Itinerary Planner

National Trust Trail

Suggested Day Excursion Itinerary. Times are approximate. 

10.00 Depart Portsmouth. 

10.35 Arrive at Fishbourne. 

Picturesque drive through the villages of Seaview and St Helens. 

11.10 Arrive at Bembridge Windmill National Trust. 

Explore Bembridge Windmill this 17th-century windmill.

Take the five minute stroll into the village visiting the various shops, busy harbour or walk along the beach to the working lifeboat station. 

12.15 Depart Bembridge. 

Coastal drive via Sandown and Shanklin. 

13.15 Arrive at Niton. 

Visit St Catherine's Point & Lighthouse in Niton at the southern-most tip of the Island providing Island wide views and visit the 19th-century lighthouse.

Enjoy a meal at The Buddle Smugglers Inn in Niton is a stone's throw from the lighthouse. The 18th century pub provides a picturesque setting with sea views and offers a delicious menu. 

15.30 Depart Niton.

Drive past Compton and Freshwater Bays and over Tennyson Down.

16.00 Arrive at The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

The Needles Old Battery & New Battery is spectacularly sited above the Needles Rocks and has the best views. The Old Battery was built in 1863, as part of Lord Palmerston's plans to defend Portsmouth.

17.00 Depart The Needles Old Battery & New Battery. 

17.30 Depart Yarmouth. 

18.05 Arrive at Lymington.