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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.
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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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Church / Chapel
NEWPORT
Princess Elizabeth was a daughter of King Charles I. Like her father, she was imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle. She died there in 1650 at the age of 14 after developing a chill whuile playing bowls on the lawn just weeks after her arrival.
She is…
Historic Site
BEMBRIDGE
Charles Pelham of Brocklesby Park, Lincolnshire, was created 1st Earl of Yarborough in 1837. By marriage, he inherited Appuldurcombe, once the grandest mansion on the Isle of Wight, and it became his second home. As he was the first Commodore of the…
Historic Site
FRESHWATER
The imposing memorial to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the Victorian Poet Laureate, stands on the highest point of Tennyson Down (formerly High Down), a long chalk ridge with sheer cliffs on its south side.
A late work designed by J.L. Pearson, it…
Pier
RYDE
Ryde's pier is the second-longest seaside pier in the country. Only Southend's is longer. The original wooden structure at Ryde opened in 1814. At 1,740 feet, it allowed ferries to berth even at low tide, when the sea retreats half-a-mile from the…
Tower
CHALE
The tall, octagonal tower, the shell of a medieval lighthouse, was built in 1314 as a penance for stealing wine from a merchant ship that ran aground on the treacherous rocks of Atherfield Ledge.
The cargo of 174 casks, from Edward II's Duchy of…
Special Interest
WEST COWES
Bought 1793, and extensively renovated in 1837, Northwood House was part of a huge estate owned by the Ward family. The manor house was the venue for Victorian high society balls and parties, many of which were attended by Queen Victoria, Prince
Church / Chapel
NEWPORT
Initially rebuilt by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert because they thought it wasn’t suitable to house the remains of Princess Elizabeth, Charles 1’s daughter, Prince Albert laid the foundation stone for the new church in 1854. Queen Victoria also
Special Interest
RYDE
Now a private residence, the Prince Consort building was previously known as the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and overlooks the Solent from the western end of the esplanade at Ryde. It was built as a private place for the Queen, because the Royal Yacht…
Historic House / Palace
BRADING
A black and white building in the heart of Brading village is thought to be the oldest timber-framed house on the Island. Despite its prettified appearance, it is substantially a two-bay jettied timber-framed house dating from around 1600 or earlier…
Historic Site
WEST COWES
You cannot miss this massive dockyard crane at the mouth of the River Medina at Cowes. You can see it as you walk out of Cowes along the Birmingham Road, as you approach the chain ferry from East Cowes, and as you come into Cowes from the sea. …
Beach
Bembridge
Bembridge Ledge is a stony beach which is a hidden gem amongst the beaches found on the Isle of Wight.
Enviromental Attraction
Ventnor
Enjoy the dramatic views from the highest point on the Island.
Historic Site
BRIGHSTONE
The picturesque thatched vernacular and much photographed Grade II listed cottages owned by the National Trust in North Street include the Community Library and a free museum.
Special Interest
WEST COWES
The coastal viewpoint between Cowes and Gurnard was one of Queen Victoria's favourite places. The Queen had an irresistibly romantic nature and it was from here that she enjoyed the magnificent sunsets and a panoramic view of the Solent which
Historic Site
NEWPORT
Earl Mountbatten of Burma was the last Governor of the Isle of Wight. He held the position from 1965 until his death in 1979. He was killed by a bomb planted by the IRA that exploded on the boat he was sailing off the coast of the Republic of…
Historic Site
MOTTISTONE
Legend has it that St Catherine and the Devil had a contest to see who should control the Isle of Wight. The Long Stone’s tall iron sandstone pillar was supposedly thrown by St Catherine from the Down to the east which bears her name.
At over 4m…
Church / Chapel
GATCOMBE
An unusual wooden effigy to an unknown knight can be found in the medieval church at Gatcombe. It sits in a recess in the chancel and depicts a knight with crossed legs and a dog at his feet, as was the style in the 14th century. However, some of…
Church / Chapel
BONCHURCH
St Boniface Old Church, Bonchurch, is one of the few medieval churches in England dedicated to this Saxon monk who died in 755. Originally from Devon, but later based at monastery at Nursling near Southampton, he helped spread Christianity in…
Church / Chapel
ARRETON
St George, in the parish of Arreton, is one of the most remarkable churches on the Island, possibly the successor to an earlier late Saxon 'mother church'. The west wall is essentially late Saxon and the west part of the chancel is also of early…
Special Interest
RYDE
Pick up your Isle of Wight Rail Ale Trail leaflet at the Island Tourist Information Points and mainline railway stations to begin your trail from Ryde to Ventnor using the Island Line train and Southern Vectis buses. Visit the pubs on the map trying…
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Dog Friendly Accommodation
Ferries & Accommodation
There's nothing quite like Cowes Week; the oldest and largest annual sailing regatta in the World.
Jack Up The Summer
Round the Island Race
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
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Competitions
Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Family Holidays
Information on all the ferry options available to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK
Slow Travel Guide
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