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The attractive seaside town of Yarmouth is a gently bustling place with a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the centre of town you find sailors from yachts picking up supplies, local people shopping in the small grocery shops and  boutiques, old friends meeting up for a chat in the cafes and visitors to the Island becoming absorbed in the shops and by the community.

Yarmouth Isle of Wight

Yarmouth is heavily influenced by the sea which can be heard or seen from almost everywhere in Yarmouth. Shops sell boating gear ranging from rope to radar as well as fashionable sailing clothing for those planning to impress on deck or on shore. If you stay on land then one of the best places to get a taste of the sea is at the end of Yarmouth Pier and from where you can look back at the town complete with the harbour, Yarmouth Castle, and the town square.

Yarmouth Pier

There are a number of places to eat and drink in Yarmouth and they include public houses, cafes and luxurious restaurants and most offer a great range of locally caught fish and sea food. Alternatively you may choose to stock up for a picnic at the Deli and small supermarket and enjoy it somewhere along the coastal path or along the picturesque cycle track between Yarmouth and Freshwater.

Yarmouth Isle of Wight

Around Yarmouth their are a number of the Isle of Wight’s most spectacular attractions and beauty spots. Heading West you have the pictureque beaches at Colwell Bay and Totland Bay before getting to Alum Bay where you have a view of The Needles. The Needles are bright white rock stacks going out into the sea at the far western tip of the Isle of Wight and end in a lighthouse. The Needles can also be seen from the top of the Tennyson Downs above the bay where there is a former rocket testing station.

Freshwater Bay is a pleasant walk from Yarmouth and can be reached via a footpath and cycle track which runs along the estuary. The Bay at Freshwater is flanked by white cliffs and stunning coastal sceanary making it one of the most photographed natural sites on the Island. The bay is lovely for swimming or relaxing on the soft shingle and sand beach.

Yarmouth Isle of Wight

The coastal path, which runs right around the Isle of Wight, is particularly beautiful from Yarmouth to Shalfleet and is one of the least known or explored parts. There is a rich variety of scenery on route which ranges from heathland to wetlands. The wetland section of the path is raised up on wooden gantry with little bridges and is a wonderful opportunity to view the bird life of the Isle of Wight.

You can view more information about Yarmouth as well as seeing our Yarmouth Holiday Cottages: Yarmouth Isle of Wight