Just a ferry’s ride away, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination for those in the UK and it isn’t hard to see why. With stunning views, great attractions and beautiful beaches, there is something for everyone, making it a great place to get away without having to show your passport. Below we have listed some of the best things you can do if you have decided to visit Isle of Wight.
Osbourne House
Osbourne House is one of the Isle of Wight’s most extravagant attractions. It was once Queen Victoria’s seaside home. Visitors can view inside the house, including the drawing and dining rooms, as well as the famous Durbar Room which is decorated with Indian Décor.
Take a walk down the long estate path to get to the beautiful beach where the queen would have spent many hours in the day playing with her children and where they learnt to swim.
Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay is well worth a visit. It is a stunning bay that has crystal clear waters and two shingle beaches. When the tide is out you can find many rock pools to explore. At Freshwater Bay you can also get involved with some water sports and hire out paddle-boards or Kayaks. If you take these out at low tide then there are even some caves that you can explore.
The needles
If you are visiting the Isle of Wight then you need to get to The Needles. Here you can take a stunning four-mile walk on clifftops and visit the Needles Lighthouse. Here you can also find the popular chairlift that will give you the best views of the bay.
The beach at the Needles has crystal clear water and here you can take a boat trip to see the landscape from a different point of view. The Needles Landmark Attraction park has fairground rides, shops, restaurants, and places to drink.
Ventnor Botanical Gardens
If you love to look at gardens and plants, then the Ventnor Botanical Gardens is a must. The gardens boast a vast collection of rare and exotic plants and trees that are usually found in the Mediterranean. The garden has its own microclimate, which averages about five degrees warmer than the rest of the UK, which has allowed them to grow plants that are native to foreign countries throughout the world, such as New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, and Australia.
There is plenty of wildlife to see at the Ventnor Botanical Gardens, mainly due to the warmer climate that attracts wall lizards, slow worms, and other wildlife and insects. The Isle of Wight is also famous for its Red Squirrels and the gardens is the best place to spot them, as the 22 acres of plants and trees attract plenty.
Adgestone Vineyard
If you are a wine lover, then Adgestone Vineyard should definitely be on your list to visit in the Isle of Wight. It has award-winning sparkling wines that were made at the vineyard. The vineyard can be found on sloping hills that overlook the sea. You can take tours of the Vineyard, do some wine tasting and visit their Café and shop. They also host plenty of live music at the vineyard, which attracts many locals and tourists alike.
The hut
Possibly the most famous restaurant on the Isle of Wight is ‘The Hut’. It is found on the Colwell Bay, offering up some stunning views of the sea, with fantastic food and drinks that even brings in customers from England specifically coming over to visit here.
They also offer a boat service where they will come and pick you up from Lymington or Southampton. There is even an anchor site right outside and a helicopter landing pad for those wanting to arrive in style!
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