Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.
But there is still plenty to see and do. Try some of the ideas below.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Robin Hill Adventure Park
Family members of all ages will find something great within the gates of this fantastic Island attraction. ...
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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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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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Isle Of Wight Zoo
The Isle of Wight Zoo is a family-run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a...
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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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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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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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House Of Chilli
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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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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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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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...
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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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Garlic Farm
The Garlic Farm on the Isle Of Wight is more than a farm. Not only is there the farm that you can walk around or be driven around ...
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Lakeside
The Lakeside Hotel & Spa offers fine dining and various events througout the year. Set in a stunning location near Wootton Bridge....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Island Planetarium
The Island Planetarium offers a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your imagination & mind, in the astrodome th...
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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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