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Fort Victoria Country Park (Isle of Wight)


Fort Victoria Country Park (Isle of Wight) Theme Park / Zoo National

Fort Victoria Country Park (Isle of Wight)

 
Description: Fort Victoria / Near Yarmouth /Isle of Wight / Po41 ORR / England / Tel: (01983) 760283 / Fort Victoria was a single ... more
Fort Victoria Country Park (Isle of Wight) ... tier battery with defensible barracks west of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, built in the 1850s, later used as a submarine mining centre and training area for military purposes. The fort can now be visited in its role as a country park. The linear park follows the coastline, and has spectacular beaches and soft cliffs. Through the wooded upper cliff area runs the old military road to Fort Albert. The path is now a part of the Isle of Wight coastal path.

Newest Review: ... is just one of a number of exciting attractions to take advantage of while you are here. In some ways it's similar to London's offering with a man-made universe projected up onto a dome ceiling. It's a truly breath taking experience when your flown through space with the aid of virtual reality. While you wait for your show to start they provide an exhibition area with space art, displays and ... more

 ... a simulator for you to peruse and enjoy. Shows tend to last from anything between 25 to 40 minutes and usually tend to run every hour. So just what time do they open I hear you ask? Well during school holidays they are open from Easter until October...more

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Premium Review Fort Victoria Country Park (Isle of Wight): Fort Victoria Country Park - Perfect family day out! (751 words)
by - written on 30/08/08 (Very useful, 81 readings)
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At present I'm living in Southampton as I have done most of my life so it's no surprise when I say Fort Victoria Country Park is one of my favourite spots on the Isle of Wight. Infact I make it a regular port of call whenever I'm over there. It doesn't take too long via Wight link ferry and is one of the most interesting, historic, relaxing and educational sites I have ever come across. Fort Victoria was built in the 1850's just west of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight with the purpose of protecting the Solent against any unwanted incoming invasions. The fort was previously a single tier battery with defensible barracks which was later used as a submarine mining ...  Read the complete review

 
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