Know Before You Go - plan your unique trip to the Isle of Wight
There is so much to see and do on the Isle of Wight we have highlighted a few ideas to get you started - these are not recommendations but suggestions:
A great source of inspiration for other ideas and offers is https://www.isleofwightguru.co.uk
for official guidance on travelling at this time ( October 2020)
https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
Know Before You Go - 2020 - Most attractions now have pre- booking systems so we suggest you research and plan your days out before you arrive.
The Needles Old Battery - National Trust Newtown Old Town Hall - National TrustMottistone Manor Gardens - National TrustBembridge Windmill - National TrustOsborne House - English HeritageCarisbrooke Castle - English HeritageYarmouth Castle - English HeritageAppuldurcombe House - English HeritageShanklin Chine - 01983 866432 - www.shanklinchine.co.ukBrading Roman Villa - 01983 406223 - www.bradingromanvilla.org.ukIsle of Wight Steam Railway - 01983 882204 - www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
There are several award winning beaches on the Isle of Wight all of which are managed and maintained to the highest standard. Our local, award winning beaches are Freshwater Bay, Totland Bay, Colwell Bay and Compton Bay, all of which meet the high standards of the Bathing Water Directive.To find out more visit - www.isleofwight.com
Tapnell Farm Park - Yarmouth new for 2020 Water Park - lots to see and do for all the family. www.tapnellpark.com or call 01983 758722
Blackgang Chine Fun Park - Ventnor 01983 730 330 - www.blackgangchine.comRobin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens - Nr Newport - 01983 527 352 - www.robin-hill.comAmazon World Zoo Park Nr Sandown - 01983 867122 - www.amazonworld.co.ukIsle of Wight Zoo Sandown - www.isleofwightzoo.comDinosaur Isle Sandown - 01983 404 344 - www.dinosaurisle.com
Shopping
2020 - We advise that you plan your food shopping in advance of your stay so that you can relax and enjoy your visit. This is an opportunity to try some of our highly acclaimed Isle of Wight products. A great site to visit for inspiration is:
https://www.isleofwight.co.uk/eating-out/local-producers-and-farm-shops/
or Taste of The Wight
https://www.tasteofthewight.co.uk/local-produce/
Please note our local supermarkets do deliver but getting a delivery slot to suit your arrival will need advance booking you may want to support some of our local suppliers instead:
Medina food services https://www.medinafoodservice.co.uk
Brownriggs Farm Shop https://www.brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk/shop/
Briddlesford Farm Shop & Cafe - if you don't want to cook they can supply home cooked ready meals
http://www.briddlesford.co.uk
Farmer Jacks - great for local produce with in house butcher and local produce
https://farmerjacks.co.uk
If you head over to Cowes you can try Isle of Wight Ice Cream at Bliss -
Bliss Ice Cream Parlour – Cowes - https://www.blissicecreamparlour.com
Horse Riding - Island Riding Centre - Newport www.islandriding.com - 01983 21400 - catering from pony rides to beach rides for the more advanced rider.
Cycling - Wight Cycle Hire - Yarmouth - will deliver bikes to Farringford - contact them directly : 01983 761800 www.wightcyclehire.co.uk
Golf - Freshwater Bay Golf Club - Freshwater - 18 hole golf course with spectacular views www.freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk - 01983 752955
Adventure & Water Activites including kayaking around Freshwater Bay - 01983 755838 www.adventureactivities.com
Wight Surf History - www.wightsurfhistory.co.ukSurfing lessons - iSurf - 07968 609169 - www.iowsurf.comWight Waters Watersports - 01983 866 269 - www.wightwaters.comFirst Contact Boat Charters - 01983 741 484 - www.boat-charters.uk.com
Local Eateries:
The Piano Cafe & Mezze Bar - Freshwater Bay within walking distance of Farringford - 01983 472874
The Rabbit Hole - Our tiny tearoom is easy to spot. Just look out for the turquoise opposite School Green park and its magnificent run of Horse Chestnut trees along the brook as you drive through Freshwater Village PO40 9AS
The Freshwater Coffee House - 5 School Green Rd, Freshwater - 01983 754095 - as well as superb coffee they will make up packed lunches for your day out ( contact directly)
The Hut - Collwell Bay - Freshwater - Fine Dining by the Sea - 01983 898637 www.thehutcolwell.co.uk - they will even make you up a delux hamper to enjoy on a picnic.
Please note that current Government advice is that you will need to wear face masks on all public transport (July 2020)
National Rail - 08457 484950 - www.nationalrail.co.ukSouth West Trains - www.southwesttrains.co.ukNational Express Coaches - 08705 01 01 04 - www.nationalexpress.comRed Funnel Ferries - 0844 844 9988 - www.redfunnel.co.ukWightlink Ferries - 0870 582 7744 - www.wightlink.co.ukHovertravel - 01983 811000 - www.hovertravel.co.ukIsland Line Trains - 0845 7484950 - www.islandlinetrains.co.ukSouthern Vectis Buses - 0870 608 2608 - www.islandbuses.infoIsle of Wight Tourism - 01983 813813 - www.islandbreaks.co.uk
NEW 2020 - The Isle of Wight TukTuk Co - 01983 329241 www.theiowtuktuk.co.uk can take you on an individual tour of the Island by Tuk Tuk
To plan your route by car visit:The AA - www.theaa.comThe RAC - www.rac.co.ukGreen Flag - www.greenflag.co.uk
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