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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.
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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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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!
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.
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 currently closed. Please check the website for updated information.
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Designed by John Nash and built in 1816, the historic Guildhall is home to the…
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!
Adventure Park / Playground
SANDOWN
A whole days fun in one! Lost world adventure golf. Magic Island fantasy and fun. Superbowl, dodgems, snake slide, amusements, cafes, bars and whole lot more.
Museum
RYDE
An impressive collection of Island buses and coaches are housed here.
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…
Historic Site
ALUM BAY
A spectacularly sited, cliff top fort overlooking The Needles Rocks, in the care of the National Trust.
Church / Chapel
NEWPORT
Newport Minster is the principal church of the Isle of Wight and an Island venue for concerts, exhibitions and civic events. Rebuilt by Queen Victoria it houses Princess Elizabeth’s grave and other important memorials.
Health & Wellbeing
NEWPORT
The Red house spa and Laser clinic has luxury therapeutic treatment rooms for all Elemis Spa therapies, laser treatments, a first class hair salon and dental practice.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
FRESHWATER
Swimming pools, sports hall, gym, cafe. 50 adult fitness classes every week. Childrens activities including school holiday sports taster sessions.
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
Museum
Cowes
This magnificent 18th Century, Ratsey and Lapthorn sail maker’s loft, was acquired and restored by Sir Max Aitken in 1947.
Museum
ARRETON
UPDATE: The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum has now opened their doors. Please book your tickets online prior to your visit.
Measures have been put in place such as a one-way system throughout the museum and shop, social distancing…
Museum
NEWPORT
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is the only public museum in the UK founded by a member of the Royal family.
Museum
YARMOUTH
The Model Railway is an 'all weather' attraction, situated at Fort Victoria near Yarmouth. The layout provides a variety of operations which can be enjoyed by all fascinated by the miniature world of rail. Also a railway model shop.
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Arts Centre
NEWPORT
UPDATE: The Quay Arts is now open from Monday to Sunday (10am - 4pm). Cafe and galleries are only open. The craft shop remains closed at the moment.
For detailed information on what the Quay Arts has implemented to keep you safe please visit…
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