Isle of Wight

Bob Cooper offers a range of activities from basic tuition for those who have never held a gun before, through sporting clays to simulated game. Please call us to arrange your stag or hen party, corporate event or private function. All train...

01983 740990 or 07854 616770

robotcooper@live.co.uk

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Steam & Miniature Railways

ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS

Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and take a 10-mile ride behind a vintage steam locomotive through some of the Island’s unspoilt countryside. The principal station at Havenstreet has a museum, shop, station

01983 882204 or Talking Timetable 01983 884343

havenstreet@iwsteamrailway.co.uk

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Museum

LILLIPUT MUSEUM OF ANTIQUE DOLLS & TOYS

High Street, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DJ

This cottage museum contains one of the finest and most comprehensive Private Collections of old and antique dolls and toys in Great Britain. With over 2000 exhibits on display dating circa 2000BC to 1950AD. The collection has been widely exhibite...

01983 407231

lilliput.museum@btconnect.com

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Church

SORROWFUL & IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

The Catholic Parish of Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2RG

The Countess of Clare built St. Mary's Church in the 19th Century. It was designed by Joseph Hansom and is regarded as one of the finest early Victorian Catholic churches in England. The beautiful stained glass windows were added between 1860 and ...

01983 812127

stmarysryde@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

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Museums & Galleries

MUSEUM OF ISLAND HISTORY

The Guildhall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight

The museum traces island history using touch screen computer technology and hands-on exhibits.

ALLENDALE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Newport Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3LY

BHS approved riding establishment, training and examination centre. Top quality tuition from BHS registered instructors. Situated on a bridleway with hacking in stunning countryside. We offer hacks from one hour to a full day (including pub lunch)...

01983 840258

info@allendale-ec.co.uk

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Hovercraft

HOVERTRAVEL LTD

Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB

Passenger Hovercraft services from Southsea to Ryde on the Isle Of Wight. Crossing time only 10 minutes - the fastest route across the Solent. Easy online booking.

01983 811000

info@hovertravel.co.uk

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Tourist Attraction

SHANKLIN CHINE - Shanklin Old Village - HISTORIC GORGE

Office: 12 Pomona Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6PF

Part of our national heritage and the Island's very first tourist attraction, this scenic gorge in sandstone cliffs, with waterfalls and stream leads down to the beach. Rare flora and fauna, Nature Trail and historic features. Exhibits include

COWES MARITIME MUSEUM

Beckford Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Display features the maritime history of the Isle of Wight and includes models, paintings and photographic materials of yachting. Located within Cowes Public Library.

Alum Bay, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, P039 0JD

Set in heritage coastline, offering a range of attractions for all. The spectacular chairlift to the beach provides marvellous views of the Island's famous landmark and naturally coloured sand cliffs. Visit the sand shop and create your own uni

0871 720 0022

info@theneedles.co.uk

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Things to do in Isle of Wight