Location: Isle of Wight
Top Things to do in Isle of Wight
What to do and see in Isle of Wight, England: The Best Shopping
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. Island Gems
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Lula_BD - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
We visited the shop by chance and booked onto the tour with the very helpful lady in the shop. Greg was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and would look at any rock you picked up and tell you what it was. He very kindly helped by 4 1/2 year old find a Dino bone as he was desperate to find one! He was great with all the children. He clearly loves palaeontology and was extremely passionate and informative. I would never have noticed or realised any of the things he showed us and pointed out. It was a small group so didn’t feel too crowded. I would definitely recommend island gems for a fossil hunting trip!
2. JURASSIC JIM
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 588 reviews
We are much more then a fossil and mineral shop . Our opening days are Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM SUNDAY 4/10/15 until WEDNESDAY 14/10/15
Reviewed By ellalesley123 - East Sussex, United Kingdom
Fantastic shop so much to see and very well priced. Our children said it was the best place on earth .We went back again in same week .We will be back again next year .Some lovely unusual gifts here and Jim is just so lovely and great with children of all ages .Well done Jim ????????????
3. North 2 south emporium
4. Neil Williams
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Friendly photography gallery run by the photographer. Local scenes, stormy seascapes, classic yachts and London cityscapes. Lots to look at. Children welcome.
5. Russell Ince's Christmas Imaginarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
The Christmas Imaginarium is located in the Victorian seaside resort town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Located in an original Victorian shop that was built in the 1850’s, the building now houses the magical emporium filled with Christmas curiosities and festive finery. Opened at the behest of Father Christmas himself The Christmas Imaginarium also houses many magical surprises that one must visit to fully uncover.
Reviewed By Buddapies - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
What a lovely shop, good selection of decorations, I did find some of the items a bit pricey, I appreciate the craft that has gone into some of the decorations others are bought in. Dogs are welcome, we did carry our little dog just so the tail did not create havoc, plus I don't think I would be able to afford to pay for the damage she could have created. I am sure the shop is even more magical in December.
6. The Chad Powell Gallery & Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Accomplished photographer Chad Powell has a 'passion for capturing the night sky', The Islands coastal location and low light pollution levels result in some of England’s darkest skies, making his stunning night sky photography possible. With a wealth of other spectacular scenery shots to browse come and visit his gallery. The Chad Powell Gallery & Shop offers artwork to purchase, in the form of original wall art and many giftable items.
Reviewed By A545ODjoannas
Definitely worth a visit to Arreton Barns to check out The Chad Powell Gallery - amazing pictures from a clearly talented photographer as well as excellent service. Thank you, the pictures we bought are now proudly displayed in our home.
7. Beken of Cowes
8. Oasis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Oasis is one of the major retailers selling goods from all around the world, including Germany, Poland, India and Indonesia. Based on the Isle of Wight, Oasis offers our customers forever changing trends at great prices. We sell heavy teak furniture to delicate glass vases, you will always be surprised at how much changes within a week. This is due to our constant deliveries with new and exciting ranges from jewelry, candles, wall art and more...
Reviewed By desac86
The Oasis is an absolute 'Aladdin's Cave'. There is exotic furniture in all sorts of unusual shapes and colours, there are perfumes, pictures, gourmet pickles and sauces, and beautiful artificial flowers that look so real. To top it all there is an excellent coffee shop with a selection of delicious snacks to tempt the palate. Altogether an experience not to be missed.
9. Kaleidoscope
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Established in 2000 Sandown's original gemstone shop selling gemstone jewellery, gemstone carvings, crystals, fossils, rough and tumbled stones, and dream catchers. Our opening times are as follows: Monday, Tuesday , Friday : CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 - 13.00; 15.00 - 17.00 SUMMER HOLIDAYS from end of July to end of August open daily 10.30 - 17.00 and evenings 20.00 - 21.30
Reviewed By 952yvettep
The gentleman that served us, I believe he and his wife own the shop and he was such a lovely gentleman to talk too. He knew what allot about what he sells and was so helpful to my young daughter with her choice of rocks.
10. The Garlic Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,311 reviews
The Garlic Farm is all about garlic...We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight for over 30 years now and are the UK's largest specialist garlic grower. We are proud of our exceptional quality garlic which is renowned for its flavour, keeping quality and beauty. We also travel the world to find the best quality garlic varieties to offer our customers. We sell our garlic through our farm shop, farmers' markets, our website and through specialist food retailers across the UK including farm shops and delicatessens. We welcome visitors to our beautiful farm in the Arreton Valley. We offer free entry, free tastings, farm shop, garlic restaurant, education room, farm walks, farm animals, children's play area and access to farm land. We aim to educate our customers all about garlic, amazing flavours and a natural, rural farm experience for adults and children.
Reviewed By H8807AXrichardb
great walk around the farm, shop in nice and big and there is a tasting room (try before you buy) and theres a educational area as well, worth a visit
