Days Out Isle of Wight


Gurnard Beach, Cowes
Gurnard Beach, Cowes
Near to Cowes town, a shelving sand and shingle beach with great views of the Solent backed by a picturesque promenade and beach huts. Much favoured by water sports enthusiasts who flock to the...
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Sandham Rides, Sandown
Sandham Rides, Sandown
Great fun for all the family. Giant slide, Go-karts, and plenty more fun. Tea, coffee, Ice cream, Hot food and cold drinks available.
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Summer Arcade Tenpin Bowling, Shanklin
Summer Arcade Tenpin Bowling, Shanklin
Welcome to Shanklin's Summer Arcade website. 7 days a week 'til late.
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Jungle Adventure Golf, Shanklin
Jungle Adventure Golf, Shanklin
Jungle Adventure Golf Shanklin Esplanade Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6BG Telephone: 01983 867585
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Shanklin Chine
Shanklin Chine
Enjoy the unique tranquillity of Shanklin Chine, the Isle of Wight’s oldest tourist attraction, which first opened in 1817. This famous leafy gorge is much loved by poets, artists and...
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Arreton Craft Barns
Arreton Craft Barns
Enjoy watching local skilled artisans at work in the craft centre, browse local shops, and take in the numerous displays of rural life of times gone by.
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Isle of Wight Pearl, Brightstone
Isle of Wight Pearl, Brightstone
Isle of Wight Pearl houses the largest collection of pearl jewellery in the UK. With over 20 years experience in the pearl industry, Isle of Wight Pearl are the pearl specialists. We...
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Sandown Pier, Sandown
Sandown Pier, Sandown
The pier has a range of indoor amenities at the landward end, and an outdoor funfair and landing stage at the seaward end. There are cafes, a children's play area, an amusement arcade, bowling...
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Chessell Pottery Barns, Yarmouth
Chessell Pottery Barns, Yarmouth
You are warmly welcome to Chessell Pottery Barns the Island based part of the Pottery Cafe Situated in an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in the West Wight, you will find a...
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Island Speedway, Ryde
Island Speedway, Ryde
Isle of Wight Speedway is located in Ryde on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
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Cineworld Cinema, Newport
Cineworld Cinema, Newport
Coppins Bridge Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2TA
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Island Planetarium, Yarmouth
Island Planetarium, Yarmouth
The Island Planetarium offers a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your imagination & mind, in our astrodome theatre & exhibition. This...
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Waltzing Waters, Ryde
Waltzing Waters, Ryde
40 minute show every hour on the hour Large, comfortable, indoor seating Disabled access and facilities Free car and coach parking Enjoyed by all...
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Shanklin Beach, Newport
Shanklin Beach, Newport
Perfectly located just footsteps from the golden sandy beaches of Shanklin, overlooking the sea, the Shanklin Beach provides a wonderful base for a marvellous holiday on the beautiful Isle of...
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Appley Park, Ryde
Appley Park, Ryde
Appley Park and Puckpool Park in Ryde is part of the historic grounds of St John’s House, which was believed to have been landscaped by Humphry Repton. Many ancient oaks...
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Ventnor Botanic Gardens, St Lawrence
Ventnor Botanic Gardens, St Lawrence
"Nestling in the microclimate of The Undercliff, Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight has a subtropical and exotic plant collection unrivalled elsewhere in the UK. ...
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Puckpool Park, Ryde
Puckpool Park, Ryde
Puckpool Tea Gardens is situated within Puckpool Park, which was once a Victorian Fortification Battery used to guard the Solent. The park is now a historic monument offering fantastic sea views...
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde
Your visit to The Award-Winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway will engage, inspire and excite you ... The sight of powerful majestic steam engines, the charm of quiet rural stations, and the...
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Sandown Rocks Climbing Wall
Sandown Rocks Climbing Wall
Sandown Rocks is the fabulous new outdoor climbing wall set in the grounds of Sandown High School.
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West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater
West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater
West Wight Sports Centre - at the heart of the community   We are located in the centre of Freshwater, and have one of the newest sports and leisure facilities on the Isle of Wight. ...
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Medina Leisure Centre, Newport
Medina Leisure Centre, Newport
Medina Leisure Centre in Newport is one of the Island's largest multi-purpose leisure and activity centres. The centre also features one of the south coast's finest community theatres,...
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Wight Llama Trek, Newport
Wight Llama Trek, Newport
Wight Llama Treks offers a range of guided walks through the beautiful West Wight countryside accompanied by llamas trained to walk on a rein and carry a pack. Treks range from our 1½...
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Ventnor Paddling Pool
Ventnor Paddling Pool
Ventnor is the most southerly seaside resort on the Isle of Wight. It's sheltered position beneath the towering St Boniface Downs all around give you a hot and sunny beach below the steeply...
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Ryde Superbowl
Ryde Superbowl
Whether you're a first-timer, an established league player or a seasoned pro, ten pin bowling at Ryde Superbowl is always an action packed and fun day out. And with the latest equipment...
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Newton Old Town Hall
Newton Old Town Hall
Tucked away in a tiny hamlet adjoining the National Nature Reserve, the 17th-century Old Town Hall is the only remaining evidence of Newtown's former importance. It's hard to believe that this...
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Nunwell House and Gardens, Brading
Nunwell House and Gardens, Brading
The picturesque house has been a family home since 1522 and is of great historic and architectural interest. It was here that Sir John Oglander, was host to Charles I on his last night of freedom...
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Underwater Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth
Underwater Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth
Discover a hidden underwater world! Come to the Underwater Archaeology Centre at Fort Victoria to learn about our fascinating local maritime heritage. Hear about the...
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Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a magnificent picnic spot, with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day by the sea. Step inside and discover the atmospheric recreation of...
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Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum
Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum
Set in 35 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book. A fascinating day out for...
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Osborne House, East Cowes
Osborne House, East Cowes
Osborne House offers a glimpse into the private life of the royal family and is filled with original furnishings and priceless artworks.  The grounds immediately surrounding the house are a...
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Glory Art Glass, Sandown
Glory Art Glass, Sandown
From our small studio on the Isle of Wight we make our colourful glass. We also sell most of our glass in the studio so we get to meet the people who buy our glass. Now we are on...
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The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay
The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay
Perched high above the Needles, amid acres of unspoilt countryside, is the Needles Old Battery, a Victorian fort built in 1862 and used throughout both world wars. The Parade Ground has two...
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Carisbrooke Castle, Newport
Carisbrooke Castle, Newport
One of the main tourist attractions in the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle is best known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. You can still play bowls on the very green Charles...
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Godshill Model Village
Godshill Model Village
Our Model Village in Godshill is a 1/10th scale version of the village of Godshill and Shanklin Chine, two of the oldest tourist areas on the Isle of Wight. Our houses are fantastic replicas of...
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Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area, Shanklin
Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area, Shanklin
Indoor play area in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
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Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area, Lake
Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area, Lake
Space Island is the LARGEST and LEADING children's soft play zone on the Isle of Wight. Space Island offers a super, fun and safe experience for your children to enjoy...
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JR Zone, Newport
JR Zone, Newport
Slides, tubes, ball bath, sky glides, ladders, rope swings and much more for hours of fun in a safe environment. A stimulating 2-level under 4s soft play area, great for your child’s first...
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Isle of Wight Natural History Centre, Godshill
Isle of Wight Natural History Centre, Godshill
The Natural History Centre in Godshill is housed in a delightful 17th century Squire's cottage Opened by the BBC in 1965, the entrance to this exciting world has its own fish pond with Koi...
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Nostalgia Toy Museum, Godshill
Nostalgia Toy Museum, Godshill
The Nostalgia Toy Museum features a large collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby, as well as other popular toys from days gone by. A lovely trip down...
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Bembridge Heritage Centre
Bembridge Heritage Centre
The Bembridge Heritage Society on the Isle of Wight was formed in 1996 to record and present the rich history and heritage of Bembridge and its surrounding areas. The Centre...
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Brighstone Shop and Museum
Brighstone Shop and Museum
National Trust shop in a row of traditional thatched cottages adjoining the small village museum. Note : nearest toilet in public car park, 100 yards. Opening times Whole property ...
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Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum, Brading
Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum, Brading
This cottage museum was established in Brading in 1974, and was formed from the private doll collection started by the Munday family in 1960. ...
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Shipwreck and Maritime Museum, Arreton
Shipwreck and Maritime Museum, Arreton
Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Experience, including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 ...
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Fakenham Farm, St Helens
Fakenham Farm, St Helens
Traditional rare and exotic farmed animals. You will see emus, rheas, ducks, geese, Shetland ponies, Ankole cattle, Water buffalo and many more. Look in our hatching house and see if the eggs...
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Owl and Monkey Haven, Newport
Owl and Monkey Haven, Newport
Welcome to the Island's Newest Award Winning Attraction. The Owl & Monkey Haven has been created to provide a safe, happy environment for primates & birds of prey who find...
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Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve, Newport
Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve, Newport
Arreton Down features Calcareous grassland / wildflowers The down holds a great variety of wildflowers - the best areas on Arreton have around 30 species per square metre. This...
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Owl and Falconry Centre, Ventnor
Owl and Falconry Centre, Ventnor
A dazzling collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating...
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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxhall
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxhall
The Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall, Isle of Wight and we are open to the public from Easter to October each year from 10:30am till 4:30pm weather...
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Mottistone Manor Garden
Mottistone Manor Garden
Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders. Surrounding an attractive Elizabethan manor house...
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Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Springvale
Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Springvale
Situated in a stunning parkland setting with waterfalls, lakes and dramatic views across the Solent, this is the Island’s ultimate, multi-award-winning, ...
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Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown
Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown
There's lots to do at the Isle of Wight Zoo. Naturally you can look at our animals, but we also want you to have the chance to discover a bit more about them - and have fun doing it! We have...
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The Crab, Shanklin
The Crab, Shanklin
The Crab is indeed a family dining pub situated because old village of Shanklin concerning the Isle of Wight. Stated within the Doomsday Book, this beautiful traditional Motel getting its thatched...
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The Hare & Hounds, Newport
The Hare & Hounds, Newport
Children are welcome here and have an outdoor play area to keep them happy while you relax a while.
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The Wight Mouse Inn and indoor play centre, Chale
The Wight Mouse Inn and indoor play centre, Chale
Our indoor play area can cater for about 30 - 40 children with some seating for adults and supervision is necessary.  The outdoor play area has a ball pool and soft shapes for the younger...
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UKSA, Cowes
UKSA, Cowes
Whether you’re planning your next group trip, family holiday or are looking for a new hobby for the kids, Cowes based maritime charity UKSA is a great place to learn or improve sailing and...
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Butterfly & Fountain World, Wootton
Butterfly & Fountain World, Wootton
Visit Butterfly World today to see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment! One of the Island's leading tourist attractions, you have the opportunity to learn more about our...
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Amazon World Zoo Park, Arreton
Amazon World Zoo Park, Arreton
Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered...
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Coleman's Animal Farm, Newport
Coleman's Animal Farm, Newport
- Outdoor and Indoor Fun for the whole family. - Hands on with the Animals. - Imaginative Play. - Open for Winter Weekends & Holidays (including Christmas!). - Stacks more Smiles! Welcome...
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Robin Hill Country Adventure Park, Newport
Robin Hill Country Adventure Park, Newport
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's 3 biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Tower or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live. ...
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Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Overlooking the spectacular South West ‘Heritage Coast’ of the Isle of Wight, Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme...
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Brading The Experience
Brading The Experience
The original Isle of Wight Wax Works Museum and Animal World was founded by Graham Osborne-Smith and opened in 1965. Today it is still owned by an Islander who has developed this historical and...
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Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth - IOW
Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth - IOW
Built on the north shore of the Isle of Wight to guard the Solent the remains of Fort Victoria now house a Marine Aquarium, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition, a Planetarium and a Model Railway. The...
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The Needles Park, Alum Bay
The Needles Park, Alum Bay
The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most famous landmark,The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every year, nearly...
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Brickfields Horse Country, Ryde
Brickfields Horse Country, Ryde
Wherever you stay on the Isle of Wight, Brickfields is only a short distance away. Situated on the outskirts of Ryde, half a mile from the main A3054 and 2 miles from the Fishbourne Ferry....
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Dinosaur Isle, Sandown
Dinosaur Isle, Sandown
Dinosaur Isle is is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum, and visitor attraction with a large collection of dinosaur and other fossils. Opening times We are open seven days a...
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Brading Roman Villa
Brading Roman Villa
Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from our...
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A full list of childrens attractions and tourist information on the Isle of Wight. Welcome to the amazing county on the Isle of Wight. If you need child friendly ideas where to take the kids, kids days out, or fun things to do with the kids in and near the Isle of Wight then we can help. We have family pubs with kids play areas, soft play areas, indoor play areas, outdoor play areas, playgrounds, aquariums, castles, stately homes, childrens clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, youth clubs, activity centres, Air, Sea, Army Cadets. We list childrens entertainers on the Isle of Wight if you are planning a birthday, cinema, theatre, petting zoo, animal farms, childrens farms, leisure hire, museum and art gallery, nature areas such as parks, and countryside walks and beaches. We have kids activities related to outdoor pursuits and sports such as swimming, ice skating, ten pin bowling and football centres. We list theme parks and fairgrounds in and near the Isle of Wight. If you are looking for zoos with more exotic animals then we have them. We now list seaside towns on the Isle of Wight, so grab your bucket and spade and head for the Isle of Wight seaside with the kids. We have days out with the kids on the Isle of Wight in and near :- Adgestone, Alum Bay, Alverstone, Alverstone Garden Village, Apse Heath, Arreton, Ashey, Atherfield Green, Barton, Bathingbourne, Bembridge, Cowes, East Cowes, Newport, Ryde.

The Isle of Wight is an English island and county, off the southern English coast, to the south of the county of Hampshire. It is part of the United Kingdom. Popular from Victorian times as a holiday resort, the Isle of Wight is known for its natural beauty and as home to the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, a town that hosts a world famous annual regatta.

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