Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.

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

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....

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...

Havenstreet
PO33 4DS

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...

Cowes
PO31 7SG

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. ...

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 ...

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...

Shanklin
PO37 6AJ

Shanklin Theatre

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Newport
PO30 2TA

Newport Cinema

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

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...

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 ...

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
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...

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...

Arreton
PO30 3AA

Shipwreck Centre

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...