Occasionally it does rain on the Isle of Wight.
But there is still plenty to see and do. Try some of the ideas below.
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...
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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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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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Shipwreck Centre
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum contains atrifacts from shipwrecks over the centuries. There are several exhibitions an...
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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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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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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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Amazon World Zoo Park
Meet monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, birds and more at the zoo! Amazon World Zoo is concerned with conservation and rainforests and ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Superbowl
A ten pin bowling alley and more attached to the historic pavillion in Ryde. Bowling Laser Quest Birthday Parties E...
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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