Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle above Newport, Isle of Wight

A Favourite Island Attraction Carisbrooke Castle sits proudly above Newport Town, the heart of the Island. Whilst most famous for imprisoning King Charles I, the castle has also been an artillery fortress and a royal summer residence. Walk the castle walls, enjoy the panoramic views, or wander the moat, King Charles I’s bowling green and […]

Osbourne House

Obsbourne House was Queen Victoria's holiday home in the Isle of Wight

The Royal Holiday Home This is a remarkable home and worth visiting. The original building was an extended three-storey residence owned by the Blachford family. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert first leased the building in 1844 and, just one year later, bought the property and immediately began to remodel and rebuild. The Queen engaged master […]

Sandown Pier

Sandown Pier in the Isle of Wight

Sadly, not many traditional piers are left to visit in the UK, but Sandown pier is here to stay and is as popular as ever. The pier opened in 1878 and extended in 1895 to 260 metres. Today it houses an amusement arcade, indoor ten-pin bowling, a children’s play area and indoor adventure golf.  There […]

Dinosaur Isle

The dinosaur isle museum in Sandown, Isle of Wight

Dinosaur Isle is Britain’s first dedicated dinosaur museum. Located near The Wighthill and a short stroll from Sandown town and just across the road from the beach.

Sandham Gardens

Sandham Gardens in Sandown, Isle Of Wight

Sandham gardens is a fairly new attraction for Sandown and is located next to the beach and is only a short walk from The Wighthill.