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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…
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.
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.
From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, will charm and amaze you!
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Museum
High Street, NEWPORT
Designed by John Nash and built in 1816, the historic Guildhall is home to the Museum of Island History. Discover the Island from pre-historic past to the present day with:
* Touch Screen Computers. * Hands on Exhibits. * Quizzes and Games. *…
Theatre
NEWPORT
Cultural activities: plays, music, visiting productions.
Museum
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
Museum
WEST COWES
Cowes Maritime Museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.
Animal Collection / Zoo
NEWCHURCH
Amazon World Zoo Park is the Isle of Wight's largest exotic animal attraction and also explore Monkey Madness the jungle themed soft play area.
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…
Farm
Newchurch
Come to the Garlic Farm and indulge all of your senses. Taste all our amazing garlic products from chutneys to popcorn and ice cream. Take an audio tour of the farm. Eat in their renowned restaurant. Explore, learn and have fun!
Garden
MOTTISTONE
Mottistone Manor Garden, which is in the care of the National Trust, is one of the most peaceful and magical gardens on the Island with colourful borders, shrub filled banks and grassy terraces which surround an Elizabethan manor house (house is…
Windmill
BEMBRIDGE
Built around 1700 this is the only surviving windmill on the Island and has most of its original machinery intact on four floors which are accessed by steep steps. It was in operation throughout the Victorian period and only closed in 1913.…
Museum
Freshwater Bay
Home and workplace of the internationally acclaimed Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
Historic Site
ALUM BAY
A spectacularly sited, cliff top fort overlooking The Needles Rocks, in the care of the National Trust.
Craft Centre
Arreton
IW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURISM AND LEISURE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025
Seen on Channel 5 TV’s Jewel of The South, Isle of Wight STUDIO Glass is the studio of leading British designer-master Glassmaker Timothy Harris and his small dedicated team.
Arts Centre
NEWPORT
The Quay Arts Centre is the Isle of Wight’s leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. It is situated in a converted 19th Century brewery warehouse complex located at the head of the River Medina in the centre of Newport. The complex was…
Boat Trip
COWES
Solent Cruises have been operating boat trips, harbour tours and boat charters for many years. Our flagship trips include harbour and Solent tours around Cowes and into Portsmouth.
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.
Model / Miniature Village
GODSHILL
This beautiful Model Village that is an RHS Partner Garden is set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, a real retro find. A quintessentially English visitor attraction! Something for the gardeners and dreamers amongst us.
Cycle/Vehicle Hire
Shanklin
Our mission is getting people on bicycles, having fun and making a difference. Bikes for hire and sale.
Adventure Park / Playground
SHANKLIN
Both the exciting 18 Hole adventure golf courses and outdoor fun park are the ideal destination family outings, group gatherings, and memorable celebrations.
Sports Activities
Ventnor
Visit the all-weather Canopy Skatepark located South of the Isle of Wight. Camping onsite is also available within the wooded hillside looking out to sea in an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
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