Castles · South East England
East Cowes Castle
In or near Binstead.
East Cowes Castle — former Device Fort in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 5.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Cowes Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Part of Device Forts. Wikidata describes it as: "former Device Fort in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England". Coordinates: 50.7661°, -1.2769°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Cowes Castle is a castle located in East Cowes, South-East England. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Isle of Wight. The castle's distinctive features and historical significance contribute to its recognition in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7661, -1.2769
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- East Cowes
- Postcode
- PO32 6AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061860 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Cowes Castle (16th century) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Caravan parks · 0.7 km
H.M.S Cavalier Propeller Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
The Gallery
Museums · 1.1 km
St. James's Church, East Cowes
Historic churches · 1.1 km
East Cowes War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
East Cowes Port
Marinas · 1.2 km
East Cowes Town Hall
Gardens · 1.2 km
Russian Revolution Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Cowes harbour
Marinas · 1.3 km
Isle of Wight Studio School
Islands · 1.4 km
Fountain Pier
Piers · 1.4 km
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The Gallery
The Gallery — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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St. James's Church, East Cowes
St. James's Church, East Cowes — church in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Cowes War Memorial
East Cowes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near East Cowes Castle
Places to stay
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Endeavour House
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cowes Castle?
- East Cowes Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO32 6AT), in the parish of East Cowes.
- What is East Cowes Castle?
- East Cowes Castle — former Device Fort in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England.
- How do I get to East Cowes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO32 6AT.
- Is East Cowes Castle a protected site?
- Yes — East Cowes Castle is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Does East Cowes Castle charge admission?
- East Cowes Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to East Cowes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO32 6AT.