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Sometimes the great British weather doesn't play ball, even on the sunny Isle of Wight. If you're looking for something to do, here’s a selection of great things the Isle of Wight has to offer to get you started.
Get an overview of Island life at the Museum of Island History. Dinosaur enthusiasts will love Dinosaur Isle and the Dinosaur Expeditions, Conservation & Palaeoart Centre.
Moving ahead in time from the dinosaurs, visit the Brading Roman Villa for an insight into Roman life on 'Vectis'.
Dimbola Museum in Freshwater charts the life of Julia Margeret Cameron, a pioneer of photography, and hosts contemporary photographic exhibitions. Isle of Wight Museum of Glass at Arreton Barns has over 1200 peices of art glass from Isle of Wight studios and other British makers. Quay Arts Centre in Newport has seasonal exhibitions and you can get hands-on with a workshop or enjoy live performances.
Local museums abound, many of which are real gems. Try Ventnor Heritage Museum, the National Trust's Brighstone Village Museum, Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum in the old bus depot in Ryde, The Wight Military & Heritage Museum near Cowes, Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum at Arreton Barns and the Classic Boat Museums in East and West Cowes.
Immerse yourself in times gone by at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and enjoy views of Island countryside from a classic train carrage.
If castles are your thing, head to the Elizabethan fortress at Carisbrooke Castle or climb the battlements and enjoy the views of the Solent at Yarmouth Castle, both English Heritage.
You can even explore Victorian coastal defences and secret rocket testing site at The National Trust's Needles Old Battery & New Battery, perched high above the Needles Rocks. A short drive away is Fort Victoria which has a café and the Fort Victoria Model Railway, Island Plantarium and the Isle of Wight Reptilarium.
Tranquil Quarr Abbey at Fishbourne is home to Benedictine monks who welcome visitors to their extensive grounds, farm shop, tearoom and art gallery.
Newtown Old Town Hall and Bembridge Windmill are both National Trust properties. Calbourne Water Mill offers a range of things to do outdoors and a selection of mini museums.
On a much larger scale, visit Queen Victoria's stunning home Osborne House and if it stops raining, enjoy the formal gardens and landscaped grounds.
Book a riding lesson or join and hack at the Island Riding Centre - their indoor arena means all weather equine fun. Get properly wet at The Heights, Medina Leisure Centre, Waterside Pool or West Wight Sports Centre with a relaxing dip or fun splash session.
Set a new lap record at the Island’s all weather karting track at Wight Karting and feel like a true F1 pro. Have a game or two of tenpin bowling or laserquest at Ryde Superbowl. Kids can run around at JR Zone’s soft play centre and laser combat arena. There's loads for kids of all ages to swing, bounce, run and jump around indoors and out at Tapnell Farm Park.
The Island features a large and brilliant selection of animal attractions, wildlife parks and zoos. Take a trip to Amazon World, the Island's largest exotic animal attraction, or see the big cats at the Isle of Wight Zoo in Sandown. Get up close with something cute and fluffy at Tapnell Farm Park, or step into a world of beautiful butterflies at Butterfly World.
Or open your eyes and ears as you travel around the Island - you may see red squirrels or even England's biggest birds, the white tailed eagles.
High Street shopping with a good range of independents is alive and well on the Island. We don't have any shopping malls, but we do have lots of eclectic choice! Union Street in Ryde, Cowes, Yarmouth, Bembridge and Ventnor all offer a mix to browse and buy.
For different gifts and treats, try Oasis near Brading, which sells homewares from Bali, or learn all about garlic and how to grow your own at The Garlic Farm. Take a drive along the Military Road and pop in to Isle of Wight Pearl for jewellery.
Garden centres are a great place for garden bits and a bite of cake - visit Busy Bee Garden Centre, Honnor & Jeffery, Medina Garden Centre and Thompsons.
Grab your coat and pull on your wellies and head out into the great outdoors anyway. There are plenty of walks that offer a bit of protection from the elements and are on hard paths. How about walking alongside the River Yar between Yarmouth and Freshwater (there's plenty of pubs at both ends), or alongside the River Medina on the Cowes to Newport cycle way.
If its not too wet, the Sandown to Shanklin reventment alongside the beach is a lovely option, and there are plenty of cafes and pubs to pop into along the route. Other seaside walks include Cowes to Gurnard and Ryde to Appley. Or head into the woods and shelter under the trees in Parkhurst Forest or Firestone Copse, both of which have gravel tracks.
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Sports Ground
RYDE
A top family action attraction on the Isle of Wight: all-weather, outdoor, racing driver experience for 8-88 year olds.
Castle / Fort
NEWPORT
Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history!
Historic House / Palace
EAST COWES
Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the monarch died here just over 100 years ago.
Animal Collection / Zoo
YARMOUTH
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!
Steam Railway
HAVENSTREET
Inspiring, Surprising and Award-Winning … Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage and captivate, leaving you with some lasting memories of a special day out.
Museum
High Street, NEWPORT
UPDATE: The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 1pm.
Please check the website for updated information.
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Leisure / Swimming Pool
RYDE
Waterside Pool is next to the boating lake and the beach in Ryde. We are open all year and have activities for all ages and abilities, from casual swimming to water workout classes and swimming lessons.
Garden Centre/Nursery
RYDE
A Garden Centre has an array of items for both the home and garden with a gift shop, food area and from October Christmas World opens offering one of the largest selection of festive displays on the South Coast.
Adventure Park / Playground
NEWPORT
JR Zone is the Island's leading indoor adventure play centre, with an exciting three-level play frame, giant slides, ball pools, sky glides, plus dedicated toddler and baby areas. JR Zone cafe serves everything from a light snack to a home cooked mai
Historic Site
NEWPORT
On the edge of Newport town centre, the remains of this Roman farmhouse are well worth discovering. The villa has one of the finest bath suites in southern England and there are hands on activities for all of the family.
Theatre
SHANKLIN
Shanklin Theatre has a seating capacity of 615 thanks to our newly installed Matrix Seating System; the theatre opens all year round and is currently running approximately 150 plus shows a year.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
NEWPORT
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.
Museum
SANDOWN
In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building on Sandown’s blue flag beach walk back through fossilised time and meet life sized replica dinosaurs
Historic Site
ALUM BAY
A spectacularly sited, cliff top fort overlooking The Needles Rocks, in the care of the National Trust.
Sports Ground
RYDE
UPDATE: Ryde Superbowl is re-opening from Saturday 15th August 2020.
For bookings and further information please see their official website https://rydesuperbowl.com/ or their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ryde.superbowl/
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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.
Water Mill
CALBOURNE
Calbourne Water Mill, one of oldest working water mills in the country.
Museum
NEWPORT
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is the only public museum in the UK founded by a member of the Royal family.
Museum
FRESHWATER BAY
Home and workplace of the internationally acclaimed Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
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