Isle of Wight Attractions

What will you discover first?

There is a whole host of Isle of Wight attractions to appeal to every member of your family/group when visiting the Island.

Discover the Island’s rich and varied history from Charles I prison at Carisbrooke Castle, Queen Victoria’s palatial holiday home at Osborne and the rocket testing site at The Needles Old Battery… to name just a few!

Unmissable Island Attractions

Families will have their imaginations stretched at the world’s first theme park, Blackgang Chine, which opened on the Isle of Wight over 170 years ago. Take a walk on the wild side at The Wildheart Trust, a sanctuary for big cats or walks with wallabies and become a human climbing frame for lemurs at Amazon World Zoo Park.

Whatever the weather, there are plenty of Isle of Wight attractions to suit every interest and budget. You are more likely to find yourself running out of time before you run out of things to do!

Family Fun

The Isle of Wight is a destination holiday hotspot for visitors of all ages thanks to an impressive range of family attractions.

Heritage & History

The Island has a rich heritage and history all waiting to be explored at some of our top attractions.

Health & Wellbeing

In today’s busy world where we are being reminded by our phones and apple watches to even breathe, there’s no better place to tune out and go off the grid than the Isle of Wight.

Animals​ & Wildlife

Due to its remote location the Isle of Wight is lucky enough to be home to an extensive range of endangered and unique animals.

Sports & Activities

There’s so many opportunities to get outside and explore the Isle of Wight from another perspective.

Culture & Art

The Isle of Wight – due to its stunning coastline and countryside – has been the home and inspiration for many artists and writers, such as Tennyson and Keats.

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