Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.714, -1.126 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 61 90 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
Nettlestone & Seaview sits on the north‑east coast of the Isle of Wight, a compact ward that combines the pretty seaside village of Seaview with the more rural hamlet of Nettlestone. It looks out across the Solent, offering wide sea views, sheltered boating and a strong sailing culture; the shoreline, promenades and local yacht clubs make it a magnet for summer visitors while quiet lanes and older cottages give it a distinctly village character outside the season.
Historically the area grew with 19th‑century coastal leisure and retains much of that period charm, with holiday lets, cafés and small independent shops forming an important part of the local economy alongside a sizeable retired population. Close to larger towns such as Ryde and the neighbouring coastal communities like Bembridge, it’s valued for coastal walks, birdlife and community events such as regattas and village fairs that sustain a year‑round local life despite the seasonal tourist influx.
PO34 5EW, PO33 1QY, PO34 5JJ, PO33 1PB, PO34 5AL, PO34 5DU, PO34 5HT, PO34 5BT, PO34 5JF … See all