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Our historic Brighstone venue is not only home to an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery – but there are spectacular cliff-top views over the English Channel, a butterfly meadow, and a café…
Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the monarch died here just over 100 years ago.
Tapnell Farm is the newest family attraction on the Isle of Wight, located near to Yarmouth in West Wight, and offers visitors a fantastic range of options to Eat, Shop, Play and Stay!
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.
We’re delighted to once again be able to share the beautiful Isle of Wight with you, our visitors.
Before planning your Island escape 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.
See our Good to Go Directory for new measures and processes in place at your favourite hotel, restaurant, attraction and more across the Island.
Welcome back! The Isle of Wight is Good to Go.
Good news, many attractions and activities have now opened or will be opening soon. 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 on the attraction and activity listing. We would also advise you to check the attraction/activity's own website to view the latest information before you visit.
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!
Or 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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Special Interest
ROOKLEY
Where can a ferry teach history? A dinosaur teach physics, a steam train teach science and a donkey teach business studies - all in one day? With so many natural and man-made features in such close-proximity, the Isle of Wight is perfect for opening…
Church / Chapel
SHORWELL
Over the north door of the church of St Peter in the village of Shorwell, is an elaborate wall painting depicting scenes from the life of St Christopher.
The saint is shown bearing the Christ Child across a river, but also appears on the left by…
Enviromental Attraction
Ventnor
Enjoy the dramatic views from the highest point on the Island.
Church / Chapel
ST LAWRENCE
The tiny St Lawrence, Old Church, is probably of 13th century origin. It sits on a hillside in the Undercliff, west of Ventnor.
The church was simple rectangle until a chancel was added in 1842. The nave has a coved ceiling and windows of…
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…
Church / Chapel
SHALFLEET
The Church of St Michael the Archangel at Shalfleet has a unique sculpted tympanum - the area above a lintel and the arch above it, or within a pediment. The north door is the oldest feature of the church and has been dated to the 12th century. A…
Church / Chapel
FRESHWATER
The 1908 church, with thatched roof, wooden bell-turret and apse, is by the architect Isaac Jones. Its simple west elevation, with two small lancet windows flanked by buttresses, contrasts with the picturesque north frontage. Inside the walls are…
Historic Site
BROOK
Hoards of Bronze Age (2,300 - 700 BC) implements and weapons, and also round barrow cemeteries, have been found throughout the Island. Although many no longer survive, over 300 round barrows have been recorded.
Round barrows are 'bowl,' 'bell' or…
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
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…
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
WHITWELL
The church in Whitwell was really two chapels side by side. Each related to a different manor and parish. The earlier was St Rhadegund, built in the 12th century; the smaller St Mary was added to the south by around 1200. The arcade separating the…
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…
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
GODSHILL
The church has an unusual plan: a double nave and chancel of roughly equal width, small transepts, porch and north west tower, mostly in sandstone. It was built in the 14th century in the Perpendicular style - characterised by window tracery that…
Church / Chapel
CARISBROOKE
The village of Carisbrooke has a dominant church at the upper end of a long main street.
The early parish was large. It is known there was an important Saxon church, but its site is uncertain. This church and six others on the Island were granted…
Historic Site
NEWPORT
Church Litten was the burial ground for St. Thomas's Church, Newport. The cemetery dates back to 1583, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It was formed shortly after Newport was hit by the plague. Previously Newport had no burial ground, being part…
Botanic Garden
ST LAWRENCE
At Ventnor Botanic Garden you will be able to collect a Walking with Dinosaur Plants Trail Map (when paying full admission) and head out into the Garden to discover the modern relatives of these prehistoric plants. With the Trail Map adults and…
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…
Museum
BRIGHSTONE
Situated within a row of traditional cottages owned by the National Trust, Brighstone Village Museum in North Street is run by the Brighstone Museum Trust and provides a fascinating view of village life in the 19th century.
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