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Fort Victoria Country Park - Victoria's Island Trail

Fort Victoria
Westhill Lane, Norton
Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
PO41 0RR

Guide Prices

Please note attractions within the park charge admission fees.

About

During the early part of Victoria’s reign, her Government made a huge investment to protect Portsmouth from the threat of French invasion and Prince Albert, an avid Army reformer, was involved in the design and naming of the first of Palmerston’s coastal defences on the Island, Fort Victoria.

Occupying a commanding view of the Solent west of Yarmouth, and now on the edge of a woodland Country Park, the Fort’s brick casemates currently host a series of indoor family attractions including a cafe, reptilarium and Fort Victoria Museum and The Imaginarium.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled persons toilet

Catering

BBQs for visitors use
Cafe
Catering for groups
Catering Provided
Food Shop on site
Full liquor licence
Outdoor eating area
Packed lunches by arrangement
Picnic area
Refreshments Available
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Dogs welcome
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours
Guided tours by arrangement
Licensed for alcohol
Marquee Space Available
Meeting rooms - The Corner Room is available to hire
Open all year round
Toilets

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On Site Car Parking
Parking (free)

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
Forest Location - 20h of native woodland
Indoor Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Smoking Areas Available
Some no smoking areas

Specialist Features

Educational Groups

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted - School sessions available on request
Guided Tours Available for Groups - Available on request

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Yarmouth.
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Yarmouth
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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