Location: Isle of Wight
Top Things to do in Isle of Wight
Top 8 Gardens 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. Ager Farm Nursery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By mrsmuffinmon - Bembridge, United Kingdom
We are very keen gardeners and absolutely love this nursery. It's a bit of a drive from our place but always worth the journey. The plants are beautifully laid out, always very healthy and the prices are incredibly reasonable. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable with their suggestions for planting and advice on the care of your purchases. If we ever had a nursery of our own, we'd want it to be exactly like this one.
2. Godshill Model Village
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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.
3. Mottistone Gardens
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4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By fleming47 - Alton, United Kingdom
We were dellighted to be able to visit this lovely garden in hot, sunny weather. The fact that post-lockdown restrictions limited visitor numbers was another bonus!
4. Rylstone Gardens
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Beautiful English Country Tea Gardens which are a haven for bees,butterflies,birds and our Red Squirrels who visit everyday. Also enjoy our lovely old fashioned Crazy Golf fully accessible to wheelchair and impaired mobility people
Reviewed By roberty469 - Shanklin, United Kingdom
Calm & peaceful oasis tucked away from the main attractions a short walk from the Center of the old village. It has a stage for outdoor concerts, a tea garden & crazy golf. Nicely maintained grounds a great place for meeting family & friends for a picnic.
5. Nunwell House and Gardens
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
6. Farringford Estate
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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.
7. Ventnor Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,434 reviews
With our magnificent location on the Island's Channel coast, Ventnor Botanic Garden has a unique sub-tropical microclimate making it approximately 5 degrees warmer than the general British climate – making it Britain’s hottest garden! Set in 22 acres, with over 6,000 species of plants, shrubs and champion trees why not follow one of our many trails to fully explore the garden? Take the Victorian Tunnel Tour out to sea or take the steps underground to our mushroom fruiting chamber. If you are bringing young children we also have a well-equipped play area. Enjoy teas, coffees, cakes and light snacks in our Plantation Room Café or enjoy an outstanding dining experience in the Edulis Restaurant, where much of the ingredients are grown in the Garden or sourced locally. We also have plenty of our own produce including jams, chutneys, cordials and even some fine botanic craft beers available from our own shop! We are open daily from 10am with last admissions at 5pm.
Reviewed By AlexaPens - London, United Kingdom
I first came here a few years ago, but it was lovely to make a return trip. The gardens have a surprisingly wide variety of plants and feature habitats ranging from Australia and New Zealand to South Africa, Japan and the Mediterranean. They’re all packed into a relatively compact space, but don’t feel cramped. Whether you follow one of the many designated trails, or just wander along the paths, the gardens remain a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. We were fortunate enough to be there on a hot day, and saw several of the local colony of Wall Lizards warming themselves in the sunshine, or scuttling into the foliage. I’ve never seen them before and couldn’t believe they were so close. The formal gardens contrast with the surrounding wilder landscape, and you can always take a break to join the coastal path and climb down to Steephill Cove, a stunning beach and bay area below the gardens. In addition to the gardens there are also the usual visitor facilities of cafes and a gift shop, but it’s the plants that steal the show.
8. Butterfly World and Fountain World
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By alyandbob - Ashford, United Kingdom
great to see the butterflies floating around us as we strolled through, the Japanese garden was something different and enjoyable, rounded off with a nice snack in the Hungry Caterpillar
