Steam train riding along the tracks at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway - image credit: John Faulkner

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Discover the Isle of Wight’s rich heritage

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  1. Add Osborne to your Itinerary

    Osborne

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    Historic House / Palace

    East Cowes

    Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s family seaside home in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  2. Add Isle of Wight Steam Railway to your Itinerary

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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Havenstreet

    Inspiring, surprising and award-winning… Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage and captivate, leaving you with some lasting memories of a special day out.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Mar 2025to5 Nov 2025
    From:
    3 Dec 2025to1 Jan 2026

    Gradings

    • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
    Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
  3. Add Yarmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Yarmouth Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Yarmouth

    A Tudor Castle in a beautiful seaside town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025
  4. Add Carisbrooke Castle to your Itinerary

    Carisbrooke Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Carisbrooke

    Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  5. Add Dinosaur Isle to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Isle

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    Type:

    Museum

    Sandown

    Dinosaur Isle Museum is the start to your journey into the Island’s prehistoric past! Britain's first purpose-built dinosaur attraction is just over the sea wall from Sandown’s blue flag beach.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2026to31 Aug 2026

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    • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
    Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
  6. Add Gatcombe Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Gatcombe Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Garden

    Newport

    Embark on a guided tour around the park and gardens on the Gatcombe Estate, where every step unveils the beauty of nature and the echoes of history.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2026to30 Sept 2026
  7. Add Ultimate Hovercraft Flight Experiences to your Itinerary

    Ultimate Hovercraft Flight Experiences

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    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Ryde

    Experience the thrill of the world’s only Hovercraft Experience Flights first-hand with Hovertravel and the Behind the Scenes Tours to discover the workings and history of this unique way to travel across the water.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026
    From:
    9 Apr 2025to28 Mar 2026
  8. Add Queen Victoria's Church (St. Mildred's) to your Itinerary

    Queen Victoria's Church (St. Mildred's)

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    Church / Chapel

    EAST COWES

    This is the church used by Queen Victoria when she was in residence at Osborne House.

    The church is run by volunteers and there is a guide on duty in the church. 

    Exhibition located within the Church and Church Centre:

    There is a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
  9. Add The Wight Military & Heritage Museum and Churchills Cafe to your Itinerary

    The Wight Military & Heritage Museum and Churchills Cafe

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    COWES

    The museum holds an interesting mix of tanks, artifacts, other vehicles, small arms and a range of uniforms from the 1940’s to the present day.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  10. Add Dimbola Museum and Galleries & Tea Room to your Itinerary

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    Dimbola Museum and Galleries & Tea Room

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    Type:

    Museum

    Freshwater Bay

    Home and workplace of the internationally acclaimed Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  11. Add Newport Roman Villa to your Itinerary

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    Newport Roman Villa

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    Historic Site

    Newport

    On the edge of Newport town centre, the remains of this Roman farmhouse are well worth discovering. The villa has one of the finest bath suites in southern England and there are hands on activities for all of the family.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026
    From:
    7 Apr 2026to29 Sept 2026
  12. Add Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum to your Itinerary

    Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum

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    Type:

    Museum

    Brading

    Celebrating 50 years in 2024!

    This internationally acclaimed museum contains one of the finest collections of antique dolls and toys in Britain. Numbering over 2000 exhibits dating from circa 2000 BC to circa 1945, it was formed from the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to3 Nov 2025
    From:
    5 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026

    Gradings

    • Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland
    Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland
  13. Add The Gallery - Classic Boat Museum to your Itinerary

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    The Gallery - Classic Boat Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    East Cowes

    Situated in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, The Gallery has an extensive collection of maritime artefacts, boat models and photographs.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Jan 2025to20 Dec 2025
  14. Add Quarr Abbey to your Itinerary

    Quarr Abbey

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    RYDE

    Quarr Abbey is a working Benedictine monastery and is set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings and can be found just outside of Ryde.

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  15. Add SHIPWRECK CENTRE & Maritime Museum to your Itinerary

    SHIPWRECK CENTRE & Maritime Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    ARRETON

    Located within a thriving craft village, the centre houses the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025to3 Nov 2025
  16. Add The National Poo Museum to your Itinerary

    The National Poo Museum

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    Type:

    Museum

    Ryde

    Balancing fun, education and beauty in equal measure, The National Poo Museum has proved an unlikely hit with people of all ages.

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  17. Add The Boat Shed - Classic Boat Museum to your Itinerary

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    The Boat Shed - Classic Boat Museum

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    Type:

    Museum

    Cowes

    With nearly 90 vessels The Boat Shed has an impressive collection. Each vessel will tell a fascinating story of the maritime history of the Isle of Wight and Solent waters. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025
  18. Add Wight Aviation Museum to your Itinerary

    Wight Aviation Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Sandown

    Discover much more about the aviation and aerospace heritage of the Isle of Wight at Wight Aviation Museum in Sandown.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
  19. Add Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum to your Itinerary

    Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Ryde

    An impressive collection of Island buses and coaches are housed here.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2025to5 Nov 2025
  20. Add Sir Max Aitken Museum to your Itinerary

    Sir Max Aitken Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Cowes

    Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to1 Oct 2026

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