Place to visit
Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight is a fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom (Alum Bay). Interests: Museums and art and History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK · Museums and art, History
- Where
- United Kingdom · Westhill Lane, PO41 0RR, Yarmouth
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 106 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fort-victoria.co.uk
- Run by
- Isle of Wight Council
- Coordinates
- 50.70664, -1.52194
What it is and where
Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight is a fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom (Alum Bay). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alum Bay, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 5.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.70664, -1.52194; the nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Isle of Wight Council
It is one of the Museums and art and History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:39
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Yarmouth CastleEnglish artillery fort1.5 km
- St James' Church, YarmouthChurch in Isle of Wight, England, UK1.6 km
- Hurst Point LighthouseLighthouse on the Solent, in Hampshire, England, UK2.0 km
- Hurst CastleDevice Fort in Hampshire, England2.1 km
- Keyhaven MarshProtected area3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Museums and art
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- National Gallery: art museum in London, England, UK
- Madame Tussauds: wax museum in London
- Victoria and Albert Museum: museum in London, England, United Kingdom
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich: observatory in Greenwich, London, UK
- Tate Modern: modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
Every United Kingdom place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight?
It is a fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 106 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Yarmouth Castle, St James' Church, Yarmouth, Hurst Point Lighthouse. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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