Yarmouth Second Smallest Town in England – Yarmouth Isle of Wight Historic Town

Take a step back in time with me as we explore Yarmouth, a historic harbour town on the Isle of Wight! This charming destination isn’t just picture-perfect; it’s also England’s second smallest town, rich with over a thousand years of history.  

We’ll wander through streets laid out by Norman hands, discover a castle built by King Henry VIII, and stroll along the iconic Yarmouth Pier, the longest wooden pier in England still open to the public.  
Yarmouth, despite being one of the smallest towns, has played a significant role in England’s history. It was once an important port and features a fascinating past, including French raids and a strategic castle. We’ll delve into all of that and more!  

This video isn’t just a history lesson; it’s an invitation to experience the unique charm of Yarmouth. We’ll visit historic pubs, boutique shops, and even a former railway station turned restaurant. You’ll see why the smallest town is a must-visit, with its beautiful harbour, rich heritage, and stunning coastal scenery.  

Watch last week’s video, West Wight:- https://youtu.be/GqhEmUjjRcY?si=Q5Vc-SaXoRLSLgEC
Watch Queen Victoria’s Retreat on the Isle of Wight:- https://youtu.be/qCpuR8yDDIw?si=609s2oaZM5YbkKiA

Helpful Links:-
Bus Service https://www.islandbuses.info
Yarmouth Town & Harbour Website https://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
Off the Rails Lunch https://www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk
Ferry https://www.wightlink.co.uk

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With thanks to www.google.com and Google Earth for the use of images
00:00 Overview of Yarmouth IOW
00:41 Getting to Yarmouth
02:17 Early History of Yarmouth
03:02 Yarmouth Castle Tour
06:32 Strolling the Streets of Yarmouth
07:30 Yarmouth Victorian Pier
09:05 Yarmouth Town Hall
11:00 St. James Church
14:08 Walk to Yarmouth Station
15:09 Yarmouth Mill and Western Ya
18:01 What happened to the railway?
19:39 Of the Rails Lunch
21:43 Strolling the High Street
25:56 Harbour and Marina Walk
27:16 Next time…

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30 Comments

  1. Hope you enjoyed the video. Check out our Osborne House video, the Retreat of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight: https://youtu.be/qCpuR8yDDIw?si=cb2gbESvB10R5_Rw or last weeks video in West Wight https://youtu.be/GqhEmUjjRcY?si=bbEEFBWCs_gUlvrk

    Helpful Links:

    https://www.southwesternrailway.com

    https://www.wightlink.co.uk

    https://www.islandbuses.info
    Yarmouth Town & Harbour Website https://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

    Off the Rails Lunch https://www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk

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  2. Simon and Will: We love your videos and look forward to each new episode. Your footage and commentary are first rate! We love seeing some of our favorite places again, and discovering a few we missed over the years. Keep up the good work! Happy travels, you two!!

  3. Thank you so much for your lovely videos! It allows many of us to travel across Europe vicariously through you. Sending you best wishes from Florida!

  4. Such a wonderful video. The town is so picturesque. Beautiful along the sea. Interesting history. I would enjoy exploring the shops. Thanks so much for sharing. You do a great job.😊

  5. What a fascinating town so steeped in history – if my(Ian) little grey cells serve me correctly, I think Yarmouth featured in Treasure Island. This video was just as enjoyable as the previous one. That station cafe was a great place for a lunch, lovely setting.

  6. already looking forward to the lovely cottages. The UK has so many beautiful little towns ! it is just incredible. Thanks for sharing! PS never seen a sandwich like that !

  7. Sometimes England could be overwhelming. Argentina video from weeks before is magnificent and all but really England has a charm that defies words. Among the variety of your videos, I'm eagerly waiting your England adventures. I'm very discriminate person… 😂 So, Keep up.

  8. Thank you very much for another fantastic video. In addition to the great pictures, we love the background information you provide. Best wishes from sunny Schleswig-Holstein.
    Tommy from N.Germany

  9. Love the way that the non-scientific minds worked in earlier times. eg The local Church (and graveyard) were usually perched high up above the living inhabitants. Thus allowing whatever malady had taken off the relies to seep into the local water supply down in the village. 😱
    Was all set to type in a question about the motive power of the old mill when your explanation of the tidal system hove into the picture. Love old mills and once hauled a hefty 1:200,000 ADAC atlas in my pack all over Germany because, in addition to all the other Teutonically-included info, it showed the sites of all the former mills. 😉😊

  10. £6.20 for the parking, well you obviously didn't look on the IOW Council website for the Tourist Parking Permit – add your vehicle details onto their website and pay the appropriate amount for how long you need and then you can park as long as you like in all Council owned car parks. A very useful scheme which isn't publicised enough by the Council or Tourist information centre.

  11. Such a refreshing video with Beautiful streets and pretty houses & the best history part, enjoyed lot 😀 the place is so attractive thanks for sharing 😊

  12. I am always intrigued with the islands in the south and the weather is so different than northern part of UK. I also noticed an isles of Scilly, I hope you do a series on that in summer. Me and my wife loved Doc Martin TV series and still watch repeat Telecast, very picturesque portraying Port Isaac as Port Wenn.

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