Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth Town stands at the mouth of the River Yar, an estuary which in winter teams with wading birds, wild geese and migratory ducks. The harbour bustles with visiting yachts and pleasure craft all Summer and on fine weekends throughout the year. The town is the smallest borough in England and has much to offer the visitor. A Henry the eighth castle, a working pier, an historic church, a tide mill, excellent pubs, wine bars and restaurants, cafes and a number of unique small businesses selling everything from sea shells and crystals to quality clothes and chandlery - don't expect any chain stores or shopping malls!

Wight Link operates a frequent ferry service from Lymington in the New Forest right into the heart of the town, so everything is in walking distance for visitors arriving on foot from the mainland. A train service links the Island through Brockenhurst and Lymington to the rest of the country. Buses run from Yarmouth to the rest of the Island. There is a large long stay car park at the edge of the town and many other short stay parking bays.

Yarmouth has remained a small town, free of any urban spread because it is built on what is effectively a small island, Eremue Isle, surrounded by river and marshland. Nature trails and coastal paths start close to the harbour and provide spectacular walks to the Needles or Freshwater Bay.

Being a small, close knit community there is much social activity, with festivals and fun days thoughout the year which make a host of visitors from around the world most welcome and often fill the Square with music, strolling players and market stalls. Check out the Yarmouth Harbour, Wight Link and IW Tourism websites for more information.