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Isle of Wight Record Office 26 Hillside Newport PO30 2EB

The Isle of Wight Record Office

See Visiting the Isle of Wight for details of travelling to the island plus links to relevant Island bus routes. There are bus services linking Newport with Cowes (East & West), Ryde and Yarmouth. The Record Office is situated within 15 minutes' walking distance from the bus station in Newport. Some buses from Ryde and East Cowes stop along Fairlee Road/Staplers Road.

As you approach Newport along Fairlee Road, you will pass Seaclose Park on the right. Shortly afterwards you will see a petrol station, followed by a cemetery, both on the right hand side. There is then a row of terrace houses and at the end of these, opposite some advertising hoardings, you will find a turning on the right – this is Hillside. The Office is 20 yards along Hillside, set back on the left, just before the road starts to drop steeply.

Approach Newport along Medina Way. Immediately after crossing the River Medina, take the slip road on the left at the first set of traffic lights, signposted East Cowes and Ryde. Soon afterwards you emerge onto Fairlee Road. You will see a speed camera sign and shortly afterwards, opposite some advertising hoardings, there is a turning on the left – this is Hillside. The Office is 20 yards along Hillside, set back on the left, just before the road starts to drop steeply.

Make your way to Coppins Bridge roundabout and take the exit leading to East Cowes and Ryde. A few yards after taking this exit you will reach a set of traffic lights, to the left of which is a slip road leading to West Cowes. Continue to follow the signs to East Cowes and Ryde. You will see a speed camera sign and shortly afterwards, opposite some advertising hoardings, there is a turning on the left – this is Hillside. The Office is 20 yards along Hillside, set back on the left, just before the road starts to drop steeply.

From the Bus Station: The Record Office is about a 15 minute walk from the bus station in Newport. You will need to cross South Street and make your way to the High Street via St Thomas' Square. You should see the Guildhall on the corner of Quay Street. Walk down to the end of Quay Street and you will reach the Quay. Walk along the Quay under the flyover with the river to the left of you. Pass the Riverside Centre and then bear right leaving the Quay. You will see a steep road; this is Hillside and the Record Office is at the top of the road. (Note: some buses from East Cowes and Ryde stop along Fairlee Road and Staplers.)

There is parking available at the Record Office, but the number of spaces is limited. Disabled drivers are advised to ring beforehand to reserve a space.

If all the spaces are taken, you can park nearby at the Quay (Note that there is no vehicular access to the Quay from Hillside at present). There are also several car parks within the town centre.

The Isle of Wight Tourist Offices can assist with booking accommodation