Day Trips
A quick glimpse at this website should convince you that you and your family can enjoy a wonderful day out on the Isle of Wight. There are the world famous coloured cliffs at The Needles of course, as well as a steam railway, a magnificent zoo park and even Dinosaur Isle. With over 60 perennially popular tourist attractions we could go on and on – and we’re sure your children would love to do just that.
Save some energy though – there’s also mile after mile of unspoilt heritage coastline to stroll along as well as picturesque villages and historic towns to explore. Add the fun of a ferry crossing and it’s the ideal formula for a great family escape.
Our offers will help make the Island even more enticing. We’ve negotiated special deals on all the attractions listed, so a break from home won’t break the bank. Prices shown are for a car and up to 4 people and include day return ferry travel from either Portsmouth or Lymington plus entrance to one of the attractions.
Browse these pages and you’ll see a selection of just a few of the sights on the Island. Each description includes other places of interest nearby as well as the low down on local restaurants, pubs and cafés. So come over soon and experience some Wight magic.
Pick a section below to start planning your day out!
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Dimbola
Dimbola Photographic Museum & Galleries is the former home of pioneering Victorian Photographer Julia Margaret Cameron who photographed the cream of Victorian society including Tennyson, Darwin and Watts. The Museum has a permanent display of Julia’s work and has two galleries which exhibit work from photographers around the world. The Museum has a Tea Room, which is renowned for its home cooking, and a Gift Shop.
IN THE AREA: Fort Victoria, Freshwater Bay and the Old Battery.
OPENING TIMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesdays to Sundays, Mar-Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Feb 2009 10am-4pm. Also open Bank Holiday Mondays and daily during the school summer holidays.
All days; 49.50
Extra Adult; £10.40
Extra Child; £7.20
CONTACT: Tel: 01983 756814 www.dimbola.co.uk
Dinosaur Isle
In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's Blue Flag beach is a fantastic dinosaur museum. Walk back through time to the period of the dinosaurs where on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including a robotic Dilophosaurus the children can control. Suitable for all ages. On-site car park.
Wheelchairs available to hire.IN THE AREA: Brading Roman Villa, Sandown Beach & Sandown Pier
La Scala, Sandown, 403778.
The Jolly Sailor, Sandown, 406622; Scruffy Jack’s, Sandown, 404122.
OPENING TIMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS: Open all year. (Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan). Apr-Sep 10am-6pm, Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Mar 10am-4pm. Last admission 1 hour before close.
All days; £49.50
Extra Adult; £9.60
Extra Child; £6.40
CONTACT: Tel: 01983 404344 www.dinosaurisle.com
Notes:
All fares are subject to availability. Promotional & Standard Terms & conditions apply. Vehicle inclusive attraction packages are valid for travel before 0545 and after 0925 Monday to Friday and anytime Saturday or Sunday, with the following exclusions; 4, 5, 11 & 12 April; 23 & 24 May; 12, 13 & 16 June; 4, 5 & 8 September and on Fridays 25 July to 29 August between 0955 and 2025 and on Saturdays 26 July to 30 August between 0955 and 1625.
All opening times were correct at time of going to press (March 2008), but may change. Please check with the attraction prior to travel. Triplelink tickets are available on all Stagecoach South services serving Portsmouth. Supplements may apply for special events, please check prior to travel. We reserve the right to alter any of the information contained in this leaflet without notice. E&OE.
If dialling from the mainland or your mobile, please remember to include the prefix ‘01983’ for all Island-based attractions.
Please call Wightlink Reservations on 0871 376 4342 to book your day trip to the Isle of Wight, and not the attraction direct.
In the event that you purchase a ticket from us for, or to the extent your journey incorporates, travel on another mode of transport, such travel will be subject to the regulations and conditions of carriage of the carrier or carriers involved. Wightlink Limited shall issue any ticket issued for or used on such other transport as agents only for the carrier or carriers concerned. We cannot accept responsibility for the performance of other operators on services not provided by Wightlink.