Sammy & Damian’s guidebook
Shopping
Nearby supermarket with parking, excellent selection of products and good prices
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Aldi
Airfield WayNearby supermarket with parking, excellent selection of products and good prices
Pub, craft stores, old-fashioned penny arcade, and more. Free parking.
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Arreton Barns
Main RoadPub, craft stores, old-fashioned penny arcade, and more. Free parking.
The Range, Cowes
79 Place RdHomewares, DIY supplies, gardening, cafe and free parking.
Pearl jewellery shop and cafe. Spectacular views from the cliff out to sea.
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Wight-sziget gyöngye
Military RoadPearl jewellery shop and cafe. Spectacular views from the cliff out to sea.
Days out
Visit the UK's oldest theme park and immerse yourself in the Land of Imagination.
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Blackgang Chine
Visit the UK's oldest theme park and immerse yourself in the Land of Imagination.
Brading Római Villa
Morton Old RoadMuseum of Roman mosaics & archaeology
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads.
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Carisbrooke-kastély
Castle HillFine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads.
Dinoszaurusz-sziget
Culver ParadeInteractive museum of fossils & geology
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall and are open all year round from 10:00am till 4:30pm*, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to come and visit their lovely donkeys including well behaved dogs. The charity relies entirely on donations, adoptions and the many fundraising activities held throughout the year.
*Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall and are open all year round from 10:00am till 4:30pm*, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to come and visit their lovely donkeys including well behaved dogs. The charity relies entirely on donations, adoptions and the many fundraising activities held throughout the year.
*Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
A lovely place to visit for a couple of hours. While away some time, watching the boats with the not-to distant mainland as a backdrop.There's a cafe, shops, reptilarium, planetarium, model railway and 22 hectares of woodland to explore.
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Fort Victoria Country Park
Westhill LaneA lovely place to visit for a couple of hours. While away some time, watching the boats with the not-to distant mainland as a backdrop.There's a cafe, shops, reptilarium, planetarium, model railway and 22 hectares of woodland to explore.
Isle of Wight Gőzvasút
Main RoadA heritage railway
You’ll meet all kinds of wonderful creatures at this popular animal sanctuary, including the singing Lar Gibbons, cheeky Meerkats, slithering snakes and the cutest owls. Now more than ever they need our support.
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Majom menedék
Staplers RoadYou’ll meet all kinds of wonderful creatures at this popular animal sanctuary, including the singing Lar Gibbons, cheeky Meerkats, slithering snakes and the cutest owls. Now more than ever they need our support.
National Trust - Bembridge Fort
Culver Down RoadA fort built on the highest point of Bembridge Down
Victorian coastal fort, exhibition and tea room (with views)
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The Needles régi és új akkumulátora
Victorian coastal fort, exhibition and tea room (with views)
Historic estate, gardens, an olive grove, pathways & shop
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Mottistone Manor Garden
Historic estate, gardens, an olive grove, pathways & shop
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
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National Trust - Newtown National Nature Reserve
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
Quarr Abbey station
Scenic monastery with a cafe & a farm
With some incredible day and night time experiences to be found throughout the season, Robin Hill Country Park is the perfect destination for visitors of all ages. Set in 88 acres of beautiful countryside, the park provides fun, adventure and great family experiences.
Joint park tickets can also be purchased to include Blackgang Chine Amusement Park.
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Robin Hill
Downend RoadWith some incredible day and night time experiences to be found throughout the season, Robin Hill Country Park is the perfect destination for visitors of all ages. Set in 88 acres of beautiful countryside, the park provides fun, adventure and great family experiences.
Joint park tickets can also be purchased to include Blackgang Chine Amusement Park.
Shop, cafe and winery tours. Free tasting too. Wine, liquers and local produce for sale.
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook LaneShop, cafe and winery tours. Free tasting too. Wine, liquers and local produce for sale.
Tapnell Farm is a former dairy farm, turned all-weather attraction, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Isle of Wight. It is one of most popular things to do on the Isle of Wight, and a great family day out whatever the weather!
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Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadTapnell Farm is a former dairy farm, turned all-weather attraction, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Isle of Wight. It is one of most popular things to do on the Isle of Wight, and a great family day out whatever the weather!
As soon as you think of the Isle of Wight the iconic image of the world famous chairlift taking you to see the needles rocks and coloured sands spring to mind.
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The Needles Landmark Látványosság
Alum Bay New RoadAs soon as you think of the Isle of Wight the iconic image of the world famous chairlift taking you to see the needles rocks and coloured sands spring to mind.
The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors.
Tropical house, cafe, restuarant, gift shop, evening perfomances, and wellbeing experience.
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Ventnor Botanikus Kert
Undercliff DriveThe Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors.
Tropical house, cafe, restuarant, gift shop, evening perfomances, and wellbeing experience.
Appuldurcombe House
Baroque country house & heritage gardens
Amazon World Zoo
Watery LaneRare & exotic animals plus a gift shop
Isle of Wight Állatkert
Yaverland RoadExotic cats, Madagascan lemurs & more
Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Celebrated photographer's former home
The Isle of Wight Bus Museum
Park RoadVintage public transport vehicles
Bay surrounded by multi-coloured cliffs - famous for its multi-coloured sand and fossil finds
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Alum Bay
Bay surrounded by multi-coloured cliffs - famous for its multi-coloured sand and fossil finds
Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre
Station RoadThe Wight Military and Heritage Museum
490 Newport RdButterfly World IOW
Staplers RoadButterflies and garden
Activities
Surf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons. SUP hire also.
iSurf - Surf School (Hanover Point Car Park)
Military RoadSurf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons. SUP hire also.
Wight Karting
Brading RoadGo-kart track
Goodleaf Tree Climbing
Garden WalkClimbing and outdoor recreation
Pubs
Sportsman's Rest
Main RoadLocal pub 3 miles away
English pub with hearty fare and a beer garden. Karaoke nights and other entertainment available throughout the year. Only a short drive from Thorness Bay (5 minutes).
The Travellers Joy
85 Pallance RdEnglish pub with hearty fare and a beer garden. Karaoke nights and other entertainment available throughout the year. Only a short drive from Thorness Bay (5 minutes).
Food scene
Lovely cafe and shop. You don't even need to like garlic, but if you do, you'll love all the wonderful produce on offer.
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The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneLovely cafe and shop. You don't even need to like garlic, but if you do, you'll love all the wonderful produce on offer.
Sightseeing
National Trust - Bembridge Windmill
High StreetLandmark windmill with seasonal tours
Yarmouth Castle
Quay StreetCoastal Tudor fortress with picnic area (English Heritage)
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveGorge with winding woodland paths
Grassy hilltop above the English Channel - fabulous walks and exhilarating views
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Tennyson Trail
Grassy hilltop above the English Channel - fabulous walks and exhilarating views
Newport Roman Villa
Cypress RoadExcavated Roman villa remains
St. Catherine's Oratory
Blackgang RoadFamous lighthouse
The Classic Boat Museum
Columbine RoadClassic boats, yachts & maritime history
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Lane End RoadOpen 2pm-4pm to view the lifeboat. Also RNLI shop.
Beaches
Shanklin Beach
Luccombe RoadBeachfront with cabanas & activities
Compton Beach