Downend, Isle of Wight
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Coordinates: 50°41′14″N 1°13′54″W / 50.687360°N 1.231794°W
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 Downend
Downend shown within the Isle of Wight |
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| OS grid reference | SZ532876 |
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| Unitary authority | Isle of Wight |
| Ceremonial county | Isle of Wight |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | PO30 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Isle of Wight |
| List of places: UK • England • Isle of Wight | |
Downend is a settlement on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. It is the location of the Robin Hill adventure park.
The hamlet lies to the north of the A3056 road, in the central-eastern district of the island. Downend is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Newport. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis on route 8 and Wightbus on 33.
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