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Newport, Isle of Wight
The beautiful and historic town of Newport is situated in the centre of the Isle of Wight and is its principal town, centre of commerce and most popular shopping centre.
Newport has many fine Georgian and Victorian town houses. The impressive colonnaded Guildhall was designed by John Nash and built in 1816, with clock tower added in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. It now houses the Museum of Island History and the Tourist Information Centre.
Shopping in Newport is a pleasure, with a variety of well-known national outlets, exclusive small shops, farmers market on Fridays and cafés all within easy walking distance. There is plenty of evening entertainment, with cinema, three theatres, nightclubs and a host of popular pubs and restaurants.
Newport Harbour, a short walk from the town centre, has facilities for visiting yachtsmen. Museums, craft studios and the Quay Arts Centre located on the riverside.
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