Location: Isle of Wight
Top Things to do in Isle of Wight
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Isle of Wight, England
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. Yar Bridge
2. Newport War Memorial
3. Godshill Model Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,018 reviews
Authentic retro attraction that will take you on a trip down memory lane. Beautifully recreated models of Godshill and Shanklin Old Villages as they were in the 1920's and 30's. Passionate about details, the models are true representations of the houses, cottages and pubs you can still see in the 'real world'. 2020 will be our 5th year as an RHS Partner Garden supporting the work of the Royal Horticultural Society. The gardens are packed with conifers and shrubs in the Japanese style of Niwaki, that will make you want to dash home and start gardening... Our customers tell us we inspire them or that they would like to take one of our gardeners home with them! Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Book online https://modelvillagegodshill.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
Reviewed By JasmineChester
Visited the model village during our motorhome holiday. What a delightful place! From the lady who sold us the tickets to the very end had us beaming with how lovely this place is! The attention to detail is just a sight to behold and there are lots of funny little bits here and there like the dog singing along with the village band and the streaker on the football pitch. Even at the churches you could hear the congregation singing. Just wonderful. It is amazingly well designed and looked after. The gardeners are a credit and the choice of plants is so clever to turn a small manicured sapling into a mighty oak overlooking the village cricket match. £5 entry fee is more than worth it (you can go round again viia a little gate near the entrance) and we couldn’t recommend it more if you are in the area. I am amazed that anyone could find anything negative to say about the place. I defy you not to have a smile on your face as you look around. We had great fun doing the little quiz they give you and spotting the squirrels. All in all a delightful Experience.
4. Nunwell House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
5. Carisbrooke Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By J2953HDmattheww - Lerryn, United Kingdom
Saw the sign on way to the castle. After viewing the castle, which is incredible, we fancied a small bite to eat. The coffee shop on site was full so I thought we would try the place I saw on the way in, The Priory. WOW glad we did! Lovely food, freshly made, obviously all homemade and was delicious. Great portions the price was amazing. What a find!!
6. St James Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom
A lovely church, easy to find, and has a lovely history and architecture, well worth a visit, if your in the area.
7. Farringford Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
2021 visit the lovingly restored Garden & Parklands at Farringford Estate. Unfortunately due to Covid Restrictions the House Tours remain closed. The home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson which has now been restored to its former glory with a beautiful walled garden. From 1853 until his death in 1892, Farringford was the main home of the renowned Victorian poet Alfred,Lord Tennyson. In this secluded spot on the Isle of Wight, the new Poet Laureate and his family sought a retreat from the clamour of London life. But while Farringford provided a tranquil domestic haven, it also attracted many of Tennyson's eminent friends, becoming a focus of intellectual and artistic activity. The Garden & Parkland are open from May 19th 2021 to October 2021 Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat only. Booking not required. Entry by card at the ticket office.
8. Yarmouth Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. The Hoy Monument
10. Newtown Old Town Hall
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