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Aerial view of The Needles chalk stacks and lighthouse off the Isle of Wight coast.
Visit The Isle Of Wight

Visit The Isle Of Wight

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View of Carisbrooke Castle’s stone walls and gatehouse in Newport.Things to doAttractions, days out, experiences and moreImage: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.Sunset over Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.BeachesFind the beach that suits todayPhotography © Island Visions Photography — used with permission.Entrance to The Garlic Farm restaurant near Newchurch, surrounded by garden planting.Eat & DrinkFrom cafés to local food, your wayImage: ITookSomePhotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.Sunset over Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.StayPlaces to stay are coming soonComing soonPhotography © Island Visions Photography — used with permission.Steps and dense greenery inside Shanklin Chine.AreasExplore towns, villages and hidden gemsImage credit retained with the published VIOW asset.View across Whitecliff Bay on the Isle of Wight.EventsWhat’s on during your visitComing soonPhotography © Island Visions Photography — used with permission.

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Steps and dense greenery inside Shanklin Chine.First time on the IslandGuides coming soon View of Carisbrooke Castle’s stone walls and gatehouse in Newport.A weekendGuides coming soon View across paddocks and sanctuary buildings at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall, with donkeys grazing.Family adventuresGuides coming soon Sunset over Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.Dog-friendly escapesGuides coming soon Buildings and coastal setting at the Needles Old Battery.Hidden IslandGuides coming soon View across Whitecliff Bay on the Isle of Wight.Campervan tourGuides coming soon

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With the kids

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  • Derelict pier at Fort Victoria on the Solent, seen from the shingle beach.

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    Fort Victoria Country Park

    A Council-run country park beside the Solent, with woodland, shoreline, rock pools and views towards Hurst Castle.

    Yarmouth

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • View across paddocks and sanctuary buildings at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall, with donkeys grazing.

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    Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

    A charity-run Wroxall sanctuary where visitors can meet rescued donkeys, ponies and mules, with free entry.

    Wroxall

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • Havenstreet station sign beside heritage railway carriages at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    A Havenstreet heritage railway with steam journeys, museum displays, a play area and railway history to explore.

    Havenstreet

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • Entrance to The Garlic Farm restaurant near Newchurch, surrounded by garden planting.

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    The Garlic Farm

    A Newchurch farm destination with a farm shop, restaurant, café and walks through the Arreton Valley.

    Newchurch

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • Roman mosaic floor at Brading Roman Villa, viewed from above.

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    Brading Roman Villa

    A Roman villa museum near Brading with mosaics, archaeology and an indoor visitor centre.

    Isle of Wight

    Verified 2026-08-22

  • Dinosaur skeleton displays in the main gallery at Dinosaur Isle Museum.

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    Dinosaur Isle Museum

    A Sandown museum with fossil displays and air-conditioned indoor galleries.

    Isle of Wight

    Verified 2026-08-22

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With the dog

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  • Beach huts at Bembridge Beach on the Isle of Wight.

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    Bembridge Beach

    A public beach at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight.

    Bembridge

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • Sunset over Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.

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    Compton Bay

    A public beach on the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight.

    Brighstone

    Verified 2026-08-23

  • Derelict pier at Fort Victoria on the Solent, seen from the shingle beach.

    outdoor-activity

    Fort Victoria Country Park

    A Council-run country park beside the Solent, with woodland, shoreline, rock pools and views towards Hurst Castle.

    Yarmouth

    Verified 2026-08-23

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