Gaynor’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30m out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, United Kingdom, close to Alum Bay, and part of Totland, the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight. The Needles Lighthouse stands at the outer, western end of the formation. Built in 1859, it has been automated since 1994.
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The Needles
The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30m out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, United Kingdom, close to Alum Bay, and part of Totland, the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight. The Needles Lighthouse stands at the outer, western end of the formation. Built in 1859, it has been automated since 1994.
A pretty village with a good array of shops, pubs and restaurants. Home to the Islands only Windmill
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Bembridge Windmill
High StreetA pretty village with a good array of shops, pubs and restaurants. Home to the Islands only Windmill
Not for the faint hearted, if you like driving Grand Prix style with no protective barrier high into the hillside, (57 metres long ) you’ll love the views! But please keep your eyes on the road too!
Bullys Hill
Bullys HillNot for the faint hearted, if you like driving Grand Prix style with no protective barrier high into the hillside, (57 metres long ) you’ll love the views! But please keep your eyes on the road too!
Visit the tea rooms and marvel at the lovely thatched roofs after visiting The model village
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Godshill
Visit the tea rooms and marvel at the lovely thatched roofs after visiting The model village
Local Zoo known for its African Lions and Indian Tigers, make sure you don’t miss feeding time at 2.30pm and 4.30pm !
Parking available outside £3 all day so why not visit the beach opposite after
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Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadLocal Zoo known for its African Lions and Indian Tigers, make sure you don’t miss feeding time at 2.30pm and 4.30pm !
Parking available outside £3 all day so why not visit the beach opposite after
You pass Osbourne House en route to Seaview from the Ferry terminal in East Cowes …
Osborne House is the palatial former holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert…
Relax in the open air as you wander rolling acres of the magnificent Osborne estate. Take in the riotous colours of the walled garden, or enjoy the peaceful shade of the woodland walk. Visit Victoria and Albert’s bathing beach and admire their children’s cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life.
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Osbourne House
You pass Osbourne House en route to Seaview from the Ferry terminal in East Cowes …
Osborne House is the palatial former holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert…
Relax in the open air as you wander rolling acres of the magnificent Osborne estate. Take in the riotous colours of the walled garden, or enjoy the peaceful shade of the woodland walk. Visit Victoria and Albert’s bathing beach and admire their children’s cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life.
Lose yourself in the Land of Imagination at Blackgang Chine…the UK’s oldest amusement park where you step out of the everyday and into a magical world where the only constraint is your own creativity.
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Blackgang Chine
Lose yourself in the Land of Imagination at Blackgang Chine…the UK’s oldest amusement park where you step out of the everyday and into a magical world where the only constraint is your own creativity.
Swing on by to Monkey Haven and visit the Island's award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy - and people happy. It's a great place to relax, have fun in the fresh air and meet some amazing animals.
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Monkey Haven
Staplers RoadSwing on by to Monkey Haven and visit the Island's award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy - and people happy. It's a great place to relax, have fun in the fresh air and meet some amazing animals.
Surrounded by amazing countryside and sea views, this all-weather attraction has a wide range of animals in the paddocks, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained. Located near to Yarmouth on the west of the Island, Tapnell Farm Park is surrounded by stunning 360 degree views over the Solent, Newtown Creek, Tennyson Down, and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival site!
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Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadSurrounded by amazing countryside and sea views, this all-weather attraction has a wide range of animals in the paddocks, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained. Located near to Yarmouth on the west of the Island, Tapnell Farm Park is surrounded by stunning 360 degree views over the Solent, Newtown Creek, Tennyson Down, and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival site!
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
• Enjoy the birds-eye view from the castle keep and walk around the battlements.
• Delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century treadwheel.
• Relax in the Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award-winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw.
• See history brought to life with the fun and dramatic film.
• Dress up as a soldier, experiment with armour and discover how to fire cannons.
• Experience the tranquillity of the castle chapel, and visit the Carisbrooke Castle
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Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillFamous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
• Enjoy the birds-eye view from the castle keep and walk around the battlements.
• Delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century treadwheel.
• Relax in the Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award-winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw.
• See history brought to life with the fun and dramatic film.
• Dress up as a soldier, experiment with armour and discover how to fire cannons.
• Experience the tranquillity of the castle chapel, and visit the Carisbrooke Castle
Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and discover an idyllic view of the Island’s unspoilt countryside ...
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadSettle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and discover an idyllic view of the Island’s unspoilt countryside ...
Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur attraction just over the sea wall in Sandown where in a spectacularly shaped building reminiscent of a Pterosaur flying across the cretaceous skies you can walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs 120 million years ago.
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Dinosaur Isle
Culver ParadeDinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur attraction just over the sea wall in Sandown where in a spectacularly shaped building reminiscent of a Pterosaur flying across the cretaceous skies you can walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs 120 million years ago.
This small museum situated in Cowes library began in the 1970’s when library staff began collecting plans, photographs and models from the ship building firm J. Samuel Whites. The collection now incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing. The museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.
Free entry
Cowes Maritime Museum and Library
16 Beckford RdThis small museum situated in Cowes library began in the 1970’s when library staff began collecting plans, photographs and models from the ship building firm J. Samuel Whites. The collection now incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing. The museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.
Free entry
About
A Tudor Castle in a beautiful seaside town. Climb to the battlements and enjoy the very best views of sailing in the Solent. As you watch the yachts pass through the narrow channel between Yarmouth and the New Forest, you will understand why Henry VIII built this, his final fortress. Commanding the mouth of the Solent since 1547, Yarmouth was the first Arrow Head Castle in Britain. Picnic on the rampart lawns and enjoy magnificent views over the Solent.
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Yarmouth Castle
Quay StreetAbout
A Tudor Castle in a beautiful seaside town. Climb to the battlements and enjoy the very best views of sailing in the Solent. As you watch the yachts pass through the narrow channel between Yarmouth and the New Forest, you will understand why Henry VIII built this, his final fortress. Commanding the mouth of the Solent since 1547, Yarmouth was the first Arrow Head Castle in Britain. Picnic on the rampart lawns and enjoy magnificent views over the Solent.
Visit the Abbey & it’s surrounding gardens ..
Feed the pigs & piglets , apples can be purchased from the on site farm shop or bring your own …
Free entry & parking …
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Quarr Abbey
Quarr RoadVisit the Abbey & it’s surrounding gardens ..
Feed the pigs & piglets , apples can be purchased from the on site farm shop or bring your own …
Free entry & parking …
In Yarmouth a lovely part of the island . West Wight Alpacas is a trekking and alpaca and llama stud farm set within 23-acres of picturesque countryside in the village of Wellow on the Isle of Wight and is home to a wonderful herd of unique Suri alpacas and wooly & Suri llamas…
Book online for a discount , open 7 days a week …
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West Wight Alpacas & Llamas
Main RoadIn Yarmouth a lovely part of the island . West Wight Alpacas is a trekking and alpaca and llama stud farm set within 23-acres of picturesque countryside in the village of Wellow on the Isle of Wight and is home to a wonderful herd of unique Suri alpacas and wooly & Suri llamas…
Book online for a discount , open 7 days a week …
The Big Kahuna cafe is situated next to the beach , serving hot and cold food & drinks
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Ryde Strand
EsplanadeThe Big Kahuna cafe is situated next to the beach , serving hot and cold food & drinks
Walk through as the butterflies fly freely around you
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Schmetterlingswelt IOW
Staplers RoadWalk through as the butterflies fly freely around you
Neighbourhoods
Great place for drinks
The food is of a high standard
Eat in or out, you are required to book due to COVID-19
Duver Road
Duver RoadGreat place for drinks
The food is of a high standard
Eat in or out, you are required to book due to COVID-19
St Helens is a village and civil parish located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight. The village developed around village greens.
Saint Helens
St Helens is a village and civil parish located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight. The village developed around village greens.
Shopping
The country town of the Island and the largest shopping centre set around the River Medina
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Newport Isle Of Wight
The country town of the Island and the largest shopping centre set around the River Medina
If you only need to pop out for milk , the shop is a 10 minute walk from the chalet , a bit more expensive than a supermarket but handy , run by volunteers
Seaview Village Community Shop
High StreetIf you only need to pop out for milk , the shop is a 10 minute walk from the chalet , a bit more expensive than a supermarket but handy , run by volunteers
Tesco Extra
Brading Road10-15 minute drive from the chalet to load up for your stay
Wild swimming
Ryde, Fishbourne and Seaview all have great sea spots to swim outside, as does Sandown Bay (with lifeguards) and Newton Creek. And if you can brave the cold, then Blackgang Naturist Beach is the place to be if you really want to feel the freedom.
Insel Wight
As Summer finally arrives, Ryde Beach Lifeguards will be on duty on Ryde beach this half-term – from Monday 29th May until Sunday 4th June – between 11:00 and 18:00 each day.
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Ryde Strand
EsplanadeAs Summer finally arrives, Ryde Beach Lifeguards will be on duty on Ryde beach this half-term – from Monday 29th May until Sunday 4th June – between 11:00 and 18:00 each day.
Ramblers delight
Yes you can actually walk around the whole of the Isle of Wight as part of a long, long day if you’re feeling like a real challenge.
Best to do near mid-summer so you have enough daylight, this 70 mile massive walk along the entire coastal path is another bucket list item of mine
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Insel Wight
Yes you can actually walk around the whole of the Isle of Wight as part of a long, long day if you’re feeling like a real challenge.
Best to do near mid-summer so you have enough daylight, this 70 mile massive walk along the entire coastal path is another bucket list item of mine
Karting
Have a go at karting round the all-weather Wight Karting track and see if you can lap your friends.
Brading
Food scene
Great food right next to the sea only 15 minutes from the property
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Dell Cafe
Great food right next to the sea only 15 minutes from the property
The Old Fort
EsplanadeRyde Castle Hotel
EsplanadeThe Old Barracks
Puckpool HillOnly 10 minutes from the property