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GOLF RE-OPENS ON THE 29TH MARCH 2021 - Located on the northern side of Sandown, Sandham Gardens is the ideal place to relax and enjoy some family time with friends and family.
OPEN FROM 12TH APRIL 2021 - Enjoy outside fun at award-winning Tapnell Farm Park with bouncy pillows, pedal go-karts, crazy golf, sledge slides, trim trail and new spiders climbing web. Plus meet our…
OPEN FROM THE 12TH APRIL 2021 - 'Providing a superior shopping experience' We’re proud to present the most exciting collection of pearl jewellery for your delectation and delight from our world of…
RE-OPENING 16TH APRIL 2021 - 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…
We’re delighted to once again be able to share the beautiful Isle of Wight with you, our visitors.
Before planning your trip to the Island now or in the future, please read the latest Government guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and put your own health and wellness, and that of those around you first.
We ask that you ‘Travel the Wight Way’ and work with us to keep our local community and visitors safe.
See our COVID-19 & Travel pages for the latest updates, local business information and opening times.
Welcome back! The Isle of Wight is Good to Go.
How would you spend your perfect day out?
Maybe you want family fun and adventure for the kids? If this is the case, then maybe its time you looked at some of the amazing Isle of Wight attractions which include detailed history and heritage, extending right back to the time of the Dinosaurs!
From the 12th April, attractions with outdoor spaces will re-open. Other attractions will be re-opening from 17th May. To find the latest information, search for the various places to visit using the 'Search Attractions' box above. View the 'update' information within the 'about' section and the opening details on the attraction listing. We would also advise you to check the attraction's own website to view the latest information before you visit.
Maybe you would like to take time out at one of our many music festivals or experience the last remaining hovercraft ferry in the world? Sometimes you might just want to get away from it all with a relaxing stroll along one of the many Isle of Wight beaches or through one of our magnificent gardens. You may also want to visit one of our many amazing restaurants which only use local produce from the island.
The Isle of Wight is a popular place for a holiday, and plays host to some of the most famous and popular attractions in the UK, including the UK's oldest theme park at Blackgang Chine! We even have a range of great animal attractions, where you can get up close and personal with penguins, meerkats and many others.
There are also many traditional seaside amusements offering a wide range of entertainment. Many of the Isle of Wight attractions are open all year round meaning there are lots of things to do in all seasons. Take a walk through the Ventnor Botanic Gardens whatever the weather, or enjoy a stop off at The Garlic Farm to try some of their fantastic products.
There are so many different places to go, and so much variety that we couldn’t possibly list them all on one page! That’s why we’ve broken it all down into easy to navigate sections, and also given you a handy search tool above so you can discover things that you like to do and see. No matter what your age or interests, there are things to do for everyone when it comes to Isle of Wight attractions!
In order to get the best out of your stay on the Isle of Wight and in order for you to experience as many attractions as possible, it is advised to book some accommodation.
We are proud to offer a wide range of accommodation that is suitable for all requirements, whether that be specific types of hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday cottages, caravan parks or camping facilities, you can rest assured we have everything here for you to enjoy your stay on the island.
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Castle / Fort
NEWPORT
A royal prison in the Civil War of 1642 – 1651, part of Carisbrooke was used as a residence by Princess Beatrice from 1912 onwards. After the death of her husband in 1896, she was appointed Governor and lived with her mother Queen Victoria at
Model / Miniature Village
GODSHILL
RE-OPENING 12TH APRIL 2021 - 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…
Family Fun & Activities
ALUM BAY
The Marconi Monument at The Needles Landmark Attraction commemorates the spot where Guglielmo Marconi set up his revolutionary wireless equipment and sent the very first wireless transmission. In August 1898, Queen Victoria was said to be…
Victorian
VENTNOR
In Victorian times Ventnor became a fashionable holiday and health resort not least because Sir James Clark, Queen Victoria's surgeon recommended the health-giving properties of Ventnor's climate. The Ventnor Hotel was re-named The Royal Hotel after…
Adventure Park / Playground
CHALE
Blackgang Chine received the royal seal of approval when Queen Victoria visited in August 1853 to see the skeleton of the whale that had washed up near the Needles – it was Blackgang Chine’s very first attraction which is still on view today.
Golf Course
NEWPORT
RE-OPENING 29TH MARCH 2021 - Newport Golf club, with its setting on the downs above Newport,the 'capital' of the iow,surrounded by fantastic views to Portsmouth on one side and Southampton on the other ,in between splendid downland vistas to write…
Horse Riding
NEWPORT
RE-OPENING ON 29TH MARCH 2021 - Island Riding Centre is an equestrian complex combined with holiday accommodation to cater for everyone and still be sustainable.
Vineyard
SANDOWN
RE-OPENING 12TH APRIL 2021 - Adgestone, the place of beauty where you can relax with the whole family. Take an audio tour and go underground into one of the oldest commercial wine cellars in England. Impress your friends with your new wine tasting…
Family Fun & Activities
Wroxall, VENTNOR
OPEN FROM THE 30TH APRIL 2021 - Prepare to time-travel with our exciting outdoor adventure experiences: enjoy puzzles, quests and quizzes with family or friends!
Adventure Park / Playground
SHANKLIN
GOLF RE-OPENS ON 29TH MARCH 2021 - This award winning seaside resort has everything you need for the perfect family day out at the seaside!
Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves
HAVENSTREET
RE-OPENING 12TH APRIL 2021 - The friendly team at Haven Falconry are dedicated and skilled falconers who have a passion for birds of prey with experience back over 45yrs! Our ethos is education through fun!
Fishing
Yarmouth
RE-OPENING 29TH MARCH - Day & Sunset Trips.
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…
Windmill
Bembridge
Educational school visits available but must be pre-booked and have NT guide. Special charge applies. Please contact property for details.
Castle / Fort
Yarmouth
During the early part of Victoria’s reign, her Government made a huge investment to protect Portsmouth from the threat of French invasion and Prince Albert, an avid Army reformer, was involved in the design and naming of the first of Palmerston’s…
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.
Botanic Garden
St Lawrence
The former Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, founded in 1868 in the Victorian heyday of ‘taking the cure’ at the seaside is now Ventnor Botanic Garden. The “Chusan Palm” Trachycarpus fortune are the oldest palms in the British Isles…
Church / Chapel
FRESHWATER
The church is of Saxon origin and stands near the head of the tidal estuary of the River Yar.
The late Saxon church had an aisle-less nave. Some of the quoins (dressed stones at the angles of a building) at its north west and south west angles…
Church / Chapel
BRADING
The Oglander family were manorial lords at Nunwell from at least the 12th century. Their table tombs and memorials in Brading church are amongst the finest on the Island.
Sir John Oglander died in 1655 aged 70. His carved wooden effigy is of…
Church / Chapel
ST LAWRENCE
This Victorian church was designed by the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1878. The interior has hardly altered since the church was built.
The stained glass windows are mainly by Morris & Co., and date from about 1873. They were originally…
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Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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