Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Coordinates: 50°35′47″N 1°15′47″W / 50.596439°N 1.26302°W
Whitwell is a small village with a population of about 500 on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. It is close to the town of Ventnor and the village of Niton. The village includes a church, public house and garage. Before to 2004 there was also a post office and village shop, but this has now closed. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis, the local bus company on route 6.
Whitwell | |
Whitwell shown within the Isle of Wight | |
Population | 578 (2001 census) |
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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 |
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Whitwell, Isle Of Wight Media
Whitwell parish church, with its unusual dedication to St Rhadegund