There are two parts to Freshwater, the main town and Freshwater Bay. Freshwater is positioned at the western tip of the Isle of Wight, and is the main town for residents of the West Wight, and like Yarmouth, is busy all year round. The town centre offers a good range of interesting shops. Freshwater Bay is open to the Channel and takes the brunt of the prevailing winds in the winter months. It’s great to see spectacular waves crashing against the cliffs. In the summer months, the waters are calm and still, where the beach is pebbly, the waters are clear.

Freshwater has been attracting people for years. The Farringford Hotel was home to Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote much of his work at his superb property, looking out towards Freshwater Bay. It’s as inspiring now as it was then. If you like walking, the West Wight area and Freshwater is for you. The downs at Tennyson and Freshwater provide spectacular views and beautiful scenery. Take a walk towards Alum Bay and marvel at the deep blue waters. When you get to the downs you can see the Needles, white spires of chalk rising from the sea, with the world famous lighthouse. When you are there visit the battlements and concrete structures, which were used to test the Black Knight rocket.