Amanda's Guidebook
Entertainment
Great day out for kids of all ages! Visit the dinosaurs, cowboy town, fairy castle and Rumpus mansion. Try out the water slides and rollercoaster. Lots of live events during school holidays, check out the website to find out more https://blackgangchine.com. Visitors have 7 days to revisit the park with there ticket.
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Blackgang Chine
Great day out for kids of all ages! Visit the dinosaurs, cowboy town, fairy castle and Rumpus mansion. Try out the water slides and rollercoaster. Lots of live events during school holidays, check out the website to find out more https://blackgangchine.com. Visitors have 7 days to revisit the park with there ticket.
The sister park to Blackgang Chine, it is possible to buy a joint ticket and save £. Aimed at older children, lots of adventure play, fun rides and slides, falconry and extensive gardens to explore. Lots of extra entertainment during school holidays and return for free for up to 7 days! https://robin-hill.com
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Robin Hill
Downend RoadThe sister park to Blackgang Chine, it is possible to buy a joint ticket and save £. Aimed at older children, lots of adventure play, fun rides and slides, falconry and extensive gardens to explore. Lots of extra entertainment during school holidays and return for free for up to 7 days! https://robin-hill.com
Award-winning Farm Park provides lots to see and do, areas to explore and adventures to be had, with just as much indoors as outdoors. There are go-karts, jumping pillows, trim trails, sledge slides and straw barn fun, plus animals in the paddocks and animal barn. https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park
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Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadAward-winning Farm Park provides lots to see and do, areas to explore and adventures to be had, with just as much indoors as outdoors. There are go-karts, jumping pillows, trim trails, sledge slides and straw barn fun, plus animals in the paddocks and animal barn. https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park
Lovely gardens overlooking the sea, a crazy golf course and cafe are centrally located for a spot of lunch and entertainment.
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Rylstone Gardens
11 Popham RdLovely gardens overlooking the sea, a crazy golf course and cafe are centrally located for a spot of lunch and entertainment.
The sanctuary has a wide variety of animals but specialise in tigers and lemurs. Recently rebranded as Wildheart animal sanctuary. https://www.wildheartanimalsanctuary.org
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Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadThe sanctuary has a wide variety of animals but specialise in tigers and lemurs. Recently rebranded as Wildheart animal sanctuary. https://www.wildheartanimalsanctuary.org
Lovely, old fashioned steam railway. Take a trip on a steam train and visit the museum. Lots of additional entertainment during school holidays. https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadLovely, old fashioned steam railway. Take a trip on a steam train and visit the museum. Lots of additional entertainment during school holidays. https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk
A lovely place to visit, the donkeys are rescued from all over the UK and further afield. Free entry and cafe that serves lunches and cakes. https://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org
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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
A lovely place to visit, the donkeys are rescued from all over the UK and further afield. Free entry and cafe that serves lunches and cakes. https://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org
Visit the famous sands of Alum Bay, take a ride on the chairlift from the top of the cliff to the beach. Small rides, shops, glass blowing and sweet manufactory. The open top bus from Yarmouth (Needles Breezer) stops at the attractions and then continues out onto the Needles Headland to the National Trust Needles Old Battery. National Trust members get half price tickets on the Needles Breezer bus.
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Isibonelo sase-Needles Landmark
Alum Bay New RoadVisit the famous sands of Alum Bay, take a ride on the chairlift from the top of the cliff to the beach. Small rides, shops, glass blowing and sweet manufactory. The open top bus from Yarmouth (Needles Breezer) stops at the attractions and then continues out onto the Needles Headland to the National Trust Needles Old Battery. National Trust members get half price tickets on the Needles Breezer bus.
Food scene
Award-wining restaurant located on the sea wall at Colwell Bay, a short walk along the beach from The Chalet. Booking is essential and in high season bookings should be made well in advance. https://thehutcolwell.co.uk
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The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadAward-wining restaurant located on the sea wall at Colwell Bay, a short walk along the beach from The Chalet. Booking is essential and in high season bookings should be made well in advance. https://thehutcolwell.co.uk
A specialist sea food restaurant located on the sea front at Totland Bay. Often hosts live entertainment at the weekends. http://www.waterfrontiow.com
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The Waterfront
Madeira RoadA specialist sea food restaurant located on the sea front at Totland Bay. Often hosts live entertainment at the weekends. http://www.waterfrontiow.com
Family friendly pub with large outdoor dining area and children’s play area. A 5 minute drive from Blackgang Chine. https://wightmouse.co.uk
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Wight Mouse Inn
Church PlaceFamily friendly pub with large outdoor dining area and children’s play area. A 5 minute drive from Blackgang Chine. https://wightmouse.co.uk
Harbour-side restaurant in Yarmouth, located above the Wightlink ferry terminal. The outdoor terraces and enclosed Shelters offer views across the Harbour, Yarmouth Castle, and out to the Solent. https://www.theterraceiow.co.uk/
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The Terrace
Quay StreetHarbour-side restaurant in Yarmouth, located above the Wightlink ferry terminal. The outdoor terraces and enclosed Shelters offer views across the Harbour, Yarmouth Castle, and out to the Solent. https://www.theterraceiow.co.uk/
Family friendly pub, with decent food and the start of an Ale trail between Yarmouth and Freshwater.
https://www.wheatsheafyarmouth.co.uk
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Wheatsheaf Inn
Bridge RoadFamily friendly pub, with decent food and the start of an Ale trail between Yarmouth and Freshwater.
https://www.wheatsheafyarmouth.co.uk
Lovely cafe, next to the pier in Yarmouth. Serving, lunches, cake and ice cream. Easy walking distance from The Chalet via the Isle of Wight coast path, through Fort Victoria Country Park.
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The Gossips Cafe
Lovely cafe, next to the pier in Yarmouth. Serving, lunches, cake and ice cream. Easy walking distance from The Chalet via the Isle of Wight coast path, through Fort Victoria Country Park.
Family friendly beach side cafe. Serves breakfasts, lunches, cake and ice cream to eat in or take away. A short walk along the beach from The Chalet.
Colwell Captains Cabin Cafe
22 Colwell Chine RdFamily friendly beach side cafe. Serves breakfasts, lunches, cake and ice cream to eat in or take away. A short walk along the beach from The Chalet.
Totties Fish & Chips
Great fish and chip shop in Totland, a short walk from the seafront.
Great Chinese located in Totland, only a few minutes drive from The Chalet. Delivery available.
SUNBO - Chinese & Oriental Takeaway
3 The BroadwayGreat Chinese located in Totland, only a few minutes drive from The Chalet. Delivery available.
Garlicky shop and restaurant set in acres of countryside to explore, small children’s play area and tractor rides available. https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk
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The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneGarlicky shop and restaurant set in acres of countryside to explore, small children’s play area and tractor rides available. https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk
Beaches
The nearest beach to The Chalet, a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. A beautiful sand and shingle beach, perfect for sandcastles, swimming, body boarding and paddle boarding. Walk along the beach to the facilities of Colwell Bay, including a cafe, ice cream shop, beach shop and famous restaurant ‘The Hut’.
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Colwell Bay
The nearest beach to The Chalet, a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. A beautiful sand and shingle beach, perfect for sandcastles, swimming, body boarding and paddle boarding. Walk along the beach to the facilities of Colwell Bay, including a cafe, ice cream shop, beach shop and famous restaurant ‘The Hut’.
Beautiful sandy beach accessed via a step set of steps from the National Trust car park. Great for surfing and swimming. Toilets available in the car park and an ice cream van is often parked there too. A 15 minute drive from The Chalet.
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Compton Bay
Beautiful sandy beach accessed via a step set of steps from the National Trust car park. Great for surfing and swimming. Toilets available in the car park and an ice cream van is often parked there too. A 15 minute drive from The Chalet.
Historical
Carisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and a royal summer residence. Today it’s the quintessential romantic castle, with lots to see and enjoy in the fresh open air. Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls, or wander the moat to discover King Charles I’s bowling green. Enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden, before meeting the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=carisbrooke%20castle
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I-Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillCarisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and a royal summer residence. Today it’s the quintessential romantic castle, with lots to see and enjoy in the fresh open air. Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls, or wander the moat to discover King Charles I’s bowling green. Enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden, before meeting the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=carisbrooke%20castle
Once the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, now you can visit Victoria and Albert's private apartments, their bathing beach and children's play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces where the stunning views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples.
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Osbourne House
Once the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, now you can visit Victoria and Albert's private apartments, their bathing beach and children's play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces where the stunning views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples.
Victorian coastal defence and secret rocket testing site perched high above the Needles Rocks. Owned and run by the National Trust. Walk from The Needles Landmark Attraction at Alum Bay, or hop on the Needles Breezer open top bus (NT members get half price tickets on the bus).
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I-Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Victorian coastal defence and secret rocket testing site perched high above the Needles Rocks. Owned and run by the National Trust. Walk from The Needles Landmark Attraction at Alum Bay, or hop on the Needles Breezer open top bus (NT members get half price tickets on the bus).