Freshwater
Freshwater, at the western tip of the Isle of Wight, was the birthplace of physicist Robert Hooke and the long-time home of Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson — two strong reasons to visit a compact coastal town already known for its chalk cliffs and the sheltered cove at Freshwater Bay. The wider West Wight area draws regular visitors, and the town has a café and restaurant scene that would suit a town twice its size.
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- Population7,829
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
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Freshwater: quick answers
Where is Freshwater?
Freshwater is in United Kingdom, about 25 km16 miles in a straight line from Bournemouth.
How do you get to Freshwater?
The nearest airport is Bembridge, Isle of Wight (BBP), about 44 min away by road. The nearest train station is Lymington Pier, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Freshwater?
The warmest month is August, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is November, with about 106 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Freshwater?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants, 14 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Freshwater?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Christchurch, Fareham and West Lulworth. Freshwater is listed among the day trips from Bath.