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Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.

But there is still plenty to see and do. Try some of the ideas below.

Holiday on the Isle of Wight

Ryde
PO33 1JA

Ryde Harbour

Ryde Harbour is situated on the seafront on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight. The Harbour is ideal for family cruising...

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Yarmouth
PO41 ORR

Island Planetarium

The Island Planetarium offers a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your imagination & mind, in the astrodome th...

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Calbourne
PO30 4JN

Calbourne Water Mill

Set in 35 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the countr...

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East Cowes
PO32 6AA

Classic Boat Museum

The Museum exhibits restored boats and associated artefacts, with records of the part played in their construction and design by...

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Wootton Bridge
PO33 4LJ

Lakeside

The Lakeside Hotel & Spa offers fine dining and various events througout the year. Set in a stunning location near Wootton Bridge....

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Freshwater
PO40 9PE

Farringford

This was the home of the Victorian Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson from 1853 until his death in 1892. In 2017 it completed a m...

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Bembridge
PO35 5SD

Bembridge Fresh Fish

OK, this is not a proper 'day out' attraction but you must visit this shop if you like fish. Using their own fishing boat that fi...

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Newport
PO30 2NB

Owl and Monkey Haven

The Isle of Wight Owl & Monkey Haven takes in owls & monkeys injured in the wild or from zoos & private collections. Cheeky Mon...

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Newport
PO30 2TA

Newport Cinema

Situated in the centre of the Island, Cineworld Isle of Wight is easily accessible from all ferry ports...........................

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Alum Bay
PO39 0JH

The Needles New Battery

A small exhibition in the underground rooms of The New Battery, further up the headland, reveals the astonishing and little-known...

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Cowes
PO31 7PQ

UKSA

Providing transformational opportunities for young people on the water to change their lives. We do this as a youth charity and a...

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Sandown
PO36 8JT

Sandown Pier

The pier in Sandown has been standing since 1876 and was opened as a pleasure pier in the true Victorian style. Bowling Amu...

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Newtown
PO30 3PA

Newtown Old Town Hall

Built on the foundations of the old mediaeval town hall in the 1600's, this building was used to send MP's to parliament from the ...

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RYDE
PO33 4ES

Quarr Abbey

Quarr Abbey is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who strive to dedicate their lives to the glory of God, and whose day i...

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Shanklin
PO37 6AJ

Shanklin Theatre

A popular theatre opened in 1879 and still staging popular productions. Community Owned Visit to Support Musicals Live ...

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Sandown
PO36 8QA

Dinosaur Isle

An introductory exhibition gallery covers the geology and fossils of the Island in a walk back through time, taking the visitor f...

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Arreton
PO30 3AA

Arreton Barns

You will be surprised by what there is to do at Arreton Barns. There is a farmers shop, craft shops, clothes shops. There is a shi...

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Godshill
PO30 5BZ

The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy used to be the home of an old Black Smith we are lead to beleive. His ghost can be seen wandering around if you lo...

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Bembridge
PO35 5SQ

Bembridge Windmill

This little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island's most iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in ...

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Wroxall
PO38 3EW

Appuldurcombe House

In the mid 18th century, this house was built for the Worsley family. With stunning architecture, Appuldurcombe was once the grand...

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East Cowes
PO32 6RA

Red Funnel

Red Funnel travels between Cowes and Southampton offering a fast passenger service and a car ferry service. The latest passenger...

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Brading
PO36 0DJ

Brading Doll Museum

This cottage museum was established in Brading, Isle of Wight in 1974, and was formed from the private doll collection started by ...

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Alum Bay
PO39 0JD

Alum Bay Glass

Alum Bay Glass started in 1972 in Freshwater,I.O.W Under the name Island Glass. It is now part of the Needles Landmark Attraction...

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Arreton
PO30 3AA

Shipwreck Centre

The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum contains atrifacts from shipwrecks over the centuries. There are several exhibitions an...

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Wootton Bridge
PO33 4RW

Butterfly World Isle of Wight

Butterfly World offers an interactive experience for all ages, from butterfly walks, interactive koi feeding sessions to minibeast...

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Newchurch
PO36 0NR

Garlic Farm

The Garlic Farm on the Isle Of Wight is more than a farm. Not only is there the farm that you can walk around or be driven around ...

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Brighstone
PO30 4DD

Isle of Wight Pearl Centre

Isle of Wight Pearl is a jewellery store with in-house designers that can create unique items of pearl jewellery. The pearls are ...

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Bembridge
PO35 5TB

Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Bembridge lifeboat station is classified as a key station by the RNLI and is strategically situated in the Solent, home to one of ...

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Newport
PO30 5BW

Quay Arts Centre

The Quay Arts Center in Newport has something going on all the time. From comedy to exhibitions, Theatre to art classes. Comed...

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