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.
PO33 1QG, PO34 5DN, PO34 5HW, PO34 5JY, PO33 1PT, PO34 5LU, PO33 1XU, PO34 5EZ, PO34 5DW … See all