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Pack up the family and embark on your voyage of discovery on the Isle of Wight. It’s just a short hop and a skip across the Solent and you’ll be amazed at what’s waiting on the other side.
High downs and soaring cliffs, long sandy beaches fringed by farms and forestland, fishing villages, and bustling resorts, it’s no wonder that this almost fairy-tale-like island was the inspiration of Lewis Carroll to write his magical story Alice in Wonderland.
Throughout history, Blackgang Chine had a reputation for shipwrecks, gangs, and smugglers, and this swashbuckling imagery provides the inspiration for the Chine’s own theme park. You might be surprised to find lions and tigers on the island, yet you can see them and lots of other animals looking quite at home in the Monkey Haven. And for gardeners, no Isle of Wight short break is complete without a trip to Ventnor Botanic Gardens, where plants thrive in the wonderful island micro-climate.
Places to visit on the Isle of Wight
The sheltered south-east towns of Sandown and Shanklin are among the most popular places to visit on the Isle of Wight while further north, Cowes and Newport are popular for days out and bustling with activity. If you’re looking for things to do in Ryde, there are three award-winning beaches with attractions and refreshments nearby.
Appuldurcombe House Historical House
Bembridge Windmill National Trust
Blackgang Chine Amusement/Theme Park
Borthwood Copse National Trust
Brading Roman Villa Museum Historical House
Carisbrooke Castle Castle English Heritage
Farringford House Historical House
Haseley Manor Historical House
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Museum
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Heritage Railway
The Needles Battery National Trust
Newport Roman Villa Museum Historical House
Newtown Old Town Hall National Trust
Robin Hill Amusement/Theme Park
Seaview Wildlife Encounter Zoo
