Top 10 Isle of Wight attractions as recommended by us
Carisbrooke Castle
Situated 1 mile from Newport, Carisbrooke was built during the reign of William the Conqueror. In 1100 Henry 1st gifted the castle to Richard de Redvers. The family resided here for the next 200 years. The castle is best known as the place Charles 1st was imprisoned before his execution. The 16th C treadmill is still operated by the donkeys.
Ventnor Gardens
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. Located on the undercliff, the gardens spread over a 22 acre site formerly occupied by a hue Victorian hospital which was built for people with respiratory diseases.
Osborne House
No trip to the island would be complete without a visit to this royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived with her beloved Prince Albert and their nine children. Explore Queen Victoria's private beach, admire the stunning view from the terraces across the Solent and take a glimpse into Queen Victoria’s family life.
Isle of Wight Steam Train
The sight of powerful majestic steam engines, the charm of quiet rural stations, and the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff, will leave you with some enduring memories of a special day out. Tickets can be bought for a fantastic 10 mile trip. The station also has a licenced cafe, gift shop and museum. Open end of May to mid September.
Calbourne Mill
Calbourne Mill sits in 35 acres of beautiful countryside as in one of the oldest water mills in the UK, with a history that can be traced right back to the 11th Century. Apart from feeding the peacocks, geese, ducks, moorhens and doves there is a beautiful ancient oak woodland which is home to badgers, red squirrels, foxes and many many more birds and small mammals. There is also Adventure golf by the side of the mill stream, pedalos for those with more energy, fully licensed cafe & gift shop.