Yarmouth

Built around a natural harbour at the mouth of the River Yar, Yarmouth grew into one of the Isle of Wight’s historic port towns. It stands beside the western entrance to the Solent, the channel separating the island from mainland England, and remains closely linked to the water through its harbour and ferry connections. Yarmouth Castle, completed in 1547 on the orders of Henry VIII, was built to defend this strategically important stretch of coast. The town’s pier, opened in 1876, extends into the Solent, while streets behind the waterfront retain a compact maritime character. Find related webcams around the Isle of Wight and the Solent to build a fuller picture of this western corner of the island.

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