Why Wootton Bridge?
A charming village on the north coast of the Isle of Wight located amidst beautiful countryside. The lovely Wootton Creek and Mill Pond forms the eastern boundary of the village, the Creek being used by yachtsmen and boaters. The Millpond is home to herons, egrets and kingfishers, with the surrounding countryside home to red squirrels.
Wootton Bridge (image (c) Wootton Bridge Parish Council 2007)
Wootton is blessed with not only a beautiful setting but some very ancient history – it’s creek has been used as a waterway and port for thousands of years. The Romans landed cargo here; King Canute is said to have come ashore here; and the monks from nearby Quarr Abbey who owned the mill, had a fishery at the creek mouth.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway (image (c) Wootton Bridge Parish Council 2007)
The village has a mixture of modern and Victorian buildings including the 11th century Parish Church of St. Edmunds, and The Sloop Inn in Mill Square. Also of interest is the Isle of Wight Steam Railway with its Station and connections to Havenstreet. For the walkers and ramblers there are many walks both within and around the village, including our own Heritage Trail. Also of interest is Firestone Copse with picnic sites and walks, with views across the Millpond.
A truly special place.
Activities to Enjoy In and Around Wootton Bridge
Wootton Bridge lies in the Isle of Wight Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is ideal for country walks, cycling and riding.
Wootton Creek (image (c) Wootton Bridge Parish Council 2007)
Click below for more information on the activities you can enjoy in and around Wooton Bridge:
Planning Your Stay In Wootton Bridge
Whether you come to Wootton Bridge for the day or stay for a longer visit, click on the links below to find all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat and drink and other activities on offer in the area.
St Edmunds Church (image (c) Wootton Bridge Parish Council 2007)
Further Information
Whilst there is no official Visitor Information Centre in Wootton itself, local information is available at the Wootton Bridge help & information centre, located at:
4 & 5 Joanne’s Walk
Brannon way
Wootton Bridge
Isle Of Wight
PO33 4NX
Tel: 01983 884555
Further information can be found on the Wootton Bridge website at www.woottonbridge.com
Further information is available in the form of the Wootton Walks Guides:
- Click here to download the leaflet for walk 1
- Click here to download the leaflet for walk 2
- Click here to download the leaflet for walk 3
- Click here to download the leaflet for walk 4
- Click here to download the leaflet for walk 5
Wootton Walks Guides (image © James Turner 2007)
Further information on visiting the Isle of Wight can be found at: www.islandbreaks.co.uk
Wootton Bridge is located within the Isle Of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
To find out more see: www.wightaonb.org.uk
Much of the visitor interpretation in Wootton Bridge has been produced locally as part of the Hidden Britain project here in the South East.
Click here to find out more about Hidden Britain.
Hidden Britain South East
