Things to do in Isle of Wight, UK, Europe

  • The Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination for UK residents as it's just a short ferry ride across the Solent.

    With over fifty miles of coastline, white cliffs, long, sandy beaches and picturesque villages, this island has captured the hearts of many visitors who return time and time again.

    This is an island where 147 square miles is a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', where you can enjoy a mini England, enjoy historic sites, festivals, events, sports and simply 'being' for a while away from the bustle of the mainland. The home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the 1800's, the island became well known for its famous attractions like The Needles, Cowes, secluded coves, stunning beaches and gorgeous countryside.

  • Blue Flag Beaches in Isle of Wight


    Sandown Beach.Sandown Beach, Sandown
    Sandown Beach is the longest beach on the Isle of Wight and serves the holiday resorts of Sandown and Shanklin.  It is a Blue Flag beach and also has a Quality Coast Award and is Marine Conservation Society Recommended. This beach has all the f
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    Yaverland Beach.Yaverland Beach, Sandown
    Wide sandy beach gently shelving suitable for all the family and a short distance from Sandown. Very popular for watersports. The "White Air Festival" competition takes place here every October due to the reliable wind. In strong winds the waves ca
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    Colwell Bay Beach.Colwell Bay Beach, Totland
    Colwell Bay beach is sandy and popular with the locals. The beach itself is gently sloping into the sea which is great for families with kids but be careful of the steps a bit further around the bay which may be slippery. There are beach huts to re
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    Ventnor Beach.Ventnor Beach, Ventnor
    Ventnor Beach is a blue flag, well sheltered sand and shingle beach and the cliffs make it a perfect sun trap for bathers. The walk to this beach is really pretty as you amble through the town and down past the Cascade Gardens to the sea and really
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    Beaches in Isle of Wight


    Bembridge Beach.Bembridge Beach, Bembridge
    Bembridge Beach is a shallow banking beach making it perfect for families with small children. The beach is surrounded on three sides by the sea so this makes it an interesting and diverse beach. One side is stoney and has rock pool areas while othe
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    St Helens Beach.St Helens Beach, Bembridge
    St Helens Beach is great for swimmers with safe, sandy beaches. St Helens lies between Bembridge and Seaview and is a lovely, traditional English beach with rocks to sit against and rock pools for the kids to go crabbing in. There are good walks fr
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    Whitecliff Bay Beach.Whitecliff Bay Beach, Bembridge
    Whitecliff Bay Beach is a sand and shingle beach at the foot of Culver Cliffs and adjoining the Whitecliff Bay Camping Grounds. The beach is a Marine Conservation Society recommended beach and the footpaths that meander across the cliffs above give
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    Silver Sands Beach.Silver Sands Beach, Bembridge
    One of the two Bembridge beaches. Silver beach is near to the harbor entrance. Offers an excellent venue for teaching kitesurfing. In most wind directions the water is flat, with little or no shore-break, making for a hassle free environment to lear
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    Brook Bay Beach.Brook Bay Beach, Brook
    Brook bay beach is a sandy beach popular for beach combing and fossil hunting as well as bathing and water sports. There is a pay and display car park from which you can walk down tp the beach.  There are no facilities on the beach here and the
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    Cowes Beach.Cowes Beach, Cowes
    Cowes beach or West beach is a sand and shingle beach. A good point for relaxing and watching sailing and other watersports in the Solent. This beach is steep shelved and is only recommended for strong swimmers. The adjoining beach at Gurnard has a g
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    Cowes - East Beach.Cowes - East Beach, Cowes
    The East beach at Cowes is a mixture of sand and shingle backed by a promenade, childrens play area and paddling pool. East Cowes also has a marina. East Cowes is separated from the main town by the River Medina. The chain ferry floating bridge is t
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    Gurnard Beach.Gurnard Beach, Cowes
    Gurnard beach is a gently shelving sand and shingle beach with promenade, beach huts and grass areas. Gurnard beach is ideal for families and water sports such as dinghy sailing and windsurfing.
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    Wood Bay Beach.Wood Bay Beach, Fishbourne
    Wood Bay beach is sand and surrounded by woods. Access to Wood Bay beach is down a public foot path in Upper Woodside Road.
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    Freshwater Bay Beach.Freshwater Bay Beach, Freshwater
    Freshwater Bay is open to the Channel and takes the brunt of the prevailing winds in the winter months. Here you can see the rolling waves coming in from the Channel, crashing against the cliffs. In the summer months, however, the waters are calm and
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    Dunroamin Beach.Dunroamin Beach, Lake
    Dunroamin Beach sits in the town of Lake midway between Sandown and Shanklin. The beach is a sandy beach tucked under the cliffs with colourful beach huts. Popular beach with surfers.
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    Hamstead Point Beach.Hamstead Point Beach, Newtown
    Hamstead Point Beach lies in Newtown Bay on the North West coast of the Isle of Wight.  The bay stretches about 4 kilometres toward Salt Mead Ledge in the east and its remote offering homes to the thousands of different bird species as well as
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    Blackgang Chine Beach.Blackgang Chine Beach, Niton
    Blackgang Chine is a beach of small pebbles making it an ideal spot for exploring!. The continual landslides have pretty much destroyed the chine itself, however cliff top walks in and around the area give panoramic views of the English Channel and
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    Spring Vale Beach.Spring Vale Beach, Ryde
    Spring Vale beach jus outside Ryde is a sand and shingle beach with rockpools. The beach is next to Puckpool park making it a good location for a day out.
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    Ryde - West Beach.Ryde - West Beach, Ryde
    Ryde Beach is just north of the pretty town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight and is really popular. It is a sandy beach which is cleaned daily and just a few steps from shops, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment such as the mini golf course, ten
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    Ryde - East Beach.Ryde - East Beach, Ryde
    Ryde East Beach is a sandy beach with fantastic facilities and clear water. Awarded the Quality Coast Award and an award from the Marine Conservation Society, Ryde East Beach offers a quality beach for families, surfers and bathers. It is a safe be
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    Seagrove Beach.Seagrove Beach, Ryde
    Seagrove beach is a golden, sandy reminder of how beach holidays used to be. A gently sloping beach and very clear water allows you to safely allow the children to explore. The rocks provide hours of crabbing fun and there’s a cafe if they nee
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    Shanklin Beach.Shanklin Beach, Shanklin
    Shanklin Beach lies within Sandown Bay. It is sandy and safe making it a sure thing for families. The beach is clean and welcoming with clear water, first aid, lifebelts,inshore rescue, water sports of all kinds and flies the Seaside Award flag! The
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    Shanklin East Beach.Shanklin East Beach, Shanklin
    Shanklin Beach lies within Sandown Bay. It is sandy and safe making it a sure thing for families. The beach is clean and welcoming with clear water, first aid, lifebelts,inshore rescue, water sports of all kinds and flies the Seaside Award flag! The
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    Compton Bay Beach.Compton Bay Beach, Totland
    Compton Bay Beach is a large sandy beach about two miles long and open to dog walkers all year round! This beach is famous for its geological history going back to the dinosaurs and the views and the cliffs make a perfect backdrop for bathers. To g
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    Totland Bay Beach.Totland Bay Beach, Totland
    Totland Bay Beach is a Seaside Award Flag beach ideal for families who want a sheltered sandy beach where they can relax and enjoy a picnic and a sunbathe and paddle. It is a clean beach with sand and shingle with a tree line backdrop and steps taki
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    Alum Bay Beach.Alum Bay Beach, Totland
    Alum Bay lies at the western most point of the Isle of Wight and you can see the Needles quite clearly here. One of the things tourists love is the varied coloured sands of the cliffs and it is still possible to get the layered sands in tiny bottles
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    Norton Beach.Norton Beach, Yarmouth
    Norton beach is on the other side of the harbour to Yarmouth and is situated between Fort Victoria and Yarmouth.
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    Yarmouth Beach.Yarmouth Beach, Yarmouth
    Yarmouth Beach is a tiny but sandy strip of beach edging the coast line of this town. The town is a port dating back to 991 now turned into a tourist spot where visitors will try to catch a few rays but it is not really a bathing beach. There are fa
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  • Accommodation in Isle of Wight

    As we have so many accommodation options this is not our complete list. We suggest looking at the Isle of Wight beaches or things to do and the interactive map will show all accommodation close by.

      Featured Accommodation


    Thorness Bay Holiday Park (Park Resorts).Thorness Bay Holiday Park (Park Resorts), Cowes
    With stunning views from the Park, a stroll through leafy woodland brings you to the sea. Only a short drive from the many attractions on offer, this Park is ideal for a great getaway that the whole family will love!
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    Landguard Holiday Park (Park Resorts).Landguard Holiday Park (Park Resorts), Shanklin
    This wonderful Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight is set amongst beautiful woodland. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pool, with fun play areas and an adventure playground. Complete with luxury lodge accommodation, this Park is perfect for a family holida
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    Nodes Point Holiday Park (Park Resorts).Nodes Point Holiday Park (Park Resorts), St Helens
    Enjoy spectacular coastal views from 65 acres of parkland running down to the beach. The golden sands of Ryde, and Sandown’s fun pier are just a short drive away.
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    Lower Hyde Holiday Park (Park Resorts).Lower Hyde Holiday Park (Park Resorts), Shanklin
    Close to the fun coastal town of Shanklin and some of the most popular golden sandy beaches on the Island.
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      Self Catering Cottages


    .Harbour Vista, Cowes
    Fabulous sundeck overlooks sea.
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    .Anchor Cottage, Cowes
    Quality fisherman cottage. Beams. Minutes from the watersedge pubs, restaurants
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    .Gurnard Pines Bungalow, Cowes
    Family owned bungalow in holiday park with heated indoor and outdoor pools
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    .Fieldside, Freshwater
    A comfy holiday home in unspoilt rural West Wight
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    .Chelsea Cottage, Ventnor
    Peaceful south-easterly facing Victorian cottage close to beaches and town
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      Premier Inn


    The Medina Quay.The Medina Quay, Newport
    Premier Inn Hotel and Restaurant.
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      Bed and Breakfasts


    .The Pilot Boat Inn, Bembridge
    Location. The Pilot Boat Inn is located in Bembridge and local attractions include Nunwell House, Browns Golf Course, and Ryde Terminal. Additional area points of interest include Sandown Pier and Ryde Pier Head Terminal.
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    .The Caledon, Cowes
    Location. The Caledon is located in Cowes, close to Cowes Harbour and Osborne House. Additional area points of interest include St. Thomas Church and Quarr Abbey. Property Features. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public are
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    .The Union Inn, Cowes
    Location. The Union Inn is located in Cowes, close to Cowes Harbour and Osborne House. Additional area points of interest include St. Thomas Church and Quarr Abbey. Property Features. The Union Inn features a porter/bellhop. Complimentary wireless
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    .Mimosa Lodge, Cowes
    Location. Mimosa Lodge is located near the beach in Cowes and close to Cowes Harbour and Osborne House. Additional area points of interest include St. Thomas Church and Quarr Abbey. Property Features. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is ser
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    .Criers Croft B&B, Freshwater
    Location. Criers Croft B&B is located in Freshwater, close to Yarmouth Castle. Regional points of interest also include National Motor Museum and Carisbrooke Castle. Property Features. The bed & breakfast serves a complimentary English breakfast. Cr
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    .The Crown Hotel, Ryde
    Location. The Crown Hotel is located in central Ryde, close to Ryde Terminal, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Quarr Abbey. Additional area points of interest include Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Property Features. The Crown Hotel features a rest
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    .Kasbah, Ryde
    Location. Kasbah is located in Ryde, close to Ryde Terminal, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Quarr Abbey. Additional area points of interest include Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Property Features. Kasbahs restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and
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    .The Fishbourne, Ryde
    Location. The Fishbourne is located in Ryde, close to Quarr Abbey, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Terminal. Nearby points of interest also include Osborne House. Property Features. The Fishbourne features tour/ticket assistance. Guest parking is
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    .Abingdon Guest Lodge, Ryde
    Location. Abingdon Guest Lodge is located in Ryde, close to Ryde Terminal, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Quarr Abbey. Nearby points of interest also include Nunwell House. Property Features. The guesthouse serves continental breakfasts (surcharges ap
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    .Sandown Manor - B&B, Sandown
    Location. Sandown Manor - B&B is located near the beach in Sandown and close to Browns Golf Course, Sandown Pier, and Nunwell House. Additional area points of interest include Shanklin Chine and Ryde Terminal. Property Features. Sandown Manor - B&B
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    .Whitecliff View, Sandown
    Location. Whitecliff View is located in Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. Whitecliff View features a library and a video library. Compli
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    .The Westfield, Sandown
    Location. The Westfield is located in Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. Recreational amenities include a spa tub. Complimentary wireless I
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    .Beaufort House, Sandown
    Location. Beaufort House is located in Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. Guest parking is complimentary. This is a smoke-free property.
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    .The Fernside, Sandown
    Location. The Fernside is located in central Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. The Fernside features a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Th
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    .The Belmore Guest House, Sandown
    Location. The Belmore Guest House is located near the beach in Sandown and close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. The guesthouse serves a complimentary
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    .Southwood House, Sandown
    Location. Southwood House is located near the beach in Sandown and close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Property Features. The bed & breakfast serves full breakfasts in
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    .The Boat House, Seaview
    Location. Located in Seaview, The Boat House is in the suburbs and close to Ryde Terminal and Ryde Pier Head Terminal. Additional area points of interest include Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Property Features. The Boat House features a restau
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    .Orchardcroft Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Orchardcroft Hotel is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Appuldurcombe House, and Sandown Pier. Nearby points of interest also include Ventnor Beach and Browns Golf Course. Property Features. Orchardcroft Hotel features a restau
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    .St Georges House Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Located in Shanklin, St Georges House Hotel is near the sea and close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Property Features. The bed & break
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    .Heatherleigh Guest House, Shanklin
    Location. Heatherleigh Guest House is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Property Features. A complimentary full breakfast
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    .The Belmont - B&B, Shanklin
    Location. The Belmont - B&B is located near the beach in Shanklin and close to Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Beach, and Sandown Pier. Nearby points of interest also include Browns Golf Course and Appuldurcombe House. Property Features. Recreational ameni
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    .The Birkdale Guest House, Shanklin
    Location. The Birkdale Guest House is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Appuldurcombe House. Nearby points of interest also include Ventnor Beach and Browns Golf Course. Property Features. Complimentary wireless Inter
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    .The Braemar, Shanklin
    Location. The Braemar is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Appuldurcombe House. Nearby points of interest also include Ventnor Beach and Browns Golf Course. Property Features. Complimentary wireless Internet access is
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    .The Richmond, Shanklin
    Location. The Richmond is located in Shanklins Shanklin neighborhood, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Property Features. The Richmond featur
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    .The Triton, Shanklin
    Location. The Triton is located near the beach in Shanklin and close to Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Beach, and Sandown Pier. Nearby points of interest also include Browns Golf Course and Appuldurcombe House. Property Features. The Triton features tour/
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    .Atholl Court, Shanklin
    Location. Atholl Court is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Property Features. Atholl Court features tour/ticket assistan
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    .The Snowdon Hotel (Non-Smoking), Shanklin
    Location. Located in Shanklin, The Snowdon Hotel (Non-Smoking) is near the sea and close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Property Features. The gu
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    .The Fawley, Shanklin
    Location. The Fawley is located near the beach in Shanklin and close to Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Beach, and Sandown Pier. Nearby points of interest also include Browns Golf Course and Appuldurcombe House. Property Features. The guesthouse serves a c
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    .Cornerways Hotel, Ventnor
    Location. Cornerways Hotel is located near the beach in Ventnor and close to Ventnor Beach, Shanklin Chine, and Appuldurcombe House. Additional area points of interest include Sandown Pier and St. Catherines Oratory. Property Features. Cornerways Ho
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    .The Hermitage Country House - Guest House, Ventnor
    Location. The Hermitage Country House - Guest House is located in Ventnor, close to St. Catherines Oratory and Appuldurcombe House. Additional area points of interest include Ventnor Beach and Shanklin Chine. Property Features. This 5-star property
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    .Gothic View Gourmet B&B, Ventnor
    Location. Gothic View Gourmet B&B is located in Ventnor, close to St. Catherines Oratory. Additional area points of interest include Appuldurcombe House and Carisbrooke Castle. Property Features. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is o
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    .Koala Cottage, Ventnor
    Location. Koala Cottage is located near the beach in Ventnor and close to Appuldurcombe House. Additional area points of interest include Ventnor Beach and Shanklin Chine. Property Features. Recreational amenities include a spa tub and a sauna. Spa
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      General Listings


    .BEST WESTERN NEW HOLMWOOD, Isle of Wight
    Hotel Year Built 1872 Year Remodeled 2002 Additional Property Description Sitting on the waters edge in Cowes, BEST WESTERN New Holmwood Hotel is perfectly placed to give guests unrivalled panorami
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    .PRIORY BAY HOTEL GOLF BEACH, Isle of Wight
    Priory Bay is the Isle of Wight s leading country house hotel. Overlooking the sea between Bembridge and Seaview, Priory Bay offers peace and seclusion within its own 70 acre estate, the finest seasonal cuisine, romantic walks along its own private b
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    .RYDE CASTLE HOTEL, Ryde
    The Ryde Castle Hotel Ryde Isle of Wight, was originally a large and spacious Victorian family home, overlooking Ryde Esplanade and Harbour on the Isle of Wight with stunning views across the Solent. This majestic building which was to become the Ryd
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    .YELFS HOTEL RYDE, Ryde
    CORPORATE/TRANSIENT HOTEL LIMITED SERVICEYEAR BUILT 1801ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF WIGHT, THE YELFS HOTEL OF RYDE IS IDEALLY LOCATED TO MANY OF THE WONDERFUL SITES THAT VISITORS CAN ENJOY. JUS
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    .Melville Hall Hotel, Sandown
    Location. Melville Hall Hotel is located in Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Hotel Features. Melville Hall Hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and
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    .Friends Hotel, Sandown
    Location. Friends Hotel is located in Sandown, close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Hotel Features. Friends Hotel features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Additional pro
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    .The Westhill Hotel, Sandown
    Location. The Westhill Hotel is located near the beach in Sandown and close to Sandown Pier, Browns Golf Course, and Nunwell House. Nearby points of interest also include Shanklin Chine. Hotel Features. The hotel serves English breakfasts in the din
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    .Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel is located near the beach in Shanklin and close to Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Beach, and Sandown Pier. Nearby points of interest also include Ventnor Beach and Appuldurcombe House. Hotel Features. Luccombe H
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    .Roseglen Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Roseglen Hotel is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Hotel Features. Roseglen Hotel features a porter/bellhop.
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    .The Harrow Lodge Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. The Harrow Lodge Hotel is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House and Ventnor Beach. Hotel Features. The Harrow Lodge Hotel's restaurant
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    .Curraghmore Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Curraghmore Hotel is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House. Hotel Features. Curraghmore Hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, a
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    .Mayfair Hotel, Shanklin
    Location. Mayfair Hotel is located in Shanklin, close to Shanklin Chine, Sandown Pier, and Browns Golf Course. Nearby points of interest also include Appuldurcombe House. Hotel Features. Mayfair Hotel features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Wireless
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    .The Wellington Hotel, Ventnor
    Location. The Wellington Hotel is located near the beach in Ventnor and close to Ventnor Beach, Appuldurcombe House, and Shanklin Chine. Additional area points of interest include St. Catherine's Oratory and Sandown Pier. Hotel Features. Dining opti
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  • Things To Do in Isle of Wight


    The Needles Old Battery.The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay
    The Needles Batteries are on the westerly point of the Isle of Wight and were constructed between 1861-95 for the coastal defence of England.    The overlook the Needles, a famous coastal and played a really important part in both world wa
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    Bembridge lifeboat station.Bembridge lifeboat station, Bembridge
    Bembridge Lifeboat station is a key station strategically situation on the Solent which is known as one of the busiest shipping lanes in English waters. Over 900 lives have been saved by the volunteers at Bembridge. In 1922 an all weather lifeboat h
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    Bembridge Windmill.Bembridge Windmill, Bembridge
    Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and was built in the 1700s and played an vital role in the local community for two centuries providing work for generations.  In the 1880s the arrival of the railway meant cheaper
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    Brighstone Shop and Museum.Brighstone Shop and Museum, Brighstone
    Brighstone Shop and Museum is all houses in a neat row of small, traditional, thatched cottages in the village. It sells a variety of goods likes post cards, ad hoc gifts, pottery, tissues, bric a brac and ornaments and National Trust Memberships!
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    Carisbrooke Castle.Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke
    Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight’s royal castle is near complete, with battlements, a keep and a museum. Discover why it was famous as a royal prison to Charles I; see the room from which he tried to escape – twice!
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    Cowes lifeboat station.Cowes lifeboat station, Cowes
    Cowes lifeboat station was founded in 1986 and RNLI took ownership in 2008. Cowes Lifeboat Station is involved in over 40 Search and Rescue (SOR) operations within the Solent from their current base in Shepard's wharf marina. This is a charitable o
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    Inshore Lifeboat Centre.Inshore Lifeboat Centre, Cowes
    Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) is state-of-the-art RNLI boatyard occupying two acres on the East Cowes bank of the River Medina. The ILC is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for its work involving inflatable and rigid inflatable lifeboa
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    Cowes Harbour.Cowes Harbour, Cowes
    Cowes Harbour is recognised as one of the premium yachting centres of the world. It is home to the Round the Island Race which is one of the world's largest yacht races and the infamous Cowes Week where thousands gather every year to witness th
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    Osborne House.Osborne House, East Cowes
    Osborne House is a popular attraction on the Isle of Wight. Known fondly as Queen Victoria's palace-by-the-sea this estate has an exquisitely furnished house and terraced gardens with panoramic views leading down to its own private beach on the
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    Mottistone Manor Garden.Mottistone Manor Garden, Mottistone
    Mottistone Manor Garden is full of surprises set alongside an Elizabethan manor house in a peaceful valley setting. Children's flowerpot trail, family activity packs and walks to the Long Stone and beyond.
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    Needles Lighthouse.Needles Lighthouse, Needles
    Set in the western approaches to the Isle of Wight, the Needles form a narrow chalky peninsula which rises from jagged rocks to 120m cliffs. These rocks have always been a hazard to ships making their way up the Solent to Portsmouth and Southampton W
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    The Owl and Monkey Haven.The Owl and Monkey Haven, Newport
    The Owl and Monkey Haven is a primate sanctuary near Newport. It is a family run project where the owners provide a safe haven for primates and birds of prey who have been abandoned by their owners. Here you will meet cheeky monkeys, lazy lemurs and
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    Old Town Hall.Old Town Hall, Newtown
    17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history. Located in a now tranquil village on the edge of a marshland nature reserve.
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    Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park.Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park, Niton
    Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park is set looking out over the south west coast of the Isle of Wight and is unique in that its attractions blend with the natural beauty of the surroundings making it stand out from the normal theme parks in the United Kingd
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    St Catherines Lighthouse.St Catherines Lighthouse, Niton Undercliff
    St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated at Niton Undercliffe, 5 miles from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and comprises a white octagonal tower with 94 steps up to the lantern. The main light, visible for up to 30 nautical miles in clear weather is the t
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    Ryde pier.Ryde pier, Ryde
    Ryde Pier was a group of three separate piers: - a promenade pier (now a listed building) - an electric tramway pier (now gone) - and a steam railway pier (still used although not by steam trains). Pier History Designed by John Kent of Southampton,
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    Sandown Culver pier.Sandown Culver pier, Sandown
    First small pier at Sandown was opened around 1879 and later extended in the late 1880's. 1968 saw major redevelopment of the entire pier structure. The pavilion was demolished and the shore end redeveloped. Many of the iron piles replaced in concret
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    Totland Bay pier.Totland Bay pier, Totland Bay
    Totland Bay Pier pier was constructed of a light girder framework on cast iron piles and a timber deck in the late 1870's. Now in a dilapidated state and its long-term future seems insecure.
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    Appuldurcombe House.Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall
    Appuldurcombe House, an important example of English baroque Architecture: the 1701 east front has now been restored. It stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds. An exhibition of photographs and prints depict the house and its history.
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    Yarmouth lifeboat station.Yarmouth lifeboat station, Yarmouth
    Yarmouth lifeboat station was established in 1924 after it moved from Totland Bay. The station operates an all weather lifeboat. Station only open by appointment, shop open daily.
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    Yarmouth Castle.Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth
    Yarmouth Castle, the last and most sophisticated of Henry VIII's coastal defences. Displays inside the castle include atmospheric recreations of how the rooms were used in the 16th century, and an exhibition about the many wrecks which occurred in th
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    Yarmouth pier.Yarmouth pier, Yarmouth
    The Yarmouth Pier is the only pier left in The British Isles that is totally constructed from wood. It is "T" shaped and 609ft long.
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    Isle of Wight Zoo.Isle of Wight Zoo, Yaverland
    The Isle of Wight Zoo specialises in the care and conservation of big cats and Madagascan animals. It is situated at Yaverland near the sea and the staff are really friendly and encourage visitors to participate as much as possible. Offering a clos
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  • Places To Shop in Isle of Wight

  • Places To Eat in Isle of Wight


    The Tower at the Ventnor Towers, Ventnor.The Tower at the Ventnor Towers, Ventnor
    Perched on the clifftops of Ventnor overlooking the English Channel, The Tower restaurant offers stunning sea views and gracious, relaxing surroundings within the Victorian elegance of the Ventnor Towers Hotel. A diverse menu of British and continent
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    Beach Hut Diner and Bistro.Beach Hut Diner and Bistro, Ventnor
    Beach: Ventnor Beach View: Overlooking the family-friendly sandy bay at Ventnor What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, snacks, sandwiches, fresh seafood, cream teas, hot and cold drinks, ice-creams. To eat in or take away.
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    The Beach Shack.The Beach Shack, Sandown
    Beach: The blue flag Sandown beach View: Situated right on the beach on the western edge of Sandown seafront, looking out over the beautiful, sandy bay towards the downs at Ventnor. What’s on the menu?: A Mediterranean style café with
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    The Beach Cafe.The Beach Cafe, Sandown
    Beach: The blue flag Sandown beach View: Located right opposite Sandown’s sandy beach, enjoy views over the bays of Sandown and Shanklin. You can sit inside or outside, directly on the promenade. What’s on the menu?: Light bites, wraps,
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    Baywatch on the Beach.Baywatch on the Beach, Saint Helens
    Beach: Saint Helens Beach, Bembridge View: Situated right on the sandy/shingle beach. Sit at one of the outdoor tables with spectacular views of the eastern Solent and the approach to Bembridge Harbour. What’s on the menu?: A great seafood-ba
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    The Watersedge Beach Cafe.The Watersedge Beach Cafe, Gurnard
    Beach: Gurnard Beach, Cowes View: Situated right on the beach next to the Gurnard Sailing Club with stunning views over Cowes and out to sea. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, baguettes, light bites, hot and cold drinks, cakes and desserts. Fu
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