Isle of Wight Festival Location

Afton Park is on the B3399 near the junction of the A3055 close to Freshwater Bay at the western end of the Isle of Wight, close to the sea and at the foot of the chalk downs - a beautiful part of the world.

The famous Isle of Wight Pop Festival was held just a mile away at Afton Down and this part of the Isle of Wight is much the same as it was then. Afton Park is in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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How to get here: by car | by bus/ferry | walking/bicycle

By Car

• From Newport (approx. 15 mins) - take the B3401 towards Freshwater and follow the road all the way until you reach the name sign for Freshwater. We are 100 metres past the 'Freshwater' sign on the left.
• From Yarmouth (approx. 6-8 mins) - Leave the ferry port and go left onto the B3054 Newport road. After about 1 mile turn right into Wilmingham Lane (signposted Thorley & Freshwater). Follow this road for 3 miles to the T junction and turn right, again towards Freshwater. We are 100 metres past the 'Freshwater' sign on the left.
• From Freshwater Bay (approx. 3 mins) - Follow Afton Road towards Freshwater village. Turn right on to the B3399 for Newport. Afton Park is 150 metres on the right.
• From Freshwater Village (approx. 3 mins) - Follow the signs for Newport and you will eventually find yourself driving along Afton Road, (over a mini roundabout and past the co-op and Honnor & Jeffreys Garden Centre). After about 1/2 mile turn left on to the B3399 for Newport. Afton Park is 150 metres on the right.

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By Bus/Ferry

• Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth ferry service meets with the No 42 Yarmouth bus which stops right outside the main festival entrance - a short 8 minute bus ride.
• Wightlink Ferries

Walking & Cycling

• From Yarmouth take the footpath to Freshwater along the river. When you reach the Causeway (stone bridge and cottage - see above) turn left along the road for 600 yards to the T junction. Turn right for the Main Entrance 100 yards on your left, or cross into Manor Road to the Walkers and Cyclists entrance.
• From Freshwater and Freshwater Bay - follow the car route.
• From Afton Down and the Golf Course - follow the chalk bridleway but turn north onto the Afton footpath which leads you off the Downs and across the fields. This will bring you to Manor Road. Turn right and then left on to the Newport Road. the entrance to Afton Park is 100 yards on your left.

Afton Park Nursery - Newport Road - Freshwater - Isle of Wight - PO40 9XR
Tel & Fax: 01983 755774 - Email: chris@aftonpark.co.uk - Web: www.aftonpark.co.uk

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