Isle of Wight

Welcome to a treasure island just a 30-minute ferry ride away.

Our places to visit

  • View from Needles Battery looking over Alum Bay © Heather Bradshaw

    The Needles Old Battery and New Battery

    Perched high above the Needles at the extreme tip of the Island, with unrivalled views of the Solent...

  • Mottistone Manor Garden with the house in the background © National Trust

    Mottistone Manor Garden

    Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden...

  • The four huge sails stand still on Bembridge Windmill © Heather Bradshaw

    Bembridge Windmill

    This tiny gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island's most iconic images. Built around...

  • One of the rooms in Newtown Old Town Hall on the Isle of Wight © David Watson

    Newtown Old Town Hall

    Tucked away in a tiny hamlet adjoining the National Nature Reserve, the 17th-century Old Town Hall is...

  • Bembridge Fort © David Watson

    Bembridge Fort

    In a commanding position on top of Bembridge Down, this derelict Victorian fort is now opening for...

The weather

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The great outdoors

Thrift on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight © National Trust

Bring your binoculars and walking boots and explore the coast and countryside.

 

Our trails and walks

Walking on Mottistone Down © Heather Bradshaw

To make the most of your day out, download one of our walk pdfs. The walks vary in length and cover different parts of the island so there is sure to be the right one for you. 

50 things to do on the Isle of Wight

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And Three Quarters

Are you up for our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ challenge? To get you started we've listed our favourite activities and the best places to do them. And you can do just about all them at any of our Isle of Wight places, so start ticking them off now. Find the full list of outdoor adventures on the 50 Things website and start earning your badges.

Come rain or shine

Visit us, come rain or shine © National Trust

Don't be put off by the weather. Put on your raincoat and wellies, and splash around the countryside. Or wander around Mottistone Manor Garden before the drier options of our windmill, Old Town Hall and Battery.

Places to stay

The Old Club House © National Trust

An island holiday with a difference? Try one of our 15 holiday cottages. They come in all shapes and sizes, including Coastguard Cottages and a former golf club house. New for 2012: Little Chert and Wydcombe Cottage.

Events on the island

Contact us

The Isle of Wight office © Heather Bradshaw

For all general enquiries including filming and press releases please contact the Isle of Wight Office on (01983) 741020 or email us.