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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.
Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves
SANDOWN
From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, will charm and amaze you!
Family Fun & Activities
ALUM BAY
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, there's breathtaking scenery and a spectacular chairlift past amazing coloured sand cliffs.
Historic House / Palace
East Cowes
Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the monarch died here just over 100 years ago.
Castle / Fort
Carisbrooke
Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history!
Animal Collection / Zoo
YARMOUTH
Surrounded by amazing countryside and sea views, this all-weather attraction has a wide range of animals in the paddocks, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained.
Animal Collection / Zoo
NEWPORT
Whooping gibbons, mischievous monkeys, amazing owls and the naughtiest Meerkats ever! Swing by and say hello to the Island's Gold award-winning rescue centre and sanctuary.
Adventure Park / Playground
NEWPORT
Discover 88 acres of adventure, exploration and entertainment at the Robin Hill Adventure Park. Get ready for an incredible day out with family and friends. With over 35 rides and attractions to enjoy, we’ve got something for everyone - and plenty…
Botanic Garden
St Lawrence
Here at Ventnor Botanic Garden we grow around 6,000 species of rare and exotic plants and trees in 22 acres. The garden is unrivalled for its collections of sub-tropical plants grown unprotected outdoors, capable of doing so due to our unique…
Water Based Activities
YARMOUTH
The Isle of Wight’s only outdoor floating Aqua Park is at Tapnell Farm.
Sports Ground
RYDE
Motorsport for the young, old, and everyone in-between on the Isle of Wight: all-weather, outdoor, go kart racing for 8yrs Up.
Adventure Park / Playground
RYDE
A unique, unusual adventure activity that takes you into the canopy of a mature oak tree.
Led by experienced instructors, it's a fabulous experience to share with friends and family.
Water Based Activities
ROOKLEY
Make a splash at The Lakes Rookley and enjoy their watersports located in the large lake within the middle of the holiday resort on the Isle of Wight.
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.
Museum
Ryde
Balancing fun, education and beauty in equal measure, The National Poo Museum has proved an unlikely hit with people of all ages.
Adventure Park / Playground
Chale
Lose yourself in the Land of Imagination at Blackgang Chine…the UK’s oldest amusement park where you step out of the everyday and into a magical world where the only constraint is your own creativity.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
SANDOWN
1Leisure is the Island’s fitness destination! With centres in Newport, Sandown and Ryde we’ve got the Island covered for all your fitness needs.
Cycle/Vehicle Hire
Yarmouth & Newport
Our hire centres in Yarmouth and Newport provide you with the best start to your cycling adventure on the Isle of Wight. A variety of bikes are available at the centres as well as friendly customer service.
Family Fun & Activities
SHANKLIN
Old fashioned Tea Gardens and Crazy Golf.
Horse Riding
NEWPORT
At Island Riding Centre we offer Riding School activities from group to private lessons, beach and trail rides and onsite hacks – the perfect place to saddle up. If you are learning to ride or an experienced horse rider, we have escapes and short…
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