Isle of Wight Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

opened originally as a Victorian garden in 1843, with modern attractions including a water coaster, maze and themed areas

Queen Victoria's palatial holiday home offering a treasured insight with a visit to the private apartments and the Swiss Cottage where the children played

beautifully preserved railway with Victorian and Edwardian steam engines. There is also a children's playground and woodland walks

collection of large cats and venomous snakes on display. Various shows, talks and demonstrations

20th Century gardens with hidden pathways and colourful borders using Mediterranean style planting, which takes advantage of the southerly location

built in 1862 and used during both world wars, with the original gun barrels in place all brought to life with vivid displays and cartoons

with a nature trail and waterfalls, which is illuminated during the summer evenings, this gorge has been a popular visitor attraction for over 200 years

enjoy a walk through this beautiful setting with free wine tastings and staff willing to answer questions.

creating the story of the rainforest, this exotic wildlife park has many unusual and rare animals. Conservation is the driving force behind the zoo, participating in breeding programmes and public education

the quintessential romantic castle, Carisbrooke has been an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence

a private collection with over 2000 exhibits dating back to 2000BC including a bisque doll presented to Queen Victoria

11 acres if gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The history of the ruined 18th Century house is depicted in the Gate House Museum

consisting of an inshore lifeboat in a boathouse, a fully operational offshore lifeboat at the end of a 250-yard pier, & a shop. Visits are subject to operational requirements

containing much of the original machinery from the 1700s', this is the only remaining windmill on the Island. Spectacular views to be had from the cap