What better place for a car free holiday than the Isle of Wight? With an extensive bus network, unique train line, a wide selection of coastal and footpaths crossing the island and much more, there are plenty of ways to get around and enjoy all that the island has to offer.
Getting Around
We’ve got an extensive travel by public transport page on our website, which provides all of the details you will need for your trip, but in summary, the main ports of Portsmouth and Southampton are well served by both train and bus services to the ports and then passenger ferry services to get over to the island.
Once on the island, there is a train line, Island Line from South Western Railway, which serves Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin, as well as a connection at Smallbrook Junction for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. There is also Southern Vectis, the island’s bus network, which connects all corners of the island with bus stations in most major towns and a central station in Newport. Numbered routes operate all year whilst named routes, such as Summer Links, are summer only. There are also taxi services and a wide selection of footpaths and coastal paths to travel around on, with more on this later.
Visit Isle of Wight has produced a guide to getting to Shanklin.
Walking, Cycling and Electric Scooter
The island has a bit of a reputation for walking with the UK’s biggest walking festival, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, taking place every year with headline Walk The Wight raising funds for local hospice, Mountbatten. So, as expected, we’ve got a network of paths to match this, with a 68 mile long coastal path and plenty of footpaths criss crossing the island.
Equally, there are plenty of locations across the island to cycle, including bridleways, revetments and routes, with lots of the old train line no longer in use converted for cycling and walking. Options include the Round The Island route and a selection of family friendly and other routes, all available from visitisleofwight.co.uk. All of our apartments have cycle parking available too and you are welcome to recharge removal e-bike batteries in your apartment via the standard sockets. For your cycling gear, we have washing machines and airers in all of our properties and for any repairs, we recommend Tav Cycles (01983 812989 tavcycles.co.uk).
In Shanklin and the surrounding area, you can ride the Red Squirrel Trail, which extends across the island and goes from Sandown through Shanklin to Wroxall, as well as pier to pier along the revetment to Sandown. For hiring, as well as Tav Cycles, you can visit routefifty7, who are located at Lower Hyde and also on the seafront in the Spa car park (near the lift), perfect for a trip along the revetment to Sandown. They offer a range of bicycles and also electric bikes too with a number available 24/7 via click2cycle. You can also hire from Wight Bike and Wight Cycle Hire.
You can also hire a Beryl electric scooter from various locations across the island. Keep an eye out for their distinctive green scooters, which are parked in various marked bays. You can check out their website for the bay locations.
You can find maps of all of the rights of way across the island on the following:
- Isle of Wight Council’s website as both a series of PDFs here as well as a full map here and current diversions here
- Wight Paths for an interactive map at wightpaths.co.uk
Visit Isle of Wight also offer maps for the key walking routes and cycling routes.
Alternatively, there are maps available to purchase locally and an OS map available in all of our apartments to borrow during your stay, as well as selected maps and routes.
Transporting Your Bicycle
The good news is that bringing a bicycle to the island is easy – all ferry routes support them. Here’s a summary for each company:
- Wightlink: If you are coming by FastCat, it is advisable to book your ticket in advance including your bicycle.
- Red Funnel: If using the car ferry, you need to board via the lower car desk (E), check in and wait in the designated area. For the Red Jet, racks are available on Red Jets 6 and 7 on a first come, first serve basis.
- Hovertravel: Bicycles are allowed at all times other than morning peak (6.30am and 7.30am Monday to Friday, 8.30am Saturday). It is also first come, first serve and they will be stored in the luggage area.
Island Line trains allow 4 bicycles per train on a first come, first serve basis.
Bicycles aren’t permitted on Southern Vectis buses generally due to mud and trip hazard but this is at the sole discretion of the driver.
Slow Wight Travel Guide
Visit Isle of Wight is supporting car free travel and holidays for visitors to the Isle of Wight with the Slow Wight Travel Guide, which is a fantastic guide with eight routes across the island that can be accessed by foot, bicycle, train or bicycle and provide the opportunity to browse the island and see many of the best attractions. An accompanying Slow Wight book from Bradt Guides is now available – use SHANKLIN25 to save 25% on your book.
Itineraries
Visit Isle of Wight have produce a selection of itineraries for a number of towns and villages across the island, which are available to download below:
| Shanklin | Ventnor |
| Sandown | Ryde |
| Newport | Seaview, St Helens + Bembridge |
| Godshill + Wroxall | Cowes + East Cowes |
| Freshwater, Yarmouth + Totland | Brighstone, Chale + Niton |
Attractions
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We’ve got a run down of all of the attractions on the island that are accessible by public transport with details for the attraction, post codes and routes/options available. The good news is that virtually every attraction is accessible by public transport in one form or another, so perfect for a car free escape!
For our full interactive map, see the bottom of the page or for more details.
We’d recommend checking on the provided links for updates on hours, booking and other arrangements, as well as regular winter closures.
| Top Tip When travelling to Sandown’s attractions on a Sunday via Island Line, swap the walk from the station with Southern Vectis’s Sandhopper service to travel from the station to the esplanade (around 7 to 9 minutes journey, every 30 minutes) |
Walking Distance From Our Apartments
| Shanklin Chine | Post Code: PO37 6BW for Esplanade entrance, PO37 6NS for Old Village entrance Web: shanklinchine.co.uk Tel: 01983 866432 |
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Historic gorge with famous waterfall, home to plenty of wildlife and a rich history from smuggling to a role in the World War Two – plus dinosaurs!
Route: Walking distance – either to Old Village or Esplanade |
| Summer Arcade | Post Code: PO37 6BG Web: shanklinseafront.co.uk Tel: 01983 867585 |
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An arcade full of games and amusements for you, as well as Jungle Jim’s soft play, Toppings ice cream parlour, Bayside Fish and Chips and Caddyshack indoor golf.
Route: Walking distance |
| Pirates Cove and Jurassic Bay Adventure Golf + Fun Park | Post Code: PO37 6BG Web: shanklinseafront.co.uk Tel: 01983 867585 |
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A choice of two different adventure golf courses themed round pirates and dinosaurs plus fun park and The Clubhouse cafe.
Route: Walking distance |
| Rylstone Gardens Tea Gardens, Golf + Bandstand | Post Code: PO37 6RG Web: facebook.com/rylstoneteagardens Tel: 07305 098262 |
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Large tea gardens with a wide selection of plants and flowers on show with crazy golf and food and drink, plus park next door with bandstand and performances through the summer months.
Route: Walking distance |
| Big Mead Park, Play Area + Pond | Post Code: PO37 6QY |
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Large public park with plenty of grass, duck pond and children’s play area. Lots of daffodils in the spring!
Route: Walking distance |
| Shanklin and Godshill Cricket Club | Post Code: PO37 6PT Web: shanklin.play-cricket.com Tel: 01983 868436 |
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Cricket club with matches throughout the summer and clubhouse.
Route: Walking distance |
| Shanklin Theatre | Post Code: PO37 6AJ Web: shanklintheatre.com Tel: 01983 868000 |
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A community theatre that punches above it weight with a selection of local shows including Spotlight’s Best Of The West End and Christmas panto plus a wide number of celebrity performances from comedy, dance, music and much more.
Route: Walking distance |
Around The Island
| Amazon World | Post Code: PO36 0LX Web: amazonworld.co.uk Tel: 01983 867122 |
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Zoo with animals from around the world with cafe and also Monkey Madness soft play.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Lake Fairway (around 15 minutes) and then Route 8 to Amazon World (around 15 minutes) |
| Appuldurcombe House | Post Code: PO38 3EW Web: english-heritage.org.uk |
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The remains of a once great manor house, open for you to explore, including the grounds designed by Capability Brown.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Appuldurcombe (around 30 minutes) or walk via Red Squirrel Trail (around 1 hour)
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| Arreton Barns, Museum of Glass + Shipwreck Centre | Post Code: PO30 3AA Web: arretonbarns.co.uk Tel: 01983 528353 |
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Selection of local craft shops, Farmer Jack’s farm shop, Dairyman’s Daughter pub, Isle of Wight Museum of Glass and Shipwreck Centre.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Lake Fairway (around 15 minutes) and then Route 8 to Arreton Barns (around 20 minutes) |
| Bembridge Heritage Society and Centre | Post Code: PO35 5US Web: bembridgeheritage.org.uk |
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Museum with history of Bembridge
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and then Route 8 to Lane End Road (around 22 minutes) |
| Bembridge Windmill | Post Code: PO35 5SQ Web: nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01983 873945 |
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The island’s only surviving windmill.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Station Avenue (around 11 to 20 minutes) then Route 8 to Steyne Park (around 20 minutes) then a 10 minute walk |
| Blackgang Chine | Post Code: PO38 2HN Web: blackgangchine.com Tel: 01983 730330 |
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Theme park with rides and attractions.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Albert Road (around 15 minutes) then Route 6 to Blackgang Chine (around 30 minutes) |
| Brading Roman Villa | Post Code: PO36 0EN Web: bradingromanvilla.org.uk Tel: 01983 406223 |
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Explore the remains of a roman villa with mosaics and artefacts, plus find out about the island’s role in Roman Britain.
Route: Island Line to Brading (around 1o minutes) then 22 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Devonia (around 30 minutes) and 7 minutes walk |
| Brading Station | Post Code: PO36 0EB Web: bradingtowncouncil.org Tel: 01983 401222 |
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Restored Victorian station buildings which include tea rooms, heritage centre and signal box.
Route: Island Line to Brading (around 1o minutes) or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Brading Bull Ring (around 32 minutes) and 6 minutes walk |
| Brown’s Golf | Post Code: PO36 8QA Web: facebook.com Tel: 01983 716370 |
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A selection of traditional grass pitch and putt and putting courses and cafe
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 23 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Butterfly World | Post Code: PO33 4RW Web: butterflyworldiow.com Tel: 01983 883430 |
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See a wide selection of butterflies flying freely.
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| Canopy Skatepark | Post Code: PO38 2LA Web: canopyskatepark.com |
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All weather skateboarding park for all ages.
Route: Option 1: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 30 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hours for Route 3) and then Route 6 to Star Corner (around 22 minutes) then walk (around 3 minutes) Option 2: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Grove House Surgery (around 14 minutes) and then Route 6 to Star Corner (around 32 minutes) then walk (around 3 minutes) |
| Carisbrooke Castle | Post Code: PO30 1XY Web: english-heritage.org.uk Tel: 01983 522107 |
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Historic castle with rich history including an important role in the royal family
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 30 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hours for Route 3) and then either walk (around 26 minutes) or Route 6 to Cedar Hill Top or 7 to Cedar Hill (around 4 minutes) then walk (around 10 minutes) |
| Chessell Pottery | Post Code: PO41 0UE Web: chessellpotterycafe.co.uk Tel: 01983 531248 |
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Pottery gift barn and cafe.
Route: Summer Only – Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 30 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hours for Route 3) and then Summer Links to Chessell Crossroads (around 19 minutes) |
| Cowes Maritime Museum | Post Code: PO31 7SG Web: iow.gov.uk Tel: 01983 823433 |
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A museum celebrating Cowes’ maritime heritage.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 and 1 hour for 3) then Route 1 to Victoria Road (around 21 minutes) |
| Dimbola | Post Code: PO40 9QE Web: dimbola.co.uk Tel: 01983 756814 |
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Museum and gallery dedicated to Julia Margaret Cameron with additional contemporary exhibitions.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 or 1 hour for 3) then Route 12 to Freshwater Bay (around 40 minutes) then a short walk |
| Dino Islands Adventure Golf | Post Code: PO36 8AT Web: sandhamgardens.com Tel: 01983 407802 |
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Dinosaur themed adventure golf
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 17 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Dinosaur Isle | Post Code: PO36 8QA Web: dinosaurisle.com Tel: 01983 404344 |
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Interactive dinosaur museum
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 22 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Farringford | Post Code: PO40 9PE Web: farringford.co.uk Tel: 01983 752500 |
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Grade I listed former residence of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 or 1 hour for 3) then Route 12 to St Agnes Church (around 41 minutes) then a short walk |
| Fort Victoria | Post Code: PO41 0RR Web: fortvictoria.co.uk Tel: 01983 823893 |
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Country park with planetarium, reptilarium, Archaeology Discovery Centre and more.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 and 1 hour for 3) and then Route 7 to Norton Grange (around 35 minutes) |
| Godshill Model Village | Post Code: PO38 3HH Web: modelvillagegodshill.co.uk Tel: 01983 840270 |
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The famous model village featuring Godshill and Shanklin and RHS partner garden
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Godshill Griffin (around 11 minutes for Route 2 and 28 minutes for Route 3) and then a few minutes walk |
| Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum | Post Code: PO33 2BE Web: iwbusmuseum.org.uk Tel: 01983 567796 |
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A selection of buses and coaches dating back to the 1920s.
Route: Island Line to Ryde St Johns Road (around 17 minutes) then a short walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to St Johns Road (around 40 to 45 minutes) then a short walk |
| Isle of Wight Deer Farm | Post Code: PO30 1YS Web: isleofwightdeerfarm.co.uk Tel: 01983 638680 |
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Guided tours of deer farm.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 30 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hours for Route 3) and then Route 6 to Carisbrooke Priory (around 6 minutes) |
| Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary | Post Code: PO38 3AA Web: iowdonkeysanctuary.org Tel: 01983 852693 |
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Home to over 90 donkeys and more in the sanctuary
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Donkey Sanctuary (around 35 minutes) or walk via Red Squirrel Trail (around 50 minutes) |
| Isle of Wight Steam Railway | Post Code: PO33 4RE Web: iwsteamrailway.co.uk Tel: 01983 882204 |
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Historic steam railway line with train rides, museum and Train Story.
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| Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum | Post Code: PO36 0DJ Web: lilliputmuseum.co.uk Tel: |
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Doll and toy museum home to over 2000 items
Route: Island Line to Brading (around 1o minutes) and 8 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Brading Bull Ring (around 32 minutes) and 3 minutes walk |
| Longshoreman’s Museum | Post Code: PO38 1JT Web: facebook.com/longshoremansmuseum Tel: 07745 696916 |
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Maritime museum located on Ventnor seafront
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Ventnor Boots (around 25 minutes) then walk (around 7 minutes) or walk via coastal path (around 1 hour 15 minutes) |
| Monkey Haven | Post Code: PO30 2NB Web: monkeyhaven.org Tel: 01983 530885 |
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Rescue haven for monkeys, owls and more
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| Mottistone Gardens | Post Code: PO30 4ED Web: nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: |
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Expansive gardens set in the grounds of an Elizabethan manor house
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 or 1 hour for 3) then Route 12 to Mottistone Manor (around 26 minutes) |
| Museum of Island History | Post Code: PO30 1TY Web: iow.gov.uk Tel: 01983 823433 |
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Located in Newport Guildhall, museum charting the history of the island from the dinosaurs to present day
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hour for Route 3) then a short walk (around 5 minutes) |
| National Poo Museum | Post Code: PO36 9EB Web: poomuseum.org |
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Interactive micro museum all about poo set in the former public toilets at Battery Gardens.
Route: Island Line to Lake (around 3 minutes) then 11 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to The Heights (around 13 minutes) or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade then steps up to Battery Gardens (around 50 minutes) |
| Newport Roman Villa | Post Code: PO30 1HA Web: iow.gov.uk Tel: 01983 823433 |
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Explore the remains of a former roman villa.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hour for Route 3) then a short walk (around 10 minutes) |
| Osborne House | Post Code: PO32 6JT Web: english-heritage.org.uk Tel: 01983 200022 |
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Former royal residence of Queen Victoria
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hour for Route 3) and then Route 5 to Osborne House (around 12 minutes) |
| Quarr Abbey | Post Code: PO33 4ES Web: quarrabbey.org Tel: 01983 882420 |
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Monastery home to a small group of Benedictine monks
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| Quay Arts | Post Code: PO30 5BD Web: quayarts.org Tel: 01983 76067 |
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Set in a converted 12th century brewery, home to three art galleries, theatre for live performances and artist studios and workshop sessions in Jubilee Stores including pottery and drawing.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for Route 2 and 1 hour for Route 3) then a short walk (around 9 minutes) |
| Ryde Superbowl + LaserQuest | Post Code: PO33 2EL Web: rydesuperbowl.com Tel: 01983 617070 |
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Ten pin bowling and laser quest
Route: Island Line to Ryde Esplanade (about 20 minutes) or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Ryde Bus Station (around 1 hour) and 3 minutes walk |
| Sandham Karts | Post Code: PO36 8AT Web: sandhamgardens.com Tel: 01983 407802 |
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Electric go karts for ages 4+.
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 17 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Sandham Sky Nets | Post Code: PO36 8AT Web: sandhamgardens.com Tel: 01983 407802 |
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Sky nets with open air bounce park.
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 17 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Sandown Pier | Post Code: PO36 8JT Web: sandownpier.co.uk Tel: 01983 404122 |
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Pier with amusements, Lost World adventure golf, Magic Island soft play, Superbowl bowling, Scruffy Jacks sports bar and end of the pier rides.
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 12 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Pier Street (around 20 minutes) or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 50 minutes) |
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | Post Code: PO31 7AJ Web: sirmaxaitkenmuseum.org Tel: 01983 293800 |
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Maritime history museum with nautical artefacts
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes) then Route 1 to Carvel Lane (around 26 minutes) then a short walk |
| St Catherine’s Oratory | Post Code: PO38 2JB Web: english-heritage.org.uk |
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Medieval octagonal tower that is the remains of the oratory
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Albert Road (around 15 minutes) then Route 6 to St Catherine’s Down (around 21 minutes) |
| Tapnell Farm | Post Code: PO41 OYJ Web: tapnellfarm.com Tel: 01983 758722 |
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Visit the farm park to see the animals, soft play, jumping pillow, mini golf, zip wires, sledge slides, aqua park for an inflatable obstacle course, The Cow restaurant and more.
Route: Summer Only – Southern Vectis Route 2 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes) then Summer Links to Tapnell Farm (around 27 minutes) |
| The Falconry Experience | Post Code: PO33 4RE Web: thefalconryexperienceiow.com Tel: 01983 716556 |
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Falconry centre with flying displays and over 50 birds to see.
Route: No direct public transport access available but as based at Havenstreet station, can access via public transport if travelling on Isle of Wight Steam Railway on steam operating days – see their listing for details. |
| The Museum of Ryde + Donald McGill Museum | Post Code: PO33 2LQ Web: themuseumofryde.org Tel: 01983 717435 |
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Set in the historic Royal Victoria Arcade, explore the history of Ryde and also see the vast collection of Donald McGill postcards including some of his most famous and saucy scenes!
Route: Island Line to Ryde Esplanade (around 2o minutes) then a short walk or Southern Vectis Route 3 to Ryde Bus Station (around 1 hour) then a short walk |
| The Needles Landmark Attraction | Post Code: PO39 0JD Web: theneedles.co.uk Tel: 01983 752401 |
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See the famous needles and lighthouse from land or the chair lift, pick up some Alum Bay glass and sand and go on the rides.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes) then Route 7 or 12 to Needles Landmark Attraction (around 1 hour) |
| Ventnor Botanic Gardens | Post Code: PO38 1UL Web: botanic.co.uk Tel: 01983 855397 |
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Explore the gardens from around the world that thrive in our microclimate, visit the hot house and take a break in the cafes.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 3 to Ventnor Boots (around 25 minutes) then walk (around 25 minutes) or walk via coastal path (around 1 hour 30 minutes) |
| West Wight Alpacas | Post Code: PO41 0SZ Web: westwightalpacas.co.uk Tel: 01983 760900 |
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Enjoy a walk with the alpacas and llamas, explore the farm and meet all of the other animals.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes) then Route 7 to West Wight Alpacas (around 25 minutes) |
| West Wight Heritage Centre | Post Code: PO40 9UU Web: fatag.co.uk Tel: 01983 759353 |
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A new museum showcasing the archive of Freshwater and Totland Archive Group.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 or 1 hour for 3) then Route 7 or 12 to Freshwater Fire Station (around 45 minutes) then a short walk |
| Wight Aviation Museum | Post Code: PO36 0JP Web: wightaviationmuseum.org.uk Tel: 07949 704052 |
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Museum celebrating the history of aviation on the Isle of Wight, located at Isle of Wight Airport in Sandown.
Route: Island Line to Lake (around 3 minutes) then 26 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Lake Fairway (around 15 minutes) and then Route 8 to Airport Approach (around 6 minutes) |
| Wight Karting | Post Code: PO33 1QS Web: wightkarting.co.uk Tel: 01983 565366 |
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All weather 520m floodlit go kart track for ages 8+.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Ryde Tesco (around 40 minutes) then a short walk |
| Wight Military and Heritage Museum | Post Code: PO31 8QU Web: wmahm.org.uk Tel: 01983 632039 |
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Military museum with wide range of tanks, vehicles, war heritage and more.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes for 2 and 1 hour for 3) then Route 1 to County Showground (around 10 minutes) |
| Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (formerly Isle of Wight Zoo) | Post Code: PO36 8QB Web: wildheartanimalsanctuary.org Tel: 01983 403883 |
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Rescue sanctuary with plenty of big cats, monkeys and much more.
Route: Island Line to Sandown (around 6 minutes) then 27 minutes walk or Southern Vectis Route 2 or 3 to Victoria Road (around 20 minutes) and 15 minutes walk or walk via coastal path or Red Squirrel Trail along revetment/esplanade (around 1 hour 10 minutes) |
| Yarmouth Castle | Post Code: PO41 0PB Web: english-heritage.org.uk Tel: 01983 760678 |
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Coastal castle that was built for King Henry VIII.
Route: Southern Vectis Route 2 to Newport Bus Station (around 35 minutes) then Route 7 to Yarmouth Bus Station (around 30 minutes) |
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Last Updated: 03/04/2024