Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.
But there is still plenty to see and do. Try some of the ideas below.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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Havenstreet Steam Railway
The Island used to have 54 miles of railway most of which were closed in the 1960's. Luckily this working steam railway museum sur...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shipwreck Centre
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum contains atrifacts from shipwrecks over the centuries. There are several exhibitions an...
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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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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
From pocket sized primates to powerful predators we have an incredible variety of animals at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary here ...
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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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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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Medina Theatre
Medina Theatre is situated next to Medina Leisure Centre. It is a 425-seat community-based theatre, with a varied programme of en...
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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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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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Nunwell House and Gardens
Historic English Country House from the 14th century. Historical Architecture Guided Tours Stunning Garden ............
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Fort Victoria Model Railway
A huge model railway with stunning attention to detail sweeping through tunnels, mountains & model villages. Model railway C...
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