Northwood House
Northwood House is a Grade II listed Victorian residence built by the Ward family in 1837. It was donated under Trust to the town in 1929, the grounds becoming Northwood Park. Between 1902 and 1906, it was occupied by French Benedictine nuns, and the ghost of one of these sisters can be seen flitting through the park at night. Old stone tunnels under the park were once used by smugglers and, in cellars under the house, the ghost of a grinning pirate appears. On a still night, the sound of boxes and kegs being moved around in the empty cellars can sometimes be heard!
Northwood House is near the centre of Cowes, the world famous yachting centre and home to Cowes week. Built by the Ward family in 1837 the beautiful residence has been a popular venue in the past for many events, including Weddings, parties, dinners and conferences. The beautiful parkland and charming private gardens with views overlooking the Solent offered idyllic scenery for a day to remember.
FROM 1 JANUARY 2010 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THE PRIVATE FACILITIES AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE ARE UNFORTUNATELY NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE PUBLIC. THE REGISTER OFFICE IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES. PLEASE VIEW ‘CIVIL CEREMONIES’ FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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