Local Attractions

Thatched cottages, stunning coastal scenery (including Alum Bay and the Needles), scrupulously clean beaches and a wealth of visitor attractions, the Isle of Wight has it all. “The Island” has a laid back charm that has appealed to holiday makers for many years. It is also starting to attract the hip crowd, from music festivals to extreme sports and chic hotels and restaurants. For the more energetic, there’s plenty of activities to keep you busy including sailing, windsurfing and paragliding. If you just want to unwind and relax, then the island has many places for you to escape.

For a place that measures only 23 miles by 13 miles. The Isle of Wight has over 60 places to visit with plenty of things to do come rain or shine! There are timeless attractions such as Osbourne House (once the summer retreat of Queen Victoria) and Brading Roman Villa. The kids will love to journey back to prehistoric times, looking at fossils and life-sized animated models at the islands dinosaur museums. For shoppers, there are well known high street stores, individual boutiques, antique and craft markets - whatever your preference, there's something to please all tastes. You’ll be spoilt for choice when eating out on the Island. Drink in an historic inn, a grand manor house, a romantic restaurant, a trendy bistro or a chocolate-box tearoom. Every town and village has places to tempt you.

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Bournemouth Oceanarium

Paultons Park

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

Bournemouth Air Festival 2009

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