freshwater (Isle of Wight) railway station

This article is about a defunct station on the Isle of Wight, not the similarly named station on the Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway in Cairns, Australia. Freshwater railway station, was the westerly terminus and largest station of the Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway, the platform being extended to accommodate the “Tourist Train”, a non-stop service from Ventnor.

Located at 50.6821, -1.5161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1889, Railway stations closed in 1953

All Saints' Church, Freshwater

All Saints' Church, Freshwater is a parish church in the Church of England located in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.6847, -1.50972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight

Christ Church, Totland

Christ Church, Totland is a parish church in the Church of England located in Totland, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.6764, -1.54111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight

Norton Green

Norton Green is a hamlet on the Isle of Wight. It is located just north of Freshwater in the west of the island.

Located at 50.6928, -1.5184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages on the Isle of Wight

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