Location: Isle of Wight
Top Things to do in Isle of Wight
The 10 Best Sights & 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. St Catherine's Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 540 reviews
A light to warn shipping was first established on the Southerly tip of the Isle of Wight in 1323. Today the distinctive octagonal tower of St.Catherine's Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel and a guide to vessels approaching the Solent. Each tour is approximately 40 minutes. Tours of St Catherine's Lighthouse are operated by Andrew Booth, under licence from The Corporation of Trinity House.
Reviewed By Marita-Amie - Guildford, United Kingdom
Myself and James although being from the Island had never been to St Catherine's, so we decided to go and visit on a whim after checking out the website to make sure it was open. We parked about 10 minutes up the road by a local pub and walked down through a hidden pathway we found and came out to the side of the lighthouse. We had a lovely walk over and were greeted by a lovely gentleman named Chris. Sadly myself and James were the only 2 people actually interested in the tour, which surprisingly worked out well for us as it was basically like a private tour. Chris was very informative and a real gent. He made the tour fun and answered all of the questions we had. Upon entering the lighthouse he made sure we were safe at all times and let us take some photographs. We had a little moment to remember the lighthouse keepers that were killed and learnt about the local ghost! We had a great time and are actually planning to come back with some family and friends. I cannot recommend the tour more and if you get Chris as your guide you'll have a great time. For £5.00 it was an absolute bargain and well worth the money.
2. Church of St George
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Tracypink - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We visit every time we go to Arreton Barns its so peaceful, i do like the Girlguiding table that is set up all the time this visit it was Rangers.
3. St Andrews Church
4. The Isle of Wight Deer Farm
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Isle of Wight Deer Farm spans an impressive 334 Acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of the Isle of Wight. The farm already holds 145 Red Deer and 61 Fallow Deer – which, whilst in the middle of birthing period – this is ever growing. Walking-Guided and Driven-Guided tours are available around the farm, for all ages to enjoy this area of natural beauty.
Reviewed By lorrainemurton - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
wow what a treat ....took my autistic grandson and juan was fantastic .... made the trip fun and person centred .....the stag comes up to the fench close with apples so you can get great pictures....well worth the trip we are still buzzing ... cant wait to go again
5. Carisbrooke Castle
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4.5 based on 2,020 reviews
An Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence. Carisbrooke is a quintessential romantic castle. Here you'll find loveable donkeys, a fascinating museum and an Edwardian garden. Your can also experience hundreds of years of history with entertaining events in the summer.
Reviewed By suzienowell - Camberley, United Kingdom
Visited many times. Love the donkey demonstration turning the wheel to collect water. Lovely place with lots of history - amusing video summarizing the castles history "narrated" by Jupiter the donkey (my kids loved it) lots of English Heritage events throughout the year. Jousting our particular favourite. Visited many times!
6. St Blasius Church, Shanklin
7. Osborne House
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4.5 based on 5,408 reviews
Former retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (circa 1845) still retains a large collection of the royal couple's possessions, art work and photographs. Also home to the Swiss Cottage for Victoria's children, and the private beach and bathing machine.
Reviewed By 836michaelc836 - Saltash, United Kingdom
Excellent house to visit well worth the money lots to see and do House interesting well presented Guides well informed and polite Gardens well maintained and excellent Swiss Cottage interesting Good walks available Beach worth walking to
8. Godshill Church
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By 65ralphl - Hanslope, United Kingdom
Interesting church. Interior worth a look and there is plenty of information about the church and the local families. Pleasant walk to the church from the village via some steps or follow the road.
9. Quarr Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 992 reviews
Reviewed By MrsLopy
Lovely walk around, free parking enjoyed feeding the pigs - great fun! Farm shop was also full of some great gifts or even things for lunch to take home. (Homegrown veg, local IOW produce, freshly baked foccacia). Would visit again and visit the tea garden on a sunny day.
