Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Godshill
PO38 3HY

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Brading
PO36 0JQ

Nunwell House and Gardens

Historic English Country House from the 14th century. Historical Architecture Guided Tours Stunning Garden ............

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...

Newport
PO30 2EW

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...

Arreton
PO30 3AA

Shipwreck Centre

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ryde
P033 4BE

Rosemary Vineyard

Rosemary Vineyard is one of the largest producers of English Wine. Covering 30 acres, Rosemary Vineyard is ideally placed to make...

Cowes
PO31 7QR

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.

Yarmouth
PO41 0PB

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...

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...

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...

Newport
PO30 2NU

Robin Hill Adventure Park

Robin Hill Country Park is an 88-acre attraction located on the Isle of Wight, offering a mix of family adventure, rides, woodla...

Shanklin
PO37 6AJ

Shanklin Theatre

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