Attractions

From theme parks to animal parks, historic sites to natural delights, the Isle of Wight has loads of great places to visit. Check out the extraordinary range of attractions and distractions over the next few pages for some great ideas of where to go, what to do and how to make the very most of your time on the Island. We have some special inclusive Day Return tickets which include entry to some of the Island's top attractions. You can find more details here .

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Arreton Country Craft Village Restaurant
Arreton Manor Farmhouse
Main Road
Arreton
PO30 3AA
Telephone: 01983 825950
Arreton Manor
Main Road
Arreton
PO30 3AA
Email: info@arretonmanor.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 528134

Open: Sunday, 28th May 2006 to Sunday, 17th September 2006. 10am - 5pm (closed Saturdays)
Arreton Manor - one of the most important historic houses on the Isle of Wight and featured on Living TV's "MOST HAUNTED" on 31st May 2005. Offers formal garden terraces, rose garden, Tudor style knot gardens, guided tour of house, licensed tea room, homemade cream teas, new manor stable shop, play area, new Elizabethan style gardens with miniature maze and water terraces, armour collection.
Bembridge Windmill
High Street
Bembridge
PO35 5SQ
Email: isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01983 873945/741020

Open: Saturday, 15th March 2008 to Sunday, 2nd November 2008
Built c.1700 and still with its original wooden machinery, the windmill is the only one surviving on the Island. Breathtaking views of glorious unspoiled countryside. Conducted school groups and special visits March to end Oct (but not July or Aug), by written appointment. Small kiosk selling coffee and ice creams and souvenirs 2008: 15 March – 2 November: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm last admission 30mins before closing (daily, Jul, Aug & Sep). Also open Easter Monday and May Bank Holiday Mondays. Closes dusk if earlier.
Brading the Experience - Wax Works
46 High Street
Brading
PO36 0DQ
Email: info@bradingtheexperience.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 407286

Open: All year. 10am-5pm, (last entrance 3.30)
Set in three-quarters of an acre, in the historic 'Ye Kynge's Towne' of Brading, the attractions are the following: The Rectory Mansion - where you can 'rub' shoulders with famous and infamous characters from the past. The Chamber of Horrors - enter if you dare! World of Nature - featuring animal exhibits from around the World. Professor Copperthwaite - an extraordinary exhibition of oddities, World of Wheels - the Island's largest collection of Steam Engines, Veteran and Vintage cars on display. Sunshine or rain…..the thrill's just the same! Buy souvenirs and general gifts in the Kynges gift shop. The site now includes factory outlets where mens, ladies and children's clothes and accessories can be obtained at discount prices. There is also a theme Carousel Cafe with outdoor seating.
Brickfields Horse Country
Newnham Road
Binstead
PO33 3TH
Email: brickfields@binsteadiow.freeserve.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 566801

Open: 10am to 5pm
Horse Riding Stables having several different types of horses from miniatures to shires. Guided tours of museum and carriages. Free wagon rides and blacksmith demonstrations. Pony rides for children. Cafeteria, bar and restaurant available.
Butterfly World and Fountain World
Staplers Road,
Wootton Bridge
Ryde
PO33 4RW
Email: mgc.bw@virgin.net
Telephone: 01983 883430

Open: Apr to Oct. 10.00am to 5pm. Garden Centre open all year round 9-5.30 summer, 9-5 winter
Landscaped indoor gardens with free flying exotic butterflies. Brilliant fountain displays. Small world jumping jets and italian and japanese water gardens with Koi carp. Gift shop, Hungry Catterpillar café with associated garden centre.
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle Hill
Carisbrooke
Newport
PO30 1XY
Telephone: 01983 522107

Open: All year. 10.00am to 5.00pm (Apr.-Oct) 10-4 (Oct-March)
A charming sight is the wellhouse, where you can see donkeys working on the 16th Century wheel to draw water from the well. Chapel and museum. Tea room serving hot drinks and sandwhiches. Gift shop. Summer special jousting event Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August.
Classic Boat Museum
Seaclose Wharf
Newport Harbour
Newport
PO30 2EF
Email: cbmiow@hotmail.com
Telephone: 01983 533493

Open: Apr to Nov. 10.am to 5.00pm 7 days per week
Collection of lovingly restored sailing and motorised classic boats dating back to the 19th Century. World war 2 airbourne lifeboat and cockleshell hero canoe. Boating memorabilia exhibition all under cover. There is also a gift shop and tea and coffee is available. Free parking in nearbye Seaclose Park.
Colemans Animal Farm
Colemans Lane
Porchfield
Newport
PO30 4LX
Telephone: 01983 522831

Open: March to 29th October. 10am to 5pm closed Mondays during term time
Lots of animals to feed and cuddle. Daily activities and demonstrations. Straw fun barn, adventure play area, mini farm and giant sandpit majority undercover. Outside paddock. Café and gift shop.
Godshill Model Village
High Street
Godshill
PO38 3HH
Email: info@modelvillagegodshill.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 840270

Open: Thursday, 1st March 2007 to Friday, 30th November 2007. 10am daily. Mar/Nov 1000 - 1530; Apr/May/Jun/early Jul/Sep/Oct 1000 - 1700
Godshill Model Village is one of the oldest and most visited attractions on the Island. Hidden behind the Old Vicarage walls you will find the 11/4 acre gardens crammed with ornamental trees and shrubs, all carefully tended to provide the perfect backdrop for the models. The miniature houses, pubs and churches are exact replicas, frozen in time, of Godshill and Shanklin Old Villages. The little Islanders going about their business will appeal to anyone with an eye for detail – take your time and walk round at least twice to catch all the quirky extras! We are convinced you will love our award-winning garden, you may have seen it on TV! New for 2007 - tea & cake kiosk.
Holyrood Galleries
1-2 Holyrood Street
Newport
PO30 5AU
Telephone: 01983 522467

Open: All year. 10.00am to 5.00pm 6 days per week
Gallery selling antiquarian prints and maps, oil paintings and water colours mostly of the island. Picture framing carried out.
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum
Town Quay
Newport
PO30 2EF
Telephone: 01983 533352

Open: April to Oct. Sun, Tu, Wed, Th 10.30am - 4pm. 7 days sch hol
Unique collection of vehicles and road passenger memorabilia dating from 1890 to the present day. Photographic display of Isle of Wight transport heritage. Shop selling model buses, books on transport topics and bus memorabilia.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Railway Station
Havenstreet
Ryde
PO33 4DS
Email: havenstreet@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 882204

Open: Selected days to May 31st: Daily June to Sep. !0.00am to 5.00pm
Enjoy a 10 mile round trip through the glorious countryside aboard steam carriages of yesteryear. A top favourite with the kids. Museum, book shop, licensed café and large picnic area. Allow for a half day visit. Registered educational charity. Grading: good for all the family
Mottistone Manor Gardens
Mottistone
Brighstone
Newport
PO30 4ED
Telephone: 01983 741302

Open: Sunday, 16th March 2008 to Sunday, 2nd November 2008. Sun-Thurs 11-5.30. Fri & Sat closed
Peaceful gardens laid out in the 1970s as a setting for the medieval and Elizabethan Manor House. Formal terraced garden with magnificent herbaceous borders. Children's flower pot hunt quiz trail and shack with modern music and design. Manor House open on May 26 Bank Holiday Monday only between 2-5.30pm. Additional charges apply. Guided tours for National Trust members on that day 10am - 12 noon. National Trust members entry is from 10am to 12 noon. Members of the public fron 2pm to 5.30pm.
Museum of Island History
High Street
Newport
PO30 1TY
Email: museums@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: 01983 823847

Open: All year. Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 3.30pm
The story of the island from the prehistoric past to the present day with touch screen computers, hands on exhibits, quizzes, games. Temporary exhibition gallery and associated Tourist Information Shop.
National Wireless Museum
Puckpool Park
Puckpool Hill
Ryde
PO33 1LN
Telephone: 01983 567665

Open: All year. Winter Sats and Suns: Summer afternoons
The largest collection of old wireless sets in the country. From pre world war and Edwardian days containing old valve sets and early crystal sets. Free parking and playground for children. Café close by in park.
Natural History Centre
High Street
Godshill
PO38 3HZ
Email: curator@shellmuseum.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 840333

Open: Feb to Dec. 10.00am to 4.30pm
A unique collection gathered from the earth and the sea. You can see the shell room, mineral room, animal room, aquarium, crown jewels and the gift shop where you can buy beautiful jewellery made from precious amd semi-precious stones from all over the world as well as gold and silver. There are ornamental fish ponds in the garden and shells and minerals for sale.
Newport Roman Villa
Cypress Road
Newport
PO30 1HE
Email: museums@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: 01983 529720

Open: Monday, 2nd April 2007 to Wednesday, 31st October 2007. Mon to Sat 10am to 4.30pm, Open Sundays July and August only 12pm – 4pm
The superbly preserved remains of a third century Roman farmhouse are a hidden delight, just a 10 minute walk from the centre of Newport. The Villa has activities for all of the family with an audio guide, quiz sheet and ‘hands on’ education room. Come and dress and cook like a Roman, weave a blanket, make a mosaic or just sit and relax in our Roman style garden.
Quarr Abbey
Nr Ryde
Binstead
PO33 4ES
Telephone: 01983 882420

Quarr Abbey is a monastery: the home of Benedictine monks.
Robin Hill Adventure Park
Downend Road
Nr Arreton
Newport
PO30 2NU
Email: info@robin-hill.com
Telephone: 01983 730330

Open: April to October. 10am - 5pm
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, 1 of the Island's biggest rides, set in 88 acres of beautiful woodlands and countryside, activities and attractions for all ages, with space "for the young at heart" Two large cafes and fast food outlets. Grading: Ideal fo Children
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane
Ryde
PO33 2UX
Email: info@rosemaryvineyard.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 811084

Open: All year. 10 to 6 M-Sat 11-4 Sun. Win M-Sat 10-4
Producers of wines, juices, liqueurs and ciders. Guided and unguided tours around vineyard and winery. Audio and video tours available. Free wine tasting and car park. Vineleaf café.
SeaView Wildlife Encounter - Flamingo Park
Oakhill Road
Springvale
Seaview
PO34 5AP
Email: flamingo.park@virgin.net
Telephone: 01983 612153

Open: March to Oct. 10.00am to 5.00pm until end Sept, 10-4 in October
This award winning wildlife park features a unique hands on programme of events with entertaining keeper presentations. There is an incredible array of tame and exotic animals. Tortoiseshell Bay café and gift shop.
Shell Museum
High Street
Godshill
PO38 3HZ
Telephone: 01983 840333

Open: February to December. 10am.-4.30pm.
The museum houses a large collection of shells from tropical and local shores. Also precious and semi-precious stones and minerals from around the world.
The Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls and Toys
High St
Brading
PO36 0DJ
Email: lilliput.museum@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01983 407231

Open: All year. 10am to 5pm. 7 days per week
The Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls & Toys is acknowledged as being one of the finest and most important collections in Great Britain with over 2000 exhibits on display dating from circa 2000 BC to approximately 1945 AD. There are examples of almost every seriously collectable doll together with a number of dolls houses, rocking horses, tin plate toys, trains, bears, soft toys, and many unusual play things. Collectors shop sells dolls houses, furniture accessories, china dolls, limited edition bears, tin plate toys and traditional wooden toys.