Name: Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall
Rating: 5.0

Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall

Newtown Cabin, Town Lane, Newtown, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4PA, UK

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Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall this is the only National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. It is a beautiful retreat that has something to offer boat owners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and historians or just those in search of peace and tranquility.

You can wander past flower-rich hay meadows, through ancient woodlands with rare butterflies and red squirrels, and look out over salt marsh and the clear waters of the harbour, bobbing with sailing boats in the summer and alive with birds in the spring and winter. For those on the water it is a beautiful place to explore and a good way to look out for wetland wildlife.

Price starts from £6.60 for Adults(18 years and over), £3.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £16.50 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Nature reserve: A quiet backwater with a busy medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall, but with no town.
Newtown Harbour: Secluded creeks and waterways, and picturesque natural harbour filled with both native and visiting birds, making this one of the best sites on the Island for birdwatching.
Countryside: Flower-filled meadows and ancient woodlands with rare butterflies and red squirrels.
Old Town Hall: This small and quirky 17th-century building is the only remaining evidence of Newtown's former importance as a Rotten Borough, saved for the nation by the Ferguson's Gang in the 1930s. Please note: The Old Town Hall is currently closed to visitors as it is undergoing conservation monitoring.
Things to do at Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall: You'll find plenty to do at Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. Whether you're discovering the area’s political past at Newtown Old Town Hall, relaxing on Newtown Harbour or walking through wildflower meadows, this quiet backwater makes for a great day out.
Canoeing and paddleboarding at Newtown National Nature Reserve: Experienced paddleboarders and canoeists with their own canoes are welcome to take to the water at Newtown Harbour. Follow this guide to learn about the safest places to go when embarking on a canoe trail at Newtown, and how you can help to protect the fragile environment at Newtown when canoeing or paddleboarding.

Facilities

Parking: Parking available at the visitor centre.
Food & Drinks: Kiosk - Tea and coffee available within the Visitor Point for a donation.
Toilet: Toilets are available in the car park.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead at all times. To help us protect wildlife, please stay on paths.

What to see

History of Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall: Before becoming the quiet backwater it is today, Newtown on the Isle of Wight was once a bustling medieval town, one that played a huge role in both the brickmaking and salt production industries. Discover the political, industrial and natural history of Newtown, from the growth of Walter's Copse to how the Old Town Hall was saved by the mysterious Ferguson's Gang.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/newtown-national-nature-reserve-and-old-town-hall/history-at-newtown-old-town-hall

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Old Town Hall:

Adult (18+): £6.60 with Gift Aid & £6.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £3.30 with Gift Aid & £3.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.
One adult family: £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Group adult (18+): £5.70 without Gift Aid.
Group child (5–17): £2.85 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/newtown-national-nature-reserve-and-old-town-hall#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Newtown National Nature Reserve: Dawn - Dusk.

Address: Newtown Cabin, Town Lane, Newtown, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4PA, UK

Post Code: PO30 4PA

Council: Isle of Wight

County: Isle of Wight

By road: Newtown is in the north of the Isle of Wight, and reached by minor roads off the main A3054 road between Newport and Yarmouth.
On foot: There are many footpaths on the Isle of Wight: consult Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 196 or OS Explorer OL29. The waymarked Isle of Wight Coast Path passes through Newtown.
By bus: From Newport: Take the number 7 bus towards Yarmouth, get off at Shalfleet bus stop, and walk 1.1 miles to the reserve.
Cycling: The 'Round the Island' cycle path passes through the centre of Newtown.
Parking: Parking available at the visitor centre.