The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Isle of Wight, England

February 26, 2022 Diedre Savory

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy some peace, quiet and natural beauty. Except perhaps in the summer, when the Isle of Wight Festival draws visitors from all over the world. In 1970, the Festival was the largest rock-music event ever held. It was called Britain's Woodstock and featured Jimi Hendrix and The Who. (Not so much peace or quiet that week.) The island is also known for its world-famous sailing and lovely resorts, where people have been vacationing since Victorian times.
Restaurants in Isle of Wight

1. GoodLeaf Tree Climbing

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5.0 based on 253 reviews

GoodLeaf Tree Climbing

Take a trip up a tree and create some fantastic family memories! Tree climbing is great for ages 8 to 80, and our friendly, expert instructors will teach you the ropes before you ascend into the canopy of our magnificent oak tree. Enjoy beautiful views, swing around in the canopy or simply unwind in our special treetop hammock. With tea and flapjack waiting for you on the ground, tree climbing with Goodleaf is a tree top experience like no other. For 2020 we have updated our experience. We are climbing in smaller groups to enable social distancing and other things are different. Please see our website for more details.

2. Sally's Riding School

Nodes Point Holiday Park Bembridge, St Helens PO33 IYA England +44 1983 872260 http://www.sallysridingschool.com
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5.0 based on 387 reviews

Sally's Riding School

Reviewed By rtg09

What a wonderful riding school. Very well organised, COVID-aware and great communication when booking. My two novice riders had a wonderful ride on the beach and are desperate to go again! I would highly recommend Sally’s.

3. Black Rock Charters and Fishing

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5.0 based on 265 reviews

Black Rock Charters and Fishing

Welcome! We provide a varied, interesting and exciting range of fishing trips from 2 hour trips to whole days out. The Alaminta boat is the perfect vessel to take a leisurely, pleasure cruise to the famous Needles, via Colwell Bay, the colourful sands of Alum Bay and Totland Pier, not to mention Hurst Castle. Hen parties and Stag groups are encouraged and a good time is guaranteed. It is possible to privately Charter our boat, she is available for organised groups, families and friends of course. We operate from the beautiful, historical Yarmouth Harbour,Isle of Wight. Pay and display parking is easily available.

4. Tennyson Down

Freshwater PO39 England
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5.0 based on 164 reviews

Tennyson Down

Reviewed By NLJ000 - Folkestone, United Kingdom

We walked from Freshwater up over the Tennyson Downs (past the monument) to the Needles, then past Alum Bay to the Needless Visitor area and back along the bottom of the Downs (West Down?) to arrive back in Freshwater. A long but relatively easy and absolutely beautiful walk, incredible views and so peaceful up on the Downs. Lots of birds and butterflies to spot. Highly recommended for a day out (the round trip walk including a stop at the Needles and the visitor area took around 4-5 hours and we weren't in a rush).

5. Tackt Isle Adventures

The Duver, St Helens PO33 1YB England +44 1983 875542 http://www.tackt-isle.co.uk
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5.0 based on 104 reviews

Tackt Isle Adventures

Welcome to Tackt-Isle Adventures, an exciting outdoor activity centre based at St. Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight. We provide equipment rental, tuition and everything you need for an adventurous activity on dry land or on the water. From dinghies to bikes and crabbing lines to kites, from sand yachts to maps and segways to paddleboards, we've got the kit for all sorts of wet and dry activities, so you can make the Island your playground.

Reviewed By B2614JJpaulw - Cowes, United Kingdom

Had a great few hours kayaking and paddle boarding with George our instructor , in our session We went around Harbour and up the coast to the priory beach George was really helpful and made us all feel relaxed and a steady pace Going to come back in the spring for a one to one on the paddle board If you have never tried before worth the experience !

6. Wight Cycle Hire

Yarmouth Station Station Rd, Yarmouth PO41 0QT England +44 1983 761800 [email protected] http://www.wightcyclehire.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 59 reviews

Wight Cycle Hire

We are the Island's Hire Specialists. Our Yarmouth Hire Centre is situated at the former Yarmouth Station right on the Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycletrack and is the perfect location to start your cycle exploration of beautiful West Wight. We have over 100 bikes of all sizes and types including MTB, Hybrid, Trekking, Tandem, Road and Trike. In addition we have plenty of cycle options so the whole family can get out - child seats, tag a longs and trailers. In addition we provide an Island wide delivery service so you can have your bikes delivered to your accommodation, port of entry or any location on the Island! We provide helmets, locks, maps and routes and for complete peace of mind comprehensive Island wide assistance. Booking is recommended for weekends and busy holiday periods and a day in advance for any deliveries.

Reviewed By RedSturgeon - London, United Kingdom

Top marks to John and team for an outstanding operation. We (family of four, all fairly keen cyclists) hired bikes for the day and were really impressed by the quality and condition of the bikes themselves, and with the communication and administration behind the hire. John and his colleagues gave us really helpful advice on routes and destinations and we all had a great day heading over to Freshwater Bay, up to the Needles, and down the west coast of the island back towards Yarmouth. As the website says, if you're driving to Yarmouth to pick up your bikes, park in the public car park and walk the 5 minutes to the (old) station - there's definitely no parking there!

7. Steve's Beach

Sandown Esplanade, Sandown PO36 8AH England +44 7928 891020 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Steve's Beach

Reviewed By 643ellier

What a fantastic day we had today on the beach in one of Steve’s beach huts!! After enquiring about a hut yesterday Steve couldn’t have been more helpful letting us leave all the children’s toys, buckets, spades & paddling pools in the hut to save us bringing it all down today which with two small children & a buggy really helped!! He also let our little boy use buckets & spades which Steve provided & offered tea & coffee for our beach hut also, such a lovely man we really enjoyed our day thank you will be back next year!!!

8. Routefifty7

Shanklin England +44 7491 000057 http://www.routefifty7.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Routefifty7

Welcome to Routefifty7 the Isle of Wight’s premium Bike Hire. Our mission, Getting people on bicycles, keeping people on bicycles, having fun with it and making a difference.

Reviewed By RachelH2840 - Stone, United Kingdom

I popped in here on the off chance I could ask for help... Steve was really very helpful! Took my daughters bike in and he fixed the brake, turned the front wheel round as it was on wrong, oops! checked the seat tightened a few bits for us and gave some good pointers on where to go locally! Kevin also joined in the impromptu service and tweaked the bell on the bike! What a lovely couple of chaps! Cannot rate this place highly enough... friendly, go above and beyond, great local knowledge. Highly recommend

9. Coral Star

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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Coral Star

Island based ferry service running between Lymington town quay and the south quay in the seaside town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Drop off point close to bus services to the Needles pleasure park and other attractions on the island. Private charters are also available on this beautiful wooden boat. Trips to the Needles. See the Western Solent from the sea. Views of Hurst Castle , Fort Victoria and much more. Make good memories. If the weather is bad we don’t go. There is a small bar onboard for cool soft drinks and alcoholic drinks if you like a tipple.

10. Monkey Haven

Staplers Road Five Acres Farm, Newport PO30 2NB England +44 1983 530885 [email protected] http://www.monkeyhaven.org
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4.5 based on 2,230 reviews

Monkey Haven

Welcome to Monkey Haven - The Island's award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy - and people happy. We are a registered charity that cares for all kinds of wonderful animals, including whooping gibbons, cheeky capuchins, mischievous meerkats, birds of prey and many more exotic creatures. Our mission is to provide a forever home for rescued animals and a wonderful experience for our visitors. There are keeper talks and animal feeds throughout the day, play areas, stamper trails, tea room, gift shop, Wifi, full disabled access, a free Monkey Haven App and complimentary return within 7 days. All proceeds from your visit will help support the animals you'll meet. So swing by and visit us soon :)

Reviewed By Cocoloco150

What a fantastic place with committed staff and amazing monkeys We had a brilliant time here on a cold wet October day Loved the keeper talks and reading the monkey,s stories

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