Calbourne Isle Of Wight
visitor guide and tourist information
Calbourne is one of the most unspoilt villages
on the Island and well worth a visit. There is a sloping green at
its centre beside an ancient church which dates back to AD 826. A
pretty row of houses known as Winkle Street looks on to a stream
from where the village gets its name the Caul-Bourne where it used
to power five mills to the north. At the entrance to Winkle Street
is a lodge and drive leading to Westover House, a privately owned
manor house which stands on a hill overlooking Calbourne.
To the west you will find Upper Calbourne Mill. It is open to the
public and houses a machinery exhibition you can also see the six
metre high water mill in action. There are lovely gardens to wander
around and a cafe selling home baking. The Water Mill has
established a reputation for itself as an eco pioneer. The estate is
partly powered by wind turbines and renewable materials have been
used to construct a showcase building.
Further along the road you will find Chessell Pottery. A thriving
business where you can watch the pottery being made. There is also a
shop and coffee shop at the Pottery.
