Angela’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Popular sightseeing village on the island. Independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants.
Take a evening walk through The Chine and along the seafront - don't worry there's lift back to the top of the cliff.
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Shanklin Old Village
A3055Popular sightseeing village on the island. Independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants.
Take a evening walk through The Chine and along the seafront - don't worry there's lift back to the top of the cliff.
The Island’s oldest visitor attraction that’s been drawing visitors for over 200 years with its natural beauty and wonder. With the only pub on the beach on the island - The Fisherman's Cottage - https://shanklinchine.co.uk/fishermans-cottage/ (open seasonally), and the historic PLUTO (https://shanklinchine.co.uk/pluto/) it's well worth a visit...
https://shanklinchine.co.uk/
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Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveThe Island’s oldest visitor attraction that’s been drawing visitors for over 200 years with its natural beauty and wonder. With the only pub on the beach on the island - The Fisherman's Cottage - https://shanklinchine.co.uk/fishermans-cottage/ (open seasonally), and the historic PLUTO (https://shanklinchine.co.uk/pluto/) it's well worth a visit...
https://shanklinchine.co.uk/
Food scene
A favourite of mine to eat out in... local produce, stunning views and a good experience all round.
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The Duck
Appley RiseA favourite of mine to eat out in... local produce, stunning views and a good experience all round.
Seafront pub with views across the Solent. Situated in the little sailing village of Seaview.
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The Old Fort
EsplanadeSeafront pub with views across the Solent. Situated in the little sailing village of Seaview.
What views and fresh local seafood. Booking advised.
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The Best Dressed Crab Ltd
Embankment RoadWhat views and fresh local seafood. Booking advised.
Tearooms with stunning views across the countryside.
Traditional Tea Room serving loose leaf teas, LaVazza coffee, a selection of freshly baked home-made cakes, scones and freshly prepared light lunches.
https://www.bartlettsgreenfarm.co.uk/
Bartletts Green Farm Tea Rooms
Tearooms with stunning views across the countryside.
Traditional Tea Room serving loose leaf teas, LaVazza coffee, a selection of freshly baked home-made cakes, scones and freshly prepared light lunches.
https://www.bartlettsgreenfarm.co.uk/
The Taverners
High StreetBooking advised.
https://www.thetavernersgodshill.co.uk
Woods Kitchen
High StreetBooking advised
https://woodskitchen.co.uk
Isle of Wight Pearl
Military RoadGreat café with views across the cliffs out to sea.
Days out
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadA great day out for families
Queen Victoria's island home.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
Free entry if you're a member of English Heritage.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/prices-and-opening-times/
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Osbourne House
Queen Victoria's island home.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
Free entry if you're a member of English Heritage.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/prices-and-opening-times/
Historic castle - always a family favourite...
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/
Another English Heritage property so worth joining if you're thinking of visiting a couple of their properties on the island
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/prices-and-opening-times/
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I-Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillHistoric castle - always a family favourite...
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/
Another English Heritage property so worth joining if you're thinking of visiting a couple of their properties on the island
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/prices-and-opening-times/
A great day out for everyone - get to experience a bygone era...
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadA great day out for everyone - get to experience a bygone era...
Catholic Benedictine monastery on the outskirts of Ryde.
Tea rooms selling homemade cakes and local produce.
A popular attraction for all.
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Quarr Abbey
Quarr RoadCatholic Benedictine monastery on the outskirts of Ryde.
Tea rooms selling homemade cakes and local produce.
A popular attraction for all.
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
490 Newport Rd
http://www.wmahm.org.uk/
Quintessential English Village, boasting some of the oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight.
Home to the Model Village. Choice of tea rooms. Two popular eateries - The Taverners (https://www.thetavernersgodshill.co.uk) and Woods Kitchen (https://woodskitchen.co.uk/). Booking advised for both.
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Godshill
Quintessential English Village, boasting some of the oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight.
Home to the Model Village. Choice of tea rooms. Two popular eateries - The Taverners (https://www.thetavernersgodshill.co.uk) and Woods Kitchen (https://woodskitchen.co.uk/). Booking advised for both.
Fab day out for the family, complete with chairlift ride to see the coloured sands on the beach at Alum Bay.
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Isibonelo sase-Needles Landmark
Alum Bay New RoadFab day out for the family, complete with chairlift ride to see the coloured sands on the beach at Alum Bay.
City/town information
Nearest town to us... independent shops and restaurants.
Ryde is where the hovercraft comes in - always worth a watch.
Appley Beach is a few minutes along the Esplanade with plenty of sandy beach - perfect for a day on the beach. There's a park opposite part of the beach and a café at either end of the seawall (Appley to Puckpool).
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Ryde
Nearest town to us... independent shops and restaurants.
Ryde is where the hovercraft comes in - always worth a watch.
Appley Beach is a few minutes along the Esplanade with plenty of sandy beach - perfect for a day on the beach. There's a park opposite part of the beach and a café at either end of the seawall (Appley to Puckpool).
Thriving village with plenty of independent shops. Couple of pubs and takeaways.
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Bembridge
Thriving village with plenty of independent shops. Couple of pubs and takeaways.
Activities
A must visit for beach rides... one of my favourite summer treats.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Sally's Riding School
A must visit for beach rides... one of my favourite summer treats.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.