Credi-shed guidebook
Sightseeing
English Heritage, often has events and activities during the school holidays, Charles I fled here but there’s a lot more to it than that.
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillEnglish Heritage, often has events and activities during the school holidays, Charles I fled here but there’s a lot more to it than that.
English Heritage – much smaller than Carisbrooke, but Yarmouth’s a lovely spot for people watching, with some nice pubs and cafes to visit too.
21 locals recommend
Yarmouth Castle
Quay StreetEnglish Heritage – much smaller than Carisbrooke, but Yarmouth’s a lovely spot for people watching, with some nice pubs and cafes to visit too.
English Heritage – this is the big one. Victoria and Albert’s own Credi-shed, and lots to explore.
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
English Heritage – this is the big one. Victoria and Albert’s own Credi-shed, and lots to explore.
beautiful and unique gardens – also illuminated at night. It’s privately owned and the presentation can be a bit random, but it’s a lovely walk.
54 locals recommend
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine Avebeautiful and unique gardens – also illuminated at night. It’s privately owned and the presentation can be a bit random, but it’s a lovely walk.
steam trains quite simply. A lovely rural line and they often run events and activities.
48 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main Roadsteam trains quite simply. A lovely rural line and they often run events and activities.
Lovely to visit, shops, workshops, pub and village walks, don't miss the shipwreck museum
18 locals recommend
Arreton Barns
Main RoadLovely to visit, shops, workshops, pub and village walks, don't miss the shipwreck museum
a full day out, lots to see and do, and you can get a joint ticket with Blackgang Chine with free return. In October the light trails are often great to visit.
101 locals recommend
Robin Hill
Downend Roada full day out, lots to see and do, and you can get a joint ticket with Blackgang Chine with free return. In October the light trails are often great to visit.
it’s the oldest theme park in the world. Definitely not Disney and older thrill seekers may be disappointed by the limited rides on offer. But it is unique.
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
it’s the oldest theme park in the world. Definitely not Disney and older thrill seekers may be disappointed by the limited rides on offer. But it is unique.
visit for the Needles themselves, the chair-lift down to the beach with it’s multi-coloured sand. Stay for the National Trust run Needles Battery, and the surprising history of the Isle Of Wight’s place in the space race.
91 locals recommend
The Needles Landmark Attraction
Alum Bay New Roadvisit for the Needles themselves, the chair-lift down to the beach with it’s multi-coloured sand. Stay for the National Trust run Needles Battery, and the surprising history of the Isle Of Wight’s place in the space race.
Sandown – who doesn’t like a Dinosaur? Apart from Jeff Goldblum. Loads to see here and great for kids.
35 locals recommend
Dinosaur Isle
Culver ParadeSandown – who doesn’t like a Dinosaur? Apart from Jeff Goldblum. Loads to see here and great for kids.
Have a range of Escape Rooms, based in Newport- well worth a look if you like puzzles and being locked up with your nearest and dearest for an hour.
Random-Rooms
5 Chain LnHave a range of Escape Rooms, based in Newport- well worth a look if you like puzzles and being locked up with your nearest and dearest for an hour.
City/town information
Not for us, but a chocolate-box village with lots of tea shops, restaurants and giftshops - expect it to be busy
37 locals recommend
Godshill
Not for us, but a chocolate-box village with lots of tea shops, restaurants and giftshops - expect it to be busy
Food scene
Lovely for a snack, for a walk or to learn all about Garlic
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneLovely for a snack, for a walk or to learn all about Garlic
Ventnor. Just one of the best and most dependable places we eat on the island. Views out over the bay, family friendly and often has live music.
78 locals recommend
The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeVentnor. Just one of the best and most dependable places we eat on the island. Views out over the bay, family friendly and often has live music.
Shanklin, lovely views across the bay, huge range of food options and you can sit inside or out. Very family friendly.
11 locals recommend
The Steamer Inn
EsplanadeShanklin, lovely views across the bay, huge range of food options and you can sit inside or out. Very family friendly.
Arreton Barns. This is always great value and lovely staff, great for a Sunday roast and you can have a wander around the different shops and workshops afterwards.
The Dairyman's Daughter
Main RoadArreton Barns. This is always great value and lovely staff, great for a Sunday roast and you can have a wander around the different shops and workshops afterwards.
Neighbourhoods
Sandown
Lovely sandy beach, pier and amusements and Dinosaur Isle!
Ventnor
Stunning Victorian seaside location