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Downend in the region of England is a place located in United Kingdom - some 75 mi or ( 120 km ) South-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Downend is now 04:43 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wootton Bridge, Wootton, Ventnor, Southampton, and Reading. When in this area, you might want to check out Wootton Bridge . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Downend ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sex Pistols Holidays in the Sun Isle Wight Festival 2008
The Pistols headlined Saturday night at the Isle of Wight Festival 2008 and played Holidays in the Sun. ..
Isle of Wight steam Railway
The Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However its unique atmosphere has been perfectly preserved by the largely volunteer-run Isle of Wigh ..
Isle of Wight Festival 2008 (Aerial View from Airads) Plane Banner
Airads was once again flying aircraft banners at the Isle of Wight Festival from Bembridge airport. Three proposals on the Saturday and two messages "welovefestivals.com" being one of them. Thanks aga ..
An Introduction to Ghost Island Meet Gay Baldwin and Marc Tuckey
Meet Gay Baldwin, Ghost books author of the Isle of Wight, and Marc Tuckey Ghost walker and tour guide. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Robin Hill (theme park)
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an 88-acre theme park located in the village of Downend; outside of Newport, Isle of Wight. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine; another Isle of Wight amusement area. The site of a Roman villa is located within the park. Robin Hill is also noted for its wildlife, particularly the red squirrel which is now rare in England. The park is the location for the annual alternative music festival Bestival.
Located at 50.69 -1.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Arreton Down
Arreton Down is a 29.77 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, originally notified in 1979 for its geological interest and then renotified in 1987, but for its biological interest only. It is public access land and popular with early morning dog walkers, who park near the chalk pit entrance. The land is marked by extensive ancient field features as yet unexcavated.
Located at 50.68 -1.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mersley
Mersley is a farming hamlet on the Isle of Wight. Mersley is in Newchurch Parish. Mersley is home to a large garlic farm which is part of the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival in nearby Newchurch, held annually since 1983 and now drawing 25,000 visitors a year. This garlic farm has also been investigated for inappropriate pesticide use in the past. Renowned potter Molly Attrill works out of a converted barn in Mersley.
Located at 50.68 -1.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
The Garlic Festival is a fundraising event that is held annually on the Isle of Wight. The Garlic Festival has been held every year since 1983. From 1985 to 2006, the Newchurch Parish Sports & Community Association organised the annual Garlic Festival, achieving their major fund raising aims. It is now hosted by The Garlic Festival Ltd. It has recently drawn 25,000 visitors a year. Throughout this time the festival has been organised by a succession of dedicated volunteers.
Located at 50.68 -1.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Horringford (Isle of Wight) railway station
Horringford railway station was an intermediate station situated on the edge of Horringford village on the line from Newport to Sandown incorporated by the Isle of Wight and Newport Junction Railway in 1868. The station was opened in 1875 and closed 81 years later in 1956. In its early years it was busy on market days when farmers took their cattle to Newport market, and in later years it carried the local sugar beet trade. The station survives as a private house.
Located at 50.67 -1.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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