Whitwell, Isle of Wight Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Whitwell
White Well, after which the village was named. There are a total of six wells, painted in red across the village.
Whitwell
Population	578
OS grid reference	SZ520770
• London	95.13 miles (153.10 km)
Civil parish	Niton and Whitwell
Unitary authority	Isle of Wight
Ceremonial county	Isle of Wight
Region	South East
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

Whitwell is a small village located on the Isle of Wight. This island is found off the southern coast of England. About 500 people live in Whitwell.

The village is close to the town of Ventnor and the village of Niton. Whitwell has a church, a pub, and a garage. Before 2004, it also had a post office and a village shop, but these are now closed. You can get around by bus using the local company, Southern Vectis, on route 6.

Village Life
- Local Buildings
- Getting Around
History and Features
- The River Yar
- Village Wells
Pictures of Whitwell
See also

Village Life

Whitwell is known for its quiet, friendly atmosphere. It's a place where people can enjoy the countryside. The village is named after the "White Well," one of six wells painted red around the area.

Local Buildings

Whitwell has a historic church dedicated to St Rhadegund. This is quite unusual! The village also has a local pub called The White Horse. It's a place where people can meet and relax.

Getting Around

Public transport in Whitwell is provided by Southern Vectis. Their route 6 bus connects the village to other parts of the island. This helps people travel to nearby towns and villages.

History and Features

Whitwell has some interesting historical features. There's an old section of railway track that once led to Whitwell Station. This reminds us of how people used to travel long ago.

The River Yar

A small part of the River Yar starts in Whitwell. This river flows across the Isle of Wight. It's interesting to see where such a river begins its journey.

Village Wells

The village name, Whitwell, comes from a special well. There are actually six wells in total around the village. They are painted red and add to the unique look of Whitwell.