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Animal Collection / Zoo
YARMOUTH
Surrounded by amazing countryside and sea views, this all-weather attraction has a wide range of animals in the paddocks, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained.
Family Fun & Activities
ALUM BAY
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, there's breathtaking scenery and a spectacular chairlift past amazing coloured sand cliffs.
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.
Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves
SANDOWN
From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, will charm and amaze you!
Animal Collection / Zoo
NEWPORT
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 sanctuary.
Castle / Fort
CARISBROOKE
Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history!
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.
Water Based Activities
YARMOUTH
The Isle of Wight’s only outdoor floating Aqua Park is at Tapnell Farm.
Botanic Garden
St Lawrence
Here at Ventnor Botanic Garden we grow around 6,000 species of rare and exotic plants and trees in 22 acres. The garden is unrivalled for its collections of sub-tropical plants grown unprotected outdoors, capable of doing so due to our unique…
Sports Ground
RYDE
Motorsport for the young, old, and everyone in-between on the Isle of Wight: all-weather, outdoor, go kart racing for 8yrs Up.
Adventure Park / Playground
RYDE
A unique, unusual adventure activity that takes you into the canopy of a mature oak tree.
Led by experienced instructors, it's a fabulous experience to share with friends and family.
Water Based Activities
ROOKLEY
Make a splash at The Lakes Rookley and enjoy their watersports located in the large lake within the middle of the holiday resort on the Isle of Wight.
Museum
SANDOWN
Dinosaur Isle Museum is the start to your journey into the Island’s prehistoric past! Britain's first purpose-built dinosaur attraction is just over the sea wall from Sandown’s blue flag beach.
Sports Activities
VENTNOR
Visit the all-weather Canopy Skatepark located South of the Isle of Wight. Camping onsite is also available within the wooded hillside looking out to sea in an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Craft Workshop
NITON
Tregear Pottery is an award winning pottery studio situated in the picturesque village of Niton on the South Coast of the Island.
Horse Riding
NEWPORT
At Island Riding Centre we offer Riding School activities from group to private lessons, beach and trail rides and onsite hacks – the perfect place to saddle up. If you are learning to ride or an experienced horse rider, we have escapes and short…
Countryside, Parks & Gardens
CALBOURNE
Calbourne Water Mill is a beautiful naturistic place to visit, set in 35 acres of stunning rural landscape with an adventure golf course and cafe onsite.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
SANDOWN
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.
Model / Miniature Village
GODSHILL
This beautiful Model Village that is an RHS Partner Garden is set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, a real retro find. A quintessentially English visitor attraction! Something for the gardeners and dreamers amongst us.
Historic Site
BRADING
Have a day out with a difference at Brading Roman Villa. Visit one of the finest Roman sites in the UK, the museum offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain.
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