Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.
But there is still plenty to see and do. Try some of the ideas below.
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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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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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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Rosemary Vineyard
Rosemary Vineyard is one of the largest producers of English Wine. Covering 30 acres, Rosemary Vineyard is ideally placed to make...
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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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Godshill Church
The name of the village derives its name from the legend that whilst the church was being built, the foundation stones were moved...
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Cowes Maritime Museum
The Museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage. ...
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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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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 Roman Villa
The Romans had a large influence on the Isle of Wight (did you know they called the Island 'Vectis'?). You can view all this and ...
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Robin Hill Adventure Park
Discover Robin Hill...88 acres of rolling parkland, natural woodland and countryside gardens for exploration, adventure and entert...
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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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Osborne House
Osborne House was Queen Victoria's holiday home on the Isle of Wight. And a royal seaside palace you are unlikely to see anywhere ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trinity Theatre Cowes
Find out what to do on the Isle of Wight from beautiful sea views to historical houses and golden beaches. The Island has something for everyone.
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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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House Of Chilli - CLOSED
House of Chilli's aim is not just to help the hardened chilliheads feel the burn, but to offer a range of products suited to all t...
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Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle is a stunning real medieval castle built more than 800 years ago. Donkey driven fresh water well Historic ...
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Yarmouth Castle
If you visit or pass through Yarmouth then take a couple of hours to pop into Yarmouth Castle. Stunning views and a history stret...
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Shanklin Theatre
A popular theatre opened in 1879 and still staging popular productions. Community Owned Visit to Support Musicals Live ...
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The Needles Old Battery
A spectacular cliff-top fort built in 1862 with exhibitions and displays exploring how the fort was used from the days of Queen Vi...
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Shipwreck Centre
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum contains atrifacts from shipwrecks over the centuries. There are several exhibitions an...
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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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Hovercraft
Experience a unique ride on an Isle of Wight Hover Craft and take a trip to Southsea for the day. Fast hovercraft service Da...
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