Isle of Wight attractions:
we've found the very best!

Numerous Isle of Wight attractions are listed in the Guide books, so it's sometimes really difficult to know which are worth visiting. And that's quite a problem because, when you've only got a few days on the island, you want to be sure you're not going to waste your precious time - or your money. Right?

So, in order to help you, we're exploring the places listed in the various guide books and we're making our own list of favourites, all of which we recommend to you.

Pencil Cottage, Shanklin Old Village

So let's make a start ....

We have personally explored and can recommend visiting the following places. (Simply click on each BLUE link for further information):

CARISBROOKE CASTLE
In our opinion, Carisbrooke Castle is one of the island's 'must see' attractions. It is open all year round (except 24th - 26th December) and is now managed by English Heritage as an ancient monument .....

OSBORNE HOUSE
Osborne House, Queen Victoria's much loved island retreat, is undoubtedly one of the best known, 'must-see' attractions in the Isle of Wight .....

ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY
The ever popular Isle of Wight Steam Railway, located at Havenstreet Station near Ryde, is not only for big boys and little boys. There is something to interest everyone - including a ride on a real steam train ....

VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN
Open all year round, and with floral delights at every turn, Ventnor Botanic Garden is a wonderful place to explore. We visit on a regular basis and are never disappointed ....

APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE
Although little more than an empty shell, Appuldurcombe House is an excellent example of early eighteenth century English Baroque architecture ....

We look forward to adding to this page over the coming months


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