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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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Historic Site
ALUM BAY
ALUM BAY:
Alum Bay is well known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and the area is also renowned for its stunning views across the Solent. Many homes around the world have a glass object filled with sand as a memento of a visit to Alum Bay and…
Historic Site
SHANKLIN
First opened to the public in 1817, the young Princess Victoria visited Shanklin Chine aged 14 with her mother in 1833. Entry was via Fisherman’s Cottage (open as a pub today) where local fisherman and smuggler William Colenutt charged an entrance…
Adventure Park / Playground
Ventnor
NEW FOR 2014 - Restricted Area 5.
Enter through the gates of ‘Restricted Area 5’ at your own risk! Marvel at the gargantuan scale of the new life-size moving dinosaurs and encounter the most realistic experience since time began. The journey…
Adventure Park / Playground
NEWPORT
ROMAN ERA - COMBLEY ROMAN VILLA: The mysteries of our buried roman villa are revealed in this historical exhibition barn at Robin Hill. Combley Roman Villa is a buried farmstead that was originally built after the Roman invasion of Britain in 43AD.…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
BRADING
BRADING STATION HERITAGE EXHIBITION & VISITOR CENTRE: Brading station forms the gateway to the wonderful historic town of Brading. It remains an operational railway station on the Island Line Railway with direct connections to the Wightlink ferry…
Church / Chapel
EAST COWES
This is the church used by Queen Victoria when she was in residence at Osborne House.
The church is run by volunteers and there is a guide on duty in the church.
Exhibition located within the Church and Church Centre:
There is a…
Family Fun & Activities
Sandown
Meet the Garlic Queen and scare off the vampires at the Garlic Festival
One of the Island’s most famous food exports is Garlic, thanks for the most part to efforts from The Garlic Farm in Mersley, which exports its wares as far north as…
Historic Site
FRESHWATER
Visit the legendary site of the original 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
V-DUB ISLAND - 14TH AUGUST 2014 - 18TH AUGUST.
This year V-Dub Island (now in its Fourth year) has moved to its new site - East Afton Farm – home of the world’s largest music…
Special Interest
FRESHWATER BAY
The Isle of Wight retreat of Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Farringford was the centre of the Freshwater Circle group of writers, artists and intellectuals.Tennyson was a regular guest at Osborne. Prince Albert visited Farringford in 1856,…
Historic Site
ALUM BAY
Situated within Needles Park is the world famous Marconi Monument, which marks the precise location where Guglielmo Marconi undertook his pioneering work at the end of the 19th Century, which led to radio and all telecommunications as we know it…
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Isle of Wight Pearl
The Needles Landmark Attraction
Sandham Gardens
Luccombe Manor
Luccombe Hall Hotel
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
Dog friendly
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
Bike Hire
Walking
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