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Godshill
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Thatched cottages in Godshill.
Godshill is located in Isle of Wight
Godshill
Godshill
Civil parish
  • Godshill
Unitary authority
  • Isle of Wight
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town VENTNOR
Postcode district PO38
Dialling code 01983
Police Hampshire
Fire Isle of Wight
Ambulance Isle of Wight
EU Parliament South East England
UK Parliament
  • Isle of Wight
List of places
UK
England
Isle of Wight
Godshill Church c1910 - Project Gutenberg eText 17296
Godshill Church, circa 1910.

Godshill is a lovely village located on the Isle of Wight, which is an island off the south coast of England. It is known for its beautiful thatched cottages and its historic church. In 1998, about 2,800 people lived in Godshill. The village is found between the towns of Newport and Ventnor, in the southeast part of the island.

Exploring Godshill Village

Godshill is a popular spot for visitors because of its traditional English charm. You can find several interesting places to explore here.

Things to See and Do

The village has a few places where you can enjoy a meal or a drink. There are pubs like "The Griffin" and "The Taverners." The Griffin pub is special because it has a large maze that visitors can try to solve. This makes it a fun stop for families.

Godshill Church

The village is also home to a very old church called All Saints Church. It stands on a hill, which is how the village got its name – "God's Hill." The church has been a part of the village for many centuries.

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