Isle of Wight
- Jens
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Isle of Wight
I‘ve been to so many places in England but never on the Isle of Wight.
After the Goodwood Revival I am planning a few days there.
Any suggestions (accomodation, restaurants, beaches, sightseeing, No-Gos, ...) are more than welcome.
After the Goodwood Revival I am planning a few days there.
Any suggestions (accomodation, restaurants, beaches, sightseeing, No-Gos, ...) are more than welcome.
In order of appearance:
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
Re: Isle of Wight
You should check out Osbourne House, home of Queen Victoria designed by Prince Albert..
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Re: Isle of Wight
I went there to look at a Mk1 Interceptor back in 2004. The island itself was not very special (to me), you will be welcomed by typical UK old-glory cheap seaside "fun" buildings.
If it is still in service, take the opportunity to use the (non-car) passenger Hoovercraft!
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If it is still in service, take the opportunity to use the (non-car) passenger Hoovercraft!
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Re: Isle of Wight
Great pictures Dion. Yes the island is that good , I dont like to boast though
. I would love to see a lot more Googie style architecture everywhere though, just to view the world of tomorrow from yesteryear ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Jens
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Re: Isle of Wight
So you suggest rather not going there?
In order of appearance:
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
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Re: Isle of Wight
Jens, I can give you ideas for dozens of places to visit.
Best to avoid the the seafronts as they are very tacky.
Osborne house, Carisbooke Castle, Freshwater bay and the Nuclear missile test site, Appledurcombe house, Zig Zag road from the bottom (3 in 1 navigable road).
Word of warning, the car ferry is very expensive and it is best to book for both journeys or you could sit there for many hours.
It is like going back 30 years ans many of the cars over there in regular use are classics.
Steve
Best to avoid the the seafronts as they are very tacky.
Osborne house, Carisbooke Castle, Freshwater bay and the Nuclear missile test site, Appledurcombe house, Zig Zag road from the bottom (3 in 1 navigable road).
Word of warning, the car ferry is very expensive and it is best to book for both journeys or you could sit there for many hours.
It is like going back 30 years ans many of the cars over there in regular use are classics.
Steve
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Re: Isle of Wight
That makes it sound like Cuba without the sun, I'll take that
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Re: Isle of Wight
I was anything but impressed by that island but maybe I was at the wrong places.
I own some of the odd Jensen ![Cool 8)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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Re: Isle of Wight
Guess where I am at the moment?
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Re: Isle of Wight
Indoors Stephen?VFK44 wrote:Guess where I am at the moment?
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Re: Isle of Wight
I reckon about 20 mins away from Fishbourne.
Steve
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Re: Isle of Wight
?Indoors Stephen
Well yes, but indoors on the Isle of Wight.
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Stephen, Epping, Essex
- Jens
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Re: Isle of Wight
Where‘re you staying, Stephen?
In order of appearance:
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
Gordon Keeble #21
Re: Isle of Wight
Have you an escape plan Stephen?, ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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- VFK44
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Re: Isle of Wight
I'm digging a tunnel but it keeps filling with water.
But why do I need to escape when I am having a full English breakfast in a little B&B with my lovely wife? I think you will enjoy the IOW if you don't have wild expectations. It is a pleasant quiet place, not stunning. Don't visit the Needles if it is still the same as 15 years ago (a cheap funfair), do go to Osborne house, go on long walks on Tennyson Down. There is a steam railway at Havenstreet.
But why do I need to escape when I am having a full English breakfast in a little B&B with my lovely wife? I think you will enjoy the IOW if you don't have wild expectations. It is a pleasant quiet place, not stunning. Don't visit the Needles if it is still the same as 15 years ago (a cheap funfair), do go to Osborne house, go on long walks on Tennyson Down. There is a steam railway at Havenstreet.
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Stephen, Epping, Essex