Title: Visit Merstone: 2026 Travel Guide for Merstone, Newport | Expedia.com [Hotels in Merstone](https://expedia.com/Merstone-Hotels.d3000414240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Merstone](https://expedia.com/Merstone-Vacation-Rentals.d3000414240.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Merstone](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Merstone.d3000414240.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Merstone](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Merstone.d3000414240.Car-Rental-Guide)[Merstone Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Merstone.d3000414240.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Merstone ## Travel Guide ![Cyclist on NCN 23 The old Sandown to Newport railway line now forms a level traffic-free cycle route between the same towns, here being enjoyed by one cyclist.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/fc4b9998-15ea-4b7b-8ab9-4d9d656b6aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/fc4b9998-15ea-4b7b-8ab9-4d9d656b6aa0.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cyclist on NCN 23 The old Sandown to Newport railway line now forms a level traffic-free cycle route between the same towns, here being enjoyed by one cyclist.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/fc4b9998-15ea-4b7b-8ab9-4d9d656b6aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/fc4b9998-15ea-4b7b-8ab9-4d9d656b6aa0.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![NCN 23, near to Merstone, Isle of Wight, Great Britain. Looking north-west towards Newport, this is the former Sandown to Newport railway line now used as a cycle trail. The minor road crossing here still uses the original bridge, whilst the crossing in the distance by the blue horsebox (Merstone Lane) is a former level crossing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/8d5965e2-bb0d-4729-a824-c91964f05b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/8d5965e2-bb0d-4729-a824-c91964f05b05.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath towards Pagham Just one of the network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle tracks in this square. The bridge leads from the Sandown to Newport cycle track onto a footpath across arable land. People seem to have had two goes at defining a line. The small woodland is not shown on the map.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/393c3a45-4120-46e1-988a-6cd0c67f3c46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/393c3a45-4120-46e1-988a-6cd0c67f3c46.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath towards Merstone The path skirts the south-eastern edge of this field, heading towards Merstone. It meets National Cycle Network route 23 (on the old railway line) at the hedge at the end of the field.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/df88705f-2a13-4109-9f16-1daf48050289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/df88705f-2a13-4109-9f16-1daf48050289.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Merstone Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(1,004 reviews) Friendly staff and so helpful made it so easy to book in and pay for car park rooms got everything you need Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=4431&PinnedHotelID=4431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000414240) ![The Langstone Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8541/952fcd26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Langstone Quays Northney Road Hayling Island England Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews) the hotel in generally is run down. our room which was supposed to be superior was nothing of the kind. it had no heating except a dyson heater which warmed the room but although slight made a noise all night. the pillows were lumpy and thin. the mirror which i needed was above the head board and ... 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Clean and great vibe. Excellent food and drink. Rooms great design and spacious Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Southampton-Hotels-Room2-Southampton.h22608660.Hotel-Information) ![The Cliff House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6175200/6175183/ce714431_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cliff House Hotel Marine Drive West New Milton England Stay at this vacation home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews) Couldn’t wish for anything more for a one night stay. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The young staff were efficient and friendly. The food was of a good standard. Would stay again. 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One of the best festivals in the UK. Held the second weekend in June each year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246771/39745e17-14b2-4c95-bced-eae38f8daa46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seaclose Park Explore the great outdoors at Seaclose Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Seaclose-Park-Newport.d6246771.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092083/1c20359e-b3ce-400d-bf47-c14048f5dee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carisbrooke Castle 5/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at Carisbrooke Castle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Carisbrooke-Castle-Newport.d6092083.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pretty little shop front](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259346/54a06be2-19e9-4071-a17b-5a57c9ff7073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Calbourne Water Mill You can find out about the history of Mottistone with a trip to Calbourne Water Mill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Calbourne-Water-Mill-Newport.d6259346.Vacation-Attraction) #### Compton Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Compton Beach during your trip to Newport? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars. [](https://expedia.com/Compton-Beach-Newport.d553248635978913800.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quay Arts You can browse the exhibits at Quay Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Quay-Arts-Newport.d553248621532491342.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre in Brighstone. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Dinosaur-Expeditions-Conservation-And-Palaeoart-Centre-Newport.d6280874.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Iconic Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003612/d590cf28-c64b-4e4e-b02f-4f4b4dc5ac13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth All Day Admission Ticket $26 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/spinnaker-tower-portsmouth-all-day-admission-ticket.a51003612.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44631476/def3fca8-95b0-4572-b7ec-66657c91f32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket $63 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/portsmouth-historic-dockyard-ultimate-explorer-ticket.a44631476.activity-details) ![Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45073076/bc98191e-6725-489d-ab4f-82f8010f32e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth $14 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bar-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-portsmouth.a45073076.activity-details) ![Lymington Wildlife Discovery Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49839331/fffe2840-c76f-4344-87c0-b087a6a93c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lymington Wildlife Discovery Walk $25 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lymington-wildlife-discovery-walk.a49839331.activity-details) ![New Forest Day Out Private Tour from Southampton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/895175/4c081a18-8ae6-4658-a51f-ed33f5bb6923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Forest Day Out Private Tour from Southampton $540 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/new-forest-day-out-private-tour-from-southampton.a895175.activity-details) ![The rear of the House - but the front as you come from the sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5334052/79989b48-472c-4083-8161-6e42cb51c822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise $1,053 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/osborne-house-a-driver-guided-tour-of-victorias-island-paradise.a5334052.activity-details) [See all activities in Merstone](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Merstone.d3000414240.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Merstone ![Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, England; Shutterstock ID 625955066; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5612/2f7dc8fb-4821-49b1-aff4-6d0d4ba0c640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ventnor ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/178b1493-4d56-45d8-9323-53071d234af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport ![Arreton Methodist Church, Main Road, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England. Built in 1866 and extended in 1879. The church, on the north side of the main road through Arreton village, is still in active use with a Methodist congregation, having originally been built for Bible Christian Methodists.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/4fb33252-de92-48ea-a8cd-6c9a3c6f4b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horringford ![Rookley Methodist Church, Niton Road, Rookley, Isle of Wight, England. 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