Top Things to do in Newport
The 6 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Newport, England
Discover the best top things to do in Newport, United Kingdom including Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe, Carisbrooke Castle, Monkey Haven, Compton Beach, Robin Hill Country Park, Southern Vectis.
Restaurants in Newport
1. Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Snacks and Ladders, formerly Board Cafe Bar is a board game cafe, situated in the Nodehill area of Newport on the beautiful Isle of Wight. The idea is simple, come in, either choose what you want to play, or we can guide you to the right game, and play! That’s it. In the modern world, where everything is on a screen, accessible anywhere, we’re a tech free oasis, offering you the chance to reconnect with friends and family, meet new people and actually talk! We offer a wide range of locally sourced teas and coffees, freshly made snacks and cakes and bakes from The Funky Cakery. Just want a coffee and some cake? Feel free to pop in!
Reviewed By spud671
This cafe is absolutely brilliant! We went yesterday and throughly enjoyed our time here, really friendly and helpful staff,delicious lunches/desserts and milkshakes, worth every penny and a brilliant choice of games to play! Really good fun...will definitely be returning!
2. Carisbrooke Castle
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Monkey Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,230 reviews
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
4. Compton Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By brackleyballet - Brackley, United Kingdom
Lovely beach on the south coast of the Island. Wonderful sandy beach, but be aware of the rocks in the sea at high tide. Parking available at the top of cliff, but try to get here early if the weather is good as it does fill up quickly. Unfortunately toilets were also closed when we visited, luckily we had no need for them, but could see it being a problem if visiting with young children.
5. Robin Hill Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,151 reviews
Reviewed By DanHBoyle - Upminster, United Kingdom
On our annual visit to the IoW we have never been to Robin Hill. In actual fact the last time I visited was probably 30 years ago so I don't have anything to compare this visit to. The visit this time was my mum, son (8) and myself and we spent from 1000-2000 in the park and had a great time despite the showers (some of which were very heavy). Did pretty much everything the park had to offer including the ship (after 3 times I was feeling ill), the slides, toboggan run, climbing areas, feeding the ducks and carp, the wooden maze, falconry display, Jungle Fever and also the Cheeky Monkeys. To start with, the park opens at 1000 and we got there at 1000. Parking was easy and getting in was easy also. A slight queue but nothing major and because the park is so vast you don't feel as though other people are on top of you. That is always a good thing for someone who doesn't really like crowds. The park staff were very friendly and in one of the cafes (nearest entrance), I asked one of the young female assistants for a plaster for my son who had cut his nose (not in the park) and she was very obliging and caring too. This pretty much summed up all the staff we came across on the day. My son and I went on the toboggan run where there is a 1.50GBP charge per person but to be fair that isn't that much and it was a fun few minutes riding down the run. If you are unlucky like I was, you will end up being stuck behind a Sunday afternoon driver and not doing much above slow baby crawling speed. Still, it was all about the children and my son really enjoyed it. We ate and had a few drinks at Robin Hill purely because we had such a good day and were staying for the 1830 Jungle Fever. The food prices were what you expect and a bottle of coke was 2.20 GBP so not expensive and not cheap but just middling. The highlight the day was the Cheeky Monkeys show which was part of the Jungle Fever. The 2 performers (Josh and Chris) were so talented, professional, engaging and entertaining too. Their talents with fire juggling was superb and they had no fear. My son (Kai, 8) went on stage too and encouraged the crowd to say Ole and then my son picked me to be blindfolded. I won't say much more than that as it will spoil any surprises. Great show though and they could easily entertain for 2 hours. Nothing more to add here. It was a great day and I can see if there is a large family then it could be quite expensive but they offer a free 7 day return so if you are on the IoW for a while, then that is a great option. I think Robin Hill has some good ideas planned. The area is extremely clean and well looked after so what more can I say. Ah yes, watching the Geese, Ducks and Carp being fed was great fun.
6. Southern Vectis
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By lisamC1407YW
During a few days break as foot passengers the bus service was excellent. The Rover ticket for 48 hours enabled two of us to travel the Island all day with access to all bus routes!! Good value and reliable.
