Castles · South East England
East Cowes Castle
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)
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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.
- 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.