Downend, Isle of Wight

Downend
Downend
Downend shown within the Isle of Wight
OS grid reference	SZ532876
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 50°41′14″N 1°13′54″W / 50.687360°N 1.231794°W / 50.687360; -1.231794Coordinates: 50°41′14″N 1°13′54″W / 50.687360°N 1.231794°W / 50.687360; -1.231794

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. According to the Post Office the population of the settlement at the 2011 Census was included in the civil parish of Arreton.

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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