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Newtown Old Town Hall

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Type: Historic Site

*This ancient building is the only remaining evidence of the former importance of Newtown.
*The 'Rotten Borough' once sent two Members to Parliament and has a fascinating local history dating back to the 13th century.
* Discover more about the mysterious and masked Ferguson Gang who saved the Old Town Hall for the nation in 1933.
*Children's quiz sheet
*Regular art and photographic exhibitions
*Walks to the nearby estuary
*National Trust Members - FREE

Open:
Sundays, Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 18th March 2012 to 25th October 2012.
2pm - 5pm (last admission 4.45pm)
Also open Bank Holiday Mondays. Closes dusk if earlier.
In July & August open Sunday to Thursday 2pm-5pm

Pre-booked groups welcome: Min 15 Max 25 for half an hour to forty-five minutes. E-mail for details. Group rates available if booked in advance.

Opening Times

Opening 18/03/2012 - 25/10/2012

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family£6.00 per ticket
Adult£2.40 per ticket
Child£1.20 per ticket

National Trust members free.

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Shalfleet, turn right onto Corf Road just passed the petrol station on the right, turn left onto Town Lane.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Shalfleet, turn right onto Corf Road just passed the petrol station on the right, turn left onto Town Lane.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Shalfleet, turn left onto Corf Road (first turning after going passed the New Inn and through the traffic lights), turn left onto Town Lane.

Public Transport Directions

Southern Vectis bus No 7 from Newport to Alum Bay via Shalfleet and Yarmouth. Alight Bartons Corner 1ml
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

 Contact Info

Newtown Old Town Hall
Town Lane
NEWTOWN
Isle of Wight
PO30 4PA

Tel: +44 01983 531785
Email
Website

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Countryside Setting
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Induction Loop System
  • No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)

Children & Infants

  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

  • Free parking

Establishment Features

  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Open on bank holidays

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups