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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Whitwell

In or near Wroxall.

Whitwell — a village in england south east.

Centre of Whitwell - geograph.org.uk - 8105957

Mr Ignavy — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shanklin · 7.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Whitwell is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 619. It is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local amenities and scenic surroundings typical of the region.

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Coordinates
50.5984, -1.2642
Parish
Niton and Whitwell
Postcode
PO38 2PY
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Population
619
Nearest railway station
Shanklin7.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, Whitwell📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, Whitwell

Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, Whitwell — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.

Free
Dismantled railway bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1035071📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Whitwell War Memorial

Whitwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Field above Kingates - geograph.org.uk - 6639079📷 4

Campsites · South East England

Downsview

Downsview — a campsite in england south east.

Bridleway to Appuldurcombe Down - geograph.org.uk - 6258525📷 5

Vineyards · South East England

Medieval settlement remains and moated site at Stenbury Manor

Medieval settlement remains and moated site at Stenbury Manor — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Undercliff Drive to Niton - geograph.org.uk - 5638032📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Whitwell Hill

Whitwell Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Niton Telephone Exchange, IoW - geograph.org.uk - 2532959📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Meadow View Caravan Site

Meadow View Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Whitwell

Places to stay

Field above Kingates - geograph.org.uk - 6639079📷 4

Campsites · South East England

Downsview

Downsview — a campsite in england south east.

Niton Telephone Exchange, IoW - geograph.org.uk - 2532959📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Meadow View Caravan Site

Meadow View Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.

House at Orchard Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4232278📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Lisle Combe

Lisle Combe — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

lislecombe.co.uk
Bridleway at Wroxall, Isle of Wight - geograph.org.uk - 1982398📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park

Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park — a campsite in england south east.

Freeappuldurcombegardens.co.uk
Gate at Godshill Park House - geograph.org.uk - 6933782📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Godshill Park House

Godshill Park House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Bath Road, Ventnor - geograph.org.uk - 4547483📷 6

Hotels · South East England

Eversley Hotel

Eversley Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Sandrock Road, Niton - geograph.org.uk - 4627257📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Buddle Inn

The Buddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Griffin public house, Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636827📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Griffin Public House

The Griffin Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Essex on the High Street , Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636601📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Essex

The Essex in England South East, United Kingdom.

Shells Cafe - Ventnor - geograph.org.uk - 8105960📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Blenheim

The Blenheim in England South East, United Kingdom.

Mr Chippy - geograph.org.uk - 4637464📷 5

Cafés · South East England

No24 Ventnor

No24 Ventnor — a café in england south east.

no24-hotel.isle-of-wight-uk.com
High Street, Shanklin – 1978 - geograph.org.uk - 6931663📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

King Harry's Bar

King Harry's Bar in England South East, United Kingdom.

visitshanklin.co.uk

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West Peckham — a village in england london.

Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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West Horsley — a village in england london.

Lodge Lane, Westerham - geograph.org.uk - 3547654📷 5

Villages · South East England

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Westerham — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitwell?
Whitwell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2PY), in the parish of Niton and Whitwell.
What is Whitwell?
Whitwell — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Whitwell?
The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 2PY.
Is Whitwell a protected site?
Yes — Whitwell is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Whitwell?
The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2PY.