Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.

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

Sandown
PO36 8QB

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

From pocket sized primates to powerful predators we have an incredible variety of animals at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary here ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Arreton
PO36 0LX

Amazon World Zoo Park

Meet monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, birds and more at the zoo! Amazon World Zoo is concerned with conservation and rainforests and ...

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...

Branstone
PO36 0LT

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Ryde
PO33 2HX

Ryde Cinema

The old commodore cimema in Ryde was opened in 1936, 3 years before World War Two and was the largest on the Island until the mul...

Yarmouth
PO41 ORR

Island Planetarium

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

Brading
PO36 0EN

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 ...

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...

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...

Alum Bay
PO39 0JH

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...

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...

East Cowes
PO32 6JX

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ryde
PO33 2HB

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...

Newport
PO30 2TA

Newport Cinema

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

Yarmouth
PO41 0RR

Fort Victoria Model Railway

A huge model railway with stunning attention to detail sweeping through tunnels, mountains & model villages. Model railway C...

Newport
PO30 1XY

Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle is a stunning real medieval castle built more than 800 years ago. Donkey driven fresh water well Historic ...

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....