Ian's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Queen Victoria’s summer palace. Beautiful house, extensive grounds and private beach
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Queen Victoria’s summer palace. Beautiful house, extensive grounds and private beach
A beautiful old castle just 15 mins walk from the house where Charles the first was imprisoned
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I-Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillA beautiful old castle just 15 mins walk from the house where Charles the first was imprisoned
The most famous landmark on the island. The needles are 3 rocks in the sea. There is a chairlift to take you down to the beach, where you can take a boat trip to the needles. Here you will find the famous coloured sand.
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Isibonelo sase-Needles Landmark
Alum Bay New RoadThe most famous landmark on the island. The needles are 3 rocks in the sea. There is a chairlift to take you down to the beach, where you can take a boat trip to the needles. Here you will find the famous coloured sand.
A beautiful woodland chine that runs from the old village down to the beach. In the evening it is lit up. The village itself is very pretty with thatched tea rooms and pubs.
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Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveA beautiful woodland chine that runs from the old village down to the beach. In the evening it is lit up. The village itself is very pretty with thatched tea rooms and pubs.
Quart abbey is a working Benedictine monastery. You can sit in on a service or take a walk in the woods where you might be lucky enough to see a red squirrel! In the monastery shop you can try the mead made from the abbey’s own honey.
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Quarr Abbey station
Quart abbey is a working Benedictine monastery. You can sit in on a service or take a walk in the woods where you might be lucky enough to see a red squirrel! In the monastery shop you can try the mead made from the abbey’s own honey.
Beautiful gardens with many exotic flowers and plants. There are also two restaurants serving local produce
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Ulwandle lwaseVentnor Botanic
Undercliff DriveBeautiful gardens with many exotic flowers and plants. There are also two restaurants serving local produce
The wild heart animal sanctuary looks after rescued animals from all over the world. See the only white tigers in Europe
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Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadThe wild heart animal sanctuary looks after rescued animals from all over the world. See the only white tigers in Europe
The Alpaca Farm
Walking with the alpacas is a great experience
Lovely steam railway which takes you through the countryside
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadLovely steam railway which takes you through the countryside
Godshill is the most visited village on the island with its quaint thatched cottages and pretty church. Have a cream tea in one of many tea rooms or try the local cider. Take a short walk up the hill to the church with a locally made ice cream
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Model Village Godshill
High StreetGodshill is the most visited village on the island with its quaint thatched cottages and pretty church. Have a cream tea in one of many tea rooms or try the local cider. Take a short walk up the hill to the church with a locally made ice cream
Food scene
If you love garlic then this place is for you! Lots of different types including the famous Elephant garlic! Here you can try garlic beer and garlic ice cream. There are also tours around the farm, and a cafe selling all things garlicky!
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The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneIf you love garlic then this place is for you! Lots of different types including the famous Elephant garlic! Here you can try garlic beer and garlic ice cream. There are also tours around the farm, and a cafe selling all things garlicky!
The Royal Hotel
Belgrave RoadThe best afternoon tea! Must be booked in advance
The Taverners
High StreetGreat food with local produce
Woods Kitchen
High StreetGood food and great Sunday lunch. Themed afternoon tea ( must be booked in advance)
Burrs Restaurant
22-24 Lugley StreetLovely little fine dining restaurant serving quality British food
Hewitt's Restaurant
33 Lugley StLovely restaurant serving local produce. Has a secret garden too
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeGreat for seafood
The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeLovely traditional food over looking the sea
Salty's
Quay StreetGreat for seafood in a relaxed atmosphere
Castle Inn
91 High StLovely old pub serving local food and island beers
The Bargeman's Rest
Local pub serving local produce down by the river
Mediterranean style restaurant with good seafood, fish and stone baked pizzas ( the duck and hoisin is a must try!)
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The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillMediterranean style restaurant with good seafood, fish and stone baked pizzas ( the duck and hoisin is a must try!)
Cycling and walking
The red squirrel trail is great for cycling and walking, beautiful scenery and the chance to see the red squirrels
Red Squirrel 🐿️ Trail Sandown
PO36The red squirrel trail is great for cycling and walking, beautiful scenery and the chance to see the red squirrels
Tennyson Trail
A lovely walk along the downs and round freshwater bay
Sunbathing
Appley Tower
Garden WalkLovely, Sandy beach in the town by the sea
Watersports
Compton Beach
Great beach for sunbathing and surfing
Wight Waters Adventure Water Sports
5 Rew ClExcellent for kayaking and bodyboarding
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
The island’s bus service is excellent and frequent
Buy a 24 or 48 hr pass . Excellent value
Ukuzulazula
Bicycles are a great way to get about the island
Bicycles are available for hire in Cowes and Yarmouth