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Discover gardens, forts and a windmill on the Isle of Wight – not to mention 17 miles of beautiful coastline and more than 5,000 acres of countryside. Find out what to see and do on this treasure island.
One of the Island's favourite beaches and biggest expanses of open downland
Beautiful open downland,sheer chalk cliffs and dramatic sea views
Victorian coastal defence and secret rocket testing site perched high above the Needles Rocks
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
Dramatic chalk cliffs and open downland with coastal views, military history and wildlife.
Enchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley and surrounded by rolling downland
A wild rocky coast with jutting cliffs, a windswept down and sheltered wooded valley
Various dates throughout the summer holidays. Join award-winning Wight Coast Fossils for guided walks at Compton Bay and discover evidence for dinosaurs once roaming the Island. Compton beach is one of the best places to encounter the Island’s rich geological past. During one of the walks, you'll learn more about this amazing history; have an opportunity to find fossilised bone, teeth and wood; and even see huge dinosaur foot casts laying on the beach. Booking is essential. Please follow the link for more information.
Each day 27 July – 1 September, 10.30am-5pm. Follow Warrior and his owner, Jack, on an adventure across five activity points in the gardens – through wardrobes and water, battles and birthday parties – and discover the incredible story of a real-life war horse.
Each Sun, Tues, Weds and Thurs, 28 July - 1 September, 10.30am-5pm. Race your friends and family round the windmill grounds this summer in a sack race, or challenge each other to a game of giant jenga. There's paper windmill making too and our new bug hotel to discover.
Each day 27 July – 1 September, 10.30am-5pm. Inspired by the Medieval festival that was once held here, the Randy-O will be returning to Newtown this summer holiday, filled with Medieval activities, such as archery and dressing up.
Each day 27 July – 1 September, 10.30am-5pm. Test your skills this summer holiday with some Victorian inspired games at the Needles Old Battery, such as skittles and quoits.
Discover the highlights of Bembridge Windmill, the last surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight. Climb to the top, play in the Mud Bakery or make friends with a tree in the grounds.
The Shack was a neat, compact retreat for 1930s architects Seely & Paget where they designed projects like Eltham Palace. It is still furnished as it would have been in their time.
Bembridge Fort is an unrestored Victorian fort set on dramatic chalk cliffs. You can see the outside of this fascinating example of military architecture on a walk around Bembridge and Culver Downs.
Explore the defensive site that helped protect a nation from invasion. See guns, underground tunnels and the secret rocket testing site plus views across the Solent.
Our holiday cottages are set in scenic locations, by rugged coastline and wild countryside. Bring your dog along for the adventure in one of nearly 300 dog-friendly cottages.
Join the Isle of Wight Association to get involved in local events, meet like-minded people and support the upkeep of National Trust places.
The Randy-O fair returns to Newtown this summer with medieval inspired activities.
Join us this summer at the historic Needles Old Battery for family fun with a Victorian twist.
Summon up your courage this summer and join Warrior – a real live War Horse – on an adventure at Mottistone Gardens.
This summer, challenge the family to a sack race, a game of giant Jenga or enjoy discovering the history of the Windmill or getting busy at the mud bakery.
Uncover the rich history and hidden secrets of The Needles New Battery with educational and fascinating guided walks led by our knowledgeable walking team.
Each Saturday at 10am from 30 March. Take time out of hectic modern life for a guided walk through Newtown National Nature Reserve, focusing on connecting with nature in a deeper way.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.