Isle of Wight Things To Do
Mottistone Manor Garden
Mottistone Manor Garden is a fantastic place to visit for calm and tranquility in beautiful, historic surroundings. The National Trust now maintain the site. ...more »
- Location: Brighstone
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 741302
Bembridge Windmill
The Bembridge Windmill, which dates back to around 1700, is now maintained by the Isle of Wight National Trust. The windmill is a Grade I listed building and a treasured landmark. ...more »
- Location: Bembridge
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 873945
The Needles Old Battery
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery were contructed for coastal defence in the 1800's. The Needles Old Battery Victorian fort was built in 1862... discover the history with the National Trust. ...more »
- Location: Freshwater
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 754772
Osborne House
Queen Victoria wrote "It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot" after her first visit to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, the royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived. ...more »
- Location: East Cowes
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 200022
Shanklin Seafront
Shanklin Seafront offers great British seaside family fun on the Isle of Wight. There is plenty to entertain the whole family at Shanklin Beach, with both outdoor and indoor activities. ...more »
- Location: Shanklin
- Type: Family Attractions
- Tel: 01983 867585
The Needles New Battery
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery were contructed in the 1800's for coastal defence, then activated during world wars. The Needles New Battery tested Black Knight and Black Arrow rockets! ...more »
- Location: Freshwater
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 754772
Carisbrooke Castle
The Isle of Wight's Carisbrooke Castle, now looked after by the English Heritage, is well known for being the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Rich in history and fun for the whole family! ...more »
- Location: Newport
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 522107
The Vintage Cake Company
We bake delicious homemade cakes to order with our speciality being cupcakes! Baked with the very best ingredients, presentation is key at the Vintage Cake Company. We hire out crockery & cake stands. ...more »
- Location: Newport
- Type: Island Produce
- Tel: 0781 000 4982
Isle of Wight Adventure Activities Booking Centre
We love outdoor adventure activities. Our activities are based in the water or in the woods of the spectacular West Wight area, with its cliffs, caves, surf and more! Your adventure starts here... ...more »
- Location: Freshwater
- Type: Outdoor Adventures
- Tel: 01983 755838
The Mulberry Tree Woodturnery
The Mulberry Tree Wood Turnery on the Isle of Wight make beautiful handmade wooden bowls, platters & hollow forms using native UK timbers. Learn this craft yourself with 'Learn to Turn' courses! ...more »
- Location: Cowes
- Type: Island Produce
- Tel: 01983 292690
Our Local Experts say:
With theme parks, animal parks, a dinosaur museum and countless other attractions for the kids, the Isle of Wight is perfect for active an family. For 'grown-up' play, we have great walks and cycling...or try paragliding, watersports or 4x4 driving!
If you fancy a more relaxing Isle of Wight holiday, perhaps spend an afternoon wine tasting at our local vineyard, or have a wander around the historic Osborne House or Carisbrooke Castle? Of course if you would rather, enjoy our beautiful beaches, treat yourself in a gift shop, or induldge yourself with a cream tea at our various tea rooms.
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