Island Attractions
| Afton
Park and Apple Tree Cafe Afton Park is a six acre meadow with gardens, orchard, plant nursery, licensed cafe and gift shop set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The garden features a puzzle path, willow house and children's activity trail. |
Amazon World Park Zoo The island's largest collection of exotic animals, housed in natural rainforest surroundings. Adventure playground, gift shop & cafe. |
| Appuldurcombe House (English Heritage) Partially restored shell of 18thC English Baroque House. Ornamental grounds landscaped by Capability Brown - the perfect place for a picnic. Exhibition and gift shop. |
Arreton Old Village & Barns The ancient village of Arreton is set in the geographical heart of the Island and offers the tourist a glimpse into the Island's past. Visit the Craft Village, Pub, Lavender Herbal Craft Shop and 12th Century Church. |
| Bembridge Windmill (National Trust) The Isle of Wight's only surviving windmill, dating from around 1700. Much of its wooden machinery is still intact. Explore its 4 floors and enjoy the beautiful views. |
Blackgang Chine Cliff top gardens with fantasy attractions including Cliffhanger Rollercoaster, Cowboy Town, Boat Water-slide, Dinosaurs. |
| Bonchurch
Pottery Andrew Bristow's studio pottery on the seafront at Bonchurch. Original ceramics are made on the premises. Commissions and orders taken. Postal service available. |
Brading
Roman Villa Award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre covering remains of a 3rd Century Roman Villa. Beautiful mosaics and fascinating artefacts and interactive display. Cafe and shop. |
| Brickfields
Horse Country Fun all weather family day out. Riding lessons, hacks, shire horses and working blacksmith. Unique carriage collections, tractor rides and farm animals. Picnic area, cafe and bar. |
Butterfly
and Fountain World Exotic free flying butterflies in landscaped gardens. Italian and Japanese gardens with large Kio Carp. Children's animated small world and spectacular jumping water. Also garden centre. |
| Calbourne Water
Mill & Museums 17th Century working water mill. 1896 Roller Mill, War & rural museum, fire station, putting green, family croquet, clay play, petanque, punting on mill stream, cafe and gift shop. |
Carisbrooke Castle (English Heritage) Motte and bailey castle where Charles I was imprisoned. 161ft deep well with 16th Century wheel still worked by donkeys, Exhibitions, museums and picnic area. |
| Chessel
Pottery Barns Have a go at decorating your own pottery in this working studio, or stop by to browse the well stocked Gift Barn and stay for lunch or a home made cream tea. |
Classic
Boat Museum An attractive collection of unique and colourful craft. Shown undercover with their historic stories and extra displays. All facilities. Easy access. Free parking. |
| Coastal
Visitors Centre Exhibition of all aspects of the island's coastline, through a series of themed rooms and short films, Education and student enquiry service available. |
Dimbola
Lodge Museum Museum and galleries devoted to photography in former home of Victorian photographer, Juliet Margaret Cameron. Also contemporary exhibitions, events, gift shop and tearoom. |
| Dinosaur
Isle In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building on Sandown's blue flag beach is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum - walk back through fossilised time and meet life-sized model dinosaurs. |
Fakenham
Farm Traditional rare and exotic farmed animals; cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, native ponies, emus, rheas and more. Cockadoodle cafe. Disabled access. |
| Fort
Victoria Country Park 50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided ranger tours. |
Fort
Victoria Marine Aquarium Aquarium with mainly local sea tanks. Discover some of the many strange inhabitants of our sea and shore. Then be amazed by the life in our tropical reef tanks. |
| Fort
Victoria Model Railway One of the largest models railways in the UK, open to the public. Newly refurbished with continental and British trains, working models and so much more. Shop. |
Garlic
Farm The home of Isle of Wight Garlic - everything about garlic and its part in your health, vampire relishes and Transylvanian pickles. Learn to grow your own, quality tea, coffee and light refreshments. |
| Island
Planetarium and Astronomy Centre Planetarium theatre with fascinating multimedia shows. Astronomy displays and the Robert Hooke exhibition, Freshwaters famous scientist and London's Leonardo. Evening lectures/shows and stargazing courses. |
Isle
of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Unique collection of vehicles and road passenger memorabilia dating from 1890 to present day. Photographic display of Isle of Wight transport heritage. |
| Isle
of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Registered charity rescuing donkeys in need. Over 100 donkeys and other animals enjoy a permanent home in 50 acres. Visitors can join 'adopt a Donkey' scheme. |
Isle
of Wight Lavender From field to fragrance, growers and producers of the highest quality lavender. Natural cosmetics made from lavender oil produced on our lavender farm. Gift shop, nursery and tearoom. |
| Isle
of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre Flying displays daily with birds of prey from around the world in the grounds of historic Appuldurcombe House. Indoor flight barn when wet. |
Isle
of Wight Pearl A display of over 35,000 pieces of jewellery, including gold and silver and a design workshop. Enjoy the spectacular views from our Smugglers Restaurant. |
| Isle
of Wight Postal Museum Visit the largest collection of post boxes and memorabilia in the country. Individuals or parties are welcome by appointment to view and study this eccentric collection. |
Isle
of Wight Steam Railway Genuine vintage train ride. 10 mile round trip operated by carriages and engines dating back to 1870's. Principle station at Havenstreet has museum, woodland walk, children's play area, shop and cafe. |
| Isle
of Wight Studio Glass "Come and watch" the production and fascinating craft of glassmaking. Also visit our extensive showroom and shop. free car parking, toilets available. |
Isle
of Wight Zoo Home to ITV's 'Tiger Island'. The UK's largest collection of tigers amongst other big cats, primates and creepy crawlies. Unique educational presentations make this a star attraction.. |
| Jolly
Roger's Plaice Visit the Island's most popular soft adventure play space, with spectacular three level play frame, separate stimulating 0-4s area, pre-booked Laser Storm and high quality cafe/restaurant. |
LA
Bowl Modern 22 lane tenpin bowling centre with computerised scoring. Also fast food diner, fully licensed bar and high-tech amusements. Upstairs is the balcony nightclub. |
| Lilliput
Antique Doll and Toy Museum One of Britain's finest collections of antique dolls, toys and unusual and rare playthings of bygone days. Over 2,000 exhibits dating from circa 2000 B.C. to Circ. 1950. |
Model
Village Beautiful Model Village depicting Godshill and Shanklin old villages as they were in yesteryear. Walk through the streets to enjoy model railways, miniature trees, people, boats and planes. Gift shop and refreshment kiosk. |
| Mottistone
Manor Garden (National Trust) A magical garden surrounding a manor house (not open) with colourful herbaceous borders, shrub filled banks and plants adapting to climate change. Organic kitchen garden, plant sales, flowerpot trail. |
Needles
New Battery (National Trust) The underground rooms house an exhibition on the secret rocket testing carried out at the site in the 1950-60s in Britain's race for space. Refreshment kiosk. |
| Needles
Old Battery (National Trust) Costal fort built 250ft above sea in 1862 to prevent French invasion. Original gun barrels, comprehensive exhibition and 200ft tunnel with spectacular views over the Needles rocks. |
Needles
Park Set in heritage coastline, the park offers many attractions including Alum Bay Glass, Sweet Manufactory, Junior Driver and spectacular chairlift to beach. Gift shop and cafe. |
| Needles
Pleasure Cruises Offering boat trip to view the Needles rocks, lighthouse and spectacular views of the coloured sands of Alum Bay. |
Niton
Maze Trek through the tall corn stalks at the Island's only maize maze and find clues to track this years quiz trail. |
| Oasis Exciting range of candles, furnishings, crafts, wood carvings etc. from exotic locations around the world. Coffee shops serves delicious homemade snacks. |
Old
Smithy Former blacksmith's forge and cottage, landscaped garden with aviary, models and displays. Herb garden, gifts, ladies fashion, home furnishings and renowned coffee shop. Free parking and admission. |
| Osborne
House (English Heritage) Countryside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, preserved much as it was when the Queen died here in 1901. Carriage rides through grounds. |
Planet
Ice Ice rink open all year. Come and learn to skate or play ice hockey. Fully licensed bar and cafe. |
| Quay
Arts Centre Four galleries, craft shop and cafe/bar in former waterside brewery warehouse. Live events include music, theatre, comedy, cinema, children's events, classes and workshops. |
Robin
Hill Country Park Activities for all ages with three thrilling rides and great play areas. Woodland gardens and sculpture walk. |
| Rosemary
Vineyard Enjoy a stroll around the vineyard, set in an area with outstanding views. Guided and unguided tours, free tasting of our wines, juices and liqueurs. Audio tours and visual displays. Cafe. |
Rossiters
Vineyard Rossiters Vineyard is a 10 acre vineyard in the picturesque West Wight founded in 1990 and producing a variety of popular red, white and rose Isle of White regional wines. |
| Seaview
Wildlife Encounter This award-winning wildlife park features a unique hands-on programme of events with entertaining keeper presentations. Meet an incredible array of tame and exotic animals. Cafe and gift shop. |
Shanklin
Chine Historic gorge, waterfalls, nature trail. Heritage Centre, PLUTO display, tea garden and shop. |
| Shanklin
& Sandown Golf Club Visitors and societies are assured a warm and friendly welcome at the Islands premier golf course. Our course is justly recognised for its natural heath land, spectacular views and challenging qualities. |
Sir
Max Aitken Museum Come and explore an exciting world of maritime history, Discover on this guided tour a remarkable display of marine paintings, nautical instruments and yachting memorabilia. |
| St.
Catherines Lighthouse Situated at the Island's most southerly point, visitors are offered tours of the historic Trinity House lighthouse which was built in 1840. The interesting story includes highlights of Trinity House, shipwrecks, smuggling and even a ghost. |
Summer
Arcade Family entertainment centre, Jungle Jim's giant indoor play area with lots of slides, ball pools, inflatables. Ten pin bowling lanes. Junior Go-Karts circuit. Various coin-op rides. Gift shop, cafe and boutique. |
| Underwater
Archaeology Centre Dive into history and discover shipwrecks and sunken settlements. Something for all the family, come rain or shine. Free educational material available. |
Ventnor
Botanic Garden 22 acres of gardens where many rare and exotic species flourish in the equitable climate of the Undercliff. Visitor centre, Greenhouse, Exhibitions, Plant Sales, Cafe and Gift Shop. |
| Ventnor
Heritage Museum A small museum housed opposite the central car park, showing exhibitions of historical photographs and artefacts, also models of Ventnor railways. Many of our own publications for sale. |
Waltzing
Waters An elaborate water, light and music spectacular presented in the indoor aqua theatre. |
| Wayside
Herbs & Flowers Herb garden open all year, all welcome, craft shop April-October. Large selection of herbs for sale. |
Wight
Llama Treks Offering the unique and relaxing experience of walking with llamas in the beautiful countryside of the Island. Various treks available from 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Booking essential. |
| Wight
Light Gallery Landscapes of the island and beyond. Visit our gallery and shop for a stunning selection of island prints, art cards, posters, coasters, bookmarks, pottery, glassware and gifts. |
Yarmouth
Castle (English Heritage) The last of Henry VIII's coastal defences, overlooking the Solent. New displays evoke Yarmouth's past, and tell the story of the 16th century ship wrecked near the castle. |
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Attractions@thelincoln.org.uk
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