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THEATRES 2023/2024


SHANKLIN THEATRE 2024-2025
Propect road,i.o.w PO37 6AJ-Tele 01983 868000/01983 862739....  
3rd October at 19.30,MIKE OSMAN'S JETHRO,A Evening of laughter-Tribute to jethro keeping his legacy alive.  
4th October at 19.30,JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW,The johnny cash roadshow is heading into its 20th year.  https://johnnycashroadshow.com
5th O ctober at 19.30,THE CAVERN BEATLES 2025,The show is a magical history tour through the works of the greatest pop music of all times.
6th October at 19.30,KILLER COUPLES Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into depths of love twisted into terror.
9th October at 20.15,BETOND THE WEST END-A TRIP OF A LIFE TIME.Show by spotlight I.O.W LTD.
11th October at 19.30,THE DRIFTERS,The drifters are back on tour in the Uk performing all their classic hits.  https://www.thedrifters.co.uk
17th October at 19.30,NEW AMEN CORNER-BRINGING ON BACK THE 60's,A Show moving you through the era of the 60's which had the mini car,mini skirt and exceptional music.
22nd October at 19.30-23rd at 19.30-24th at 19.30-25th at 13.30 and 18.30-26th at 14.30,THE ISLAND SAVOYARDS PRESENTS ANNIE LEAPIN' LIZARDS-The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best loved musicals.
28th October at 13.30-90 Minute tour an ideal time to intoduce your children to the theatre.
29th October at 19.30,ALBERT LEE,Albert lee has worked with The Everly Brothers,Eric Clapton and Emmylon harris,a most respected guitarist.
30th October at 19.30,RONNIE REGGIE & ME with Fred Dinenage-all new show,Insight into Britains most notorious gangsters.
31st October at 19.30,SH!T FACED SHAKESPEARE HAMLET,Sh!t faced shakespeare hamlet have toured the world,won numerous awards,celebrating 15 years.
1st November at 19.30,THE EDWIN STARR BAND,Visual impact presents the edwin starr band and angelo starr & the team soul,motown & disco show world class band performing classic hits.
2nd November at 19.30,THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY,50th Anniversary celebration.
6th November at 19.30,KEVIN BLOODY WILSON THE DILLIGAF GUY,LIVE!Comedy night also featuring Jenny Talia from australia.
7th November at 19.30,HELLO AGAIN-THE NEIL DIAMOND SONGBOOK,Come and celebrate the world's greatest life and work of neil diamond's songbook.
13th November at 19.30, 14th at 19.30,15th at 14.30 & 19.30,16th at 14.30,DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID,Come and join in the magical kingdom beneath the sea.
18th November at 19.30,IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY,A Spectacular night with a live Orchestra.
20th November at 19.30,AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP,Come and meet the funniest man in football,night full of laughter .
21st November at 19.30,RAVE ON,50s and 60s Musical sensation sweeping the nation.
22nd November at 10.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR,Explore behind the scenes.
25th November at 18.30 and 26th at  18.30,FIRST ACT PRESENT WONDERLAND,First act present wonderland and youth production.
29th November at 19.00 and 30th at 14.00 and 19.00,KINKY BOOTS,Baced on a true story about charlie price who inherits his family's shoe factory.
5th December at 19.30,THE CROONERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL,The crooners christmas special is the ulitmate christmas comedy.
6th December at 19.30,TALON-THE BEST OF EAGLES 2025,Timeless eagles with hits like-Hotel California,take it easy,life in the fast lane and many more.
10th December at 13.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
12th December at 19.30,COLDPLACE,Tribute band with 12 years under there belts.
13th December at 10.30 SHANKLIN THEATRE FAMILY EXPERIENCE.
31ST dECEMBER AT 11.59,NAME A SEAT AT SHANKLIN THEATRE,COME AND CHOSE A SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE.













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MEDINA THEATRE in Newport 2023
Fairlee road newport,PO30 2EW,Tele 01983 823884..  .
4th October at 7.30pm,ABBAMANIA-Celebrating the years of ABBA,Europes leading ABBA tribute band entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and live musical performances.  https://wwwabbamania.co.uk
10th October at 7.30pm,ED SHEERAN EXPERIENCE,Featuring the ballads,the beats,the ginger hair,the loop pedal magic and now a live band.  https://edsheeranexperience.com
11th October at 7.30pm, THE GEORGE HARRISON PROJECT,Enjoy the UK'S ultimate live music tribute to george harrison.
https://www.thegeorgeharrisonproject.com
17th October at 7.30pm,WHITNEY-THE CANDLE LIGHT CONCERT,Prepare for an electrifying night as xperience live presents Whitney.
25th October at 7.30pm, FAIRPORT CONVENTION,Fearport convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century -58th anniversary.  http://www.fairportconvention.com
30th October at 6.30pm,FEARLESSLY TAYLOR,Step into the spotlight with fearlessly as they present an exhilarating tribute to the one and only taylor swift.  https://fearlesslytaylor.com
2nd November at 1pm and 4pm-PRINCESS LIVE,A Magical pop princess party,one hour long singing and dancing concert.
7th November at 7.30pm,HEAVEN CAN WAIT-MEAT LOAF,Carlton entertainment brings you their brand-new production.
8th November at 7.30pm,CREEDENCE CLEANWATER REVIEW COSMO'S FACTORY TOUR,Step back in time and relive the magic of one of america's most iconic rock bands.
14th November at 7.30pm,UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE,Come and celebrate all things floyd. https://ukpinkfloydexperience.com
15th November at 7.30pm,A TRIBUTE TO STING AND THE POLICE STARRING THE ROZZERS,The most authentic sting tribute in europe.  https://www.therozzers.co.uk
20th November at 7.30pm,THE UNRAVELLING WILBURY'S,The unravelling wilbury's return in 2025.  https://www.travelingwilburys.com
21st November at 7.30pm,24K MAGIC MEN,The uk's hottest magic mike live tribute is here get ready ladies.
23th November at 2pm,MEDINA TATTOO,Charity concert in support of aspire a remarkable afternoon filled with inspiring entertainment.
29th November at 6pm,AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH NEIL RUDDOCK,Dont's miss the opportunity to see football legend neil ruddock for an exclusive evening,VIP Meet & Greet.
5th December at 8pm,NEWPORT COMEDY CLUB DECEMBER,Join us for another fantastic night of comedy brought to you by the laughter lab.
6th December at 7.30pm,STEELEYE SPAN,Together for 56 years now,Steeleye span changed the face of folk music forever.   https://steeleyespan.org.uk
13th December at 7.30pm,ADELE TRIBUTE,A Very talented Natalie Black as adele,the most intimate of evenings -a candlelit of adele's delightful songbook.  https://www.adeletribute.com
20th December at 2pm,21st at 2pm,22nd at 2pm,23rd at 2pm 24th at 1pm,27th at 2pm,28th at 2pm,29th at 2pm,30th at 2pm,BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTOMIME,Come and have a fun packed afternoon listening to the story of beauty and the beast and join in with the fun.

















APOLO THEATRE IN NEWPORT
PYLE STREET,PO331JT-Tele 01983-210010..


1TH October 7.30pm MAN VS SCREWS INCLUDED,Matthew McKew is a self made comedian,Matthews new updated show,he enjoyed success at the edinburgh fringe this year and he is looking forward to bring it to the isle of wight .

24th October -1st November 7.30PM, THE MIRROR CRACK'D by AGATHA CHRISTIE,This adaptation of agatha's famous novel emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets.

5th - 13th December 7.30pm,IRON by RONA MUNRO,The play is an intence psychological drama.


6th -14th February 7.30pm,IMMACULATE by OLIVER LANSLEY,Oliver's laugh out loud comic variation on the virgin birth.















Transport


Real Time Traffic information - www.keepmoving.co.uk

Wightlink - http://www.wightlink.co.uk
Portsmouth to Fishbourne & Yarmouth to Lymington routes. (Car Ferry).
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head route. (Foot Passengers only). Catarmaran. The catamarans connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 20 minutes. (No bookings necessary).

Red Funnel - http://www.redfunnel.co.uk
Southampton to East Cowes route (Car Ferry).
Southampton to West Cowes route. (Foot Passengers only). Red Jet Hi-Speed Service. (No bookings necessary).

Hovertravel - http://www.hovertravel.co.uk

Southsea to Ryde Esplanade. (Foot passengers only). (no booking necessary). Easy onward travel connections are available with our Hoverbus to Portsmouth, bus and train connections at Ryde plus large car parks at both terminals. Hovertravel - The 10 minute ferry link to the Isle Of Wight.

Train - https://www.thetrainline.com/stations/ryde-esplanade
Through train services from Waterloo and other main line stations via Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde to Shanklin Station.
Buses & Trains on the Isle of Wight - www.islandbuses.info

Move my bag - www.movemybag-isleofwight.com
If you are walking around the island this is an excellent service for moving bags from one hotel to the next.

Ryde Taxis - (01983) 811111  ( the largest company in Ryde)

Jet Cars Taxis - (0800)123444/ (01983) 566566

EV HYBRID Electrical Car Charging Points.  https://www.carwow.co.uk/electric-cars/charging-points


Events in the Isle of Wight 2025




 Robin Hill Newport.
Tele 01983 527352.  https://robin-hill.com PO30 2NU
6th-7th September,11am-11pm on both days,THE WARRIOR FESTIVAL.This family friendly festival is fun for all with live music-array of food options-bars and side shows-large area to keep little one's entertained-rides,games,face painting and inflatables.




REVAMP FESTIVAL- Ryde.2026
https://www.facebook.com/revampfestival/


MARCH OF THE MODS-RYDE 2026
www.visualimpact.co.uk/events

From 13.30-22.30,Ryde sea front,Raising money for charities every march with some of the best Bands & DJ's and up to 3 Different venues.

           
ROUND THE ISLAND YACHT RACE 2026
Tele 01983 296621
http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk
The Round the island race is a 50 nautical mile yacht race around the isle of wight,The race starts and finishes at Cowes,Race can take between 3-10 hours depending on the wind.


ISLE OF WIGHT ULTRA CHALLENGE 2026
Walk,Jog,Run.
Tele 02076096695
www.isleofwightultrachallenge.co.uK
Walkers start at 10am Runners start at 11am,The challenge offers a variety of distances,including 106km,80km,and 25km.There are also options for the southern 50km and cowes 10mile.
Its along the Spectacular Southern Cliffs, past the iconic Needles,and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop.
For full island challengers its on to historic Ventnor,and back to our welcome base camp in chale after an epic 106km journey.Full support and hospitality all the way. Website- ultra challenge.com.


WIGHT KARTING 2026
Westridge,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 1QS.
Phone 01983-565366,Open 10am-6pm.
Book on Line   https://www.wightkarting.co.uk
Our 520m floodlit track provides awesome fun in all weathers.Making multi-generational memories,or special events for stag groups,Wight karting is the place for fun fuelled fun for people of all ages in our 4-stroke petrol go-karts.

ISLE OF WIGHT ,STEAM RAILWAY.2025
Havenstreet,PO33 4DS.Phone 07918726905,01983885926.Open 10am-5pm. https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk.
31st August- Morris Minor Rally,A Day dedicated to the first british car to sell a million.
6th September-Cider & Cheese Festival,Cider & Cheese weekender is a hugh hit with visitors.
11th October-Beer & Steam,Join us for a Celebration of beer and steam.
26th October-1st November,WIZARD WEEK,Whats halloween without a bit of magic,witches and other ghouls take over havenstreet, Watch the birds of prey and story telling with greg chapman.
2nd November,RACE THE TRAIN,Complete in the 5km run between wootton and havenstreet faster than our train.
7th and 8th December and 13th Through to the24th December.SANTA SPECIAL.
On the platform at havenstreet there will be delightfully dressed guards making the elves feel right at home.
Enjoy a fairground ride in the park,Board the train through the countryside,Story awaits you in the carriage decorated with twinkly lights and of course a gift for every child.
26th December BOXING DAY SPECIAL,After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey with a 10 mile round trip,Stretch your legs with a country walk or visit the pub.
                           

BUS AND COACH MUSEUM PARK ROAD RYDE,2026
Tele 10983 567796  https://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk


LAMBRETTA DAY 2026
https://www.scooterevents.co.uk
Celebrating all things lambretta ,1pm Ride out newport leaves for ryde,Live bands ,DJ'S,Beer tent & BBQ at ryde pavilion.



WALKING VESTIVAL.2025/26
 https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
Autumn from 4th-12th October,Take on the challenge of Mountbatten isle of wights walk the wight-an annual 26.5 mile walk (along with shorter distances)raising vital funds for the charity.



RYDE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA.2026
Appley lane,Appley,Ryde.PO33 2ND. Phone- 01983 566481- 07786034941-Contact steve bull at e-mail-stephencbull@gmail.com




ISLE OF WIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL 18th-21st June 2026
Seaclose,Newport,Isle of Wight,PO30 2EA.   https://isleofwightfestival.com



RYDE- THE BIG BEACH WEEKENDER.2026
RYDE HABOUR BEACH


COWES  WEEK.2026
 Tele-01983 300727
   https://www.britanniaevents.co.uk
Cowes week is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events,and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer.It has been held in early August every year since 1826,expect during the two world wars.


BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 2026-YAUCHT CLUB.
https://www.britishclassicweek.co.uk
Tele 01983 245100-07790770526




MARDI GRAS 2026, FREE EVENT.
https://www.thenewcarnivalcompany.com
The New Carnival Company,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 2ER.
Tele-01983716095.




RHYTHM TREE FESTIVAL 2026.
https://www.rhythmtree.co.uk
Sticelett Farm,Thorness Bay,Isle of Wight,PO31 8NE.
We are hosting single day events in our woods at sticelett farm this year instead of the festival.



GARLIC FESTIVAL 2026.
Fighting Cocks ,Sandown-isle of wight,PO36 0LU.
https://www.garlicfestival.co.uk
The festival is held annually on the third weekend in august at the fighting cocks crossroads,Live music,Childrens activities, Garlic characters and games,Star chefs,Local charities and businesses and the Garlic Queen.


ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE 2026
Ryde Esplanade,PO33 2EL.
https://www.iwpride.org
 Harbour Beach ryde.More details to follow.



RYDE CARNIVAL.2025.
https://rydecarnival.com
Ryde Isle of Wight,PO33 2LL.
Childrens Carnival day -Saturday 23rd August.
Main Carnival -Thursday 28th August.
Illuminated Carnival-Saturday 30th August.


ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY 2026.
Airport,Scotchells Brook lane, Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 0JP-TELE 07785575985.  https://vfmscoot.co.uk


CLASSIC CAR EXTRAVAGANZA,2025
http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk
Ryde Esplanade,PO33 1JA-Phone 02084397871.
Thousands of car enthusiasts will once again assend on the island.
6th of September the show will be in newport & 7th September show will be in ryde.


ISLE OF WIGHT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL,2025.
26th-28th September.
Immerse yourself in a realm where Victorian elegance meets futuristic innovation.A Weekend of eccentric fashion,Mesmerizing performances,creative workshops and captivating entertainment.


HARP ON WIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2025 
www.harponwight.co.uk
Ryde- Tele-07581619859.
23rd -27th October. Concerts,Workshops,HarpTherapy lectures,Harp making course,Harp showroom and much more.


ISLE OF WIGHT SOUL & reggae weekend.
To Book -email: iowweekender2020@gmail.com or Call: 07944141952
The Royal Esplanade Hotel,16 Esplanade,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 2ED TELE -01983 562549,
www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk
17th-20th October,Early bird passes available now.


Sport


Croquet ****

Croquet is played regularly throughout the summer months (April to October) and visitors are welcome on a "Pay as you play” basis. www.rltcc.co.uk

Cycling

https://www.cyclinguk.org/cycle/cycling-isle-wight

Battersby Cycles Bike Hire in summer months only
https://ryde.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/battersby-cycles

 140 High Street, (showroom) Ryde
Tel: + 44 01983 812989. 

TAV- Cycles Bike Hire www.tavcycles.co.uk
140 High Street,Ryde Tel: +44 01983 812989.

www.thegymgroup.com


TREE CLIMBING
Appley park,ryde.PO33 1ND.
Climb up to 15 Metres into the Branches of a Beautiful oak tree,.
Join a Small Group or Book a Private Climb,age 8 & over.
Open till 31st October,  https://www.goodleaf.co.uk
Tele 03338001188, e-mail, info@goodleaf.co.uk


Golf




Puckpool Park has an 15-hole crazy golf course which is ideal for the family visits
Tel: +44 01983 562086

Ryde Golf Club - This 18-hole golf course is set in beautiful parkland split in two by a public footpath which joins Ryde and Binstead. The course is 5,772 yards / 5,280 metres in length and PAR 70. It is open from dawn to dusk all year. The course has a club shop and trolley hire. It is advisable to telephone and confirm if you are a group wishing to play.  For more information contact :  Ryde Golf Club, Park House, Binstead Road, Ryde.  Secretary: Mr Richard Dean,  Tel: +44 01983 614809

Westridge Golf Centre - is a family friendly facility and has a state of the art driving range with all the facilities you need to make practice rewarding and fun experience.  For further information visit or contact
Westridge Golf Centre, Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel: +44 01983 613131


Osborne Golf Course.

Osborne Golf course is a golfing legacy left by queen victoria,charming 9 hole golf course is the isle of wights oldest and longest
Tele; +44 01983 295421.


Lawn Bowls & Ten Pin Bowling


Ryde Marina Bowls Club - Eastern Gardens, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA, Tel: +44 01983 564477
Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club - Ryde Airfield, Brading Road, Ryde, PO33 2QC, Tel: +44 01983 564336

LA Bowl - Ten Pin Bowling has 22 lanes of computerised tenpin bowling, Pacific fast food diner, fully licensed Pavilion Bar, Pavilion Cafe Bar, state of the art amusements and pool table. LA Bowl, The Pavilion, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL, Tel: +44 01983 617070


Riding


Trotters Riding School - Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2XF, Tel: +44 7501094087

Upton Riding Stables - Newnham Road, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3TH, Tel: +44 01983 566801

Fairfields Farm Stables Yard - Stroud Wood Road, Haylands, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BY, Tel: +44 01983 616292

Sallys riding school-Forelands Field Road,Bembridge,PO35 5TR,Tele;+44 7974861674


Swimming


The Waterside Pool - The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JA, Tel : +44 01983 563656


Squash


Westridge Squash - Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel +44 01983 823883


Tennis


Ryde Mead Tennis Club - https:///clubs/ryde-mead-tennis-club
Church Lane, Ryde, PO33 2NB, Tel: +44 01983 811868

Ryde Lawn Tennis https:///RydeMeadLawnTennisClub
Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3BJ, Tel: +44 01983 562095


Restaurants & Bars in Ryde



ADA - Meditarranean
55 Union St, Ryde (01983 564023)

The Alamo
Steakhouse Bar & Grill
5 Esplanade, Ryde (01983) 638234

The Boat House
Springvale road, Seaview, (01983) 810616

Michelangelo - Northern Italian Restaurant www.ristorantemichelangelo.co.uk
30 St Thomas Street, Ryde (01983) 811966

Blacksheep Bar and club lounge
53 Union street, Ryde (01983) 811006

Ryde Tandori Restaurant
Union Street, Ryde (01983) 563165
Opening Times - 12 Midday - 2pm & 6pm - midnight
(Seven days a week)

Fowlers (Wetherspoons)
Union Street, Ryde (01983) 812112
Food Serving Times
All day until 1 hour before closing.

Fumo33
32-33 Union Street, Ryde,PO33 2LE
Telephone 01983 611118

Ryde Thai
4 Union Street, Ryde (01983 810944)

The Duck 
Appley Rise, Ryde, PO33 1LE
Telephone 01983 613925
www.theduckiow.co.uk

Cadet Beach Club Restaurant
Appley Lane, Ryde (07960528925)

Bendula Restaurant
5 Union street, Ryde
Tele 01983 566466

Harbour House-seafood
Esplanade Ryde PO33 2DY
Tele 01983 616662

Dell Cafe
Puckpool Sands,seaview PO34 5AR
Tele 01983 812947

Appley Beach Cafe
Appley lane Ryde PO33 1ND
Tele 01983 812573

CRAZY'S RESTAURANT-MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE.
49 High strreet ryde,PO332RE-Phone-01983 562670
www.crazysiow.co.uk

ARTISAN COCKTAIL BAR & GRILL.
24 UNION STREET PO33 2DT
01983 618555.

THE KING LUD
2 Esplanade,Tele 01983 562942

CASLTE INN
164 High street,ryde Tele 01983 613684

PAVILLION BAR
Esplanade,Tele 01983 617070

THE VETERAN BAR
15 Esplanade,Ryde PO33 2DZ

BAR 74-FuBar
74 Union street ,ryde PO33 2LN -Tele 01983 616479

THE STAR COFFEE & ALE HOUSE
40 High St,Ryde PO33 2HT-Tele 01983 7226PICKLE AND DILL

PICKLE AND DILL
51 UNION STREET RYDE
Tele  01983 811694.

THE WONKY GOAT
30 Union Street Ryde
01983 716930.


Places to Visit




Adgestone Vineyard
Upper Road, Adgestone, Sandown PO36 0ES, Tel 01983 402882
Open all year, 10am - 5.30pm, Cafe on site.

Adgestone Vineyard is one of the oldest Vineyards in Britain. Adgestone is set on a south facing slopein 10 acres of outstanding natural beauty overlooked by Brading Down, just half a mile from the Roman Villa.

Prices - Free.

Amazon World Zoo Park
Watery Lane, Near Arreton, Tel 01983 867122
Open all year 10am - close, Cafe and Gift Shop on site.

A great day out for all the family, walk with the Lemurs.

www.amazonworld.co.uk

Appuldurcombe House

www.appuldurcombe.co.uk
Tele;+44 01983 852484 

Arreton Barns Craft Village
Arreton Village, just look for the gypsy caravan, Tel 01983 539365

www.arretonbarns.co.uk

Bembridge Heritage Centre
Bembridge, Tel 01983 874218

A facinating exhibition housed in a former victorian school. Past and present village life portrayed in photographs and artefacts.

Bembridge Windmill
National Trust, Bembridge tel 01983 873945

The Islands only remaining windmill dating from around the 1700. National Trust Gift shop and refreshment kiosk.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bembridge-windmill

Blackgang Chine
Chale, PO38 2HN, Tel 01983 730330

A fantasy world for the child in all of us.
Open March - October

https://www.blackgangchine.com

Brading Roman Villa
Moreton Old Road, Brading Tel 01983 406223

New award winning exhibition and visitor centre at Brading Roman Villa. Experience for yourself what it was really like to be living in Roman Times.

https://bradingromanvilla.org.uk

Bus & Coach Museum
Park Road, Ryde, Tel 01983 567796

Look around the different busses and relax on board the cafe bus. Free Entry.

Open from April to end of October on Sunday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's between 10am - 4pm.

iwbusmuseum.org.uk

Butterfly World
Medina Garden Centre, Wootton, Tel 01983 883430

Landscaped indoor gardens with exotic free flying butterflys. On site Cafe and Gift Shop.
Open April - October.

https://butterflyworldiow.com

Calbourne Water Mill
Newport Road, PO30 4JN, Tel 01983 531227

A facinating day out for all the family.

Open from April - October.

calbournewatermill.co.uk

Carisbrooke Castle
Newport Telephone 01983 522107

Motte and Bailey Castle where Charles 1 was imprisoned. On site Tea Room and Gift Shop.
Open all year round 10am-5pm in the Summer and 10am-4pm in the Winter. English Heritage.

www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk

Cineworld
Newport, Tel 0330 333 4444

www.cineworld.co.uk

Coastal Visitor Centre
Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road, Ventnor, Tel 01983 857220

Exhibition of all aspects of Isle of Wight Coastline including management of landslides.

www.coastalwight.gov.uk

Commodore Cinema
2 Star Street, Ryde, Tel 01983 564064

https://leoleisurecommodore.co.uk/ryde/now/

Dimbola Lodge Museum
Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, Tel 01983 756814

Museum and photographic galleries in a former house of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.

www.dimbola.co.uk

Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown, Tel 01983 404344

Dinosaur Isle is Britains first purpose built dinosaur museum. The building displays many fossils and life size constructions of the Island dinosaurs.

www.dinosaurisle.com

The Garlic Farm
Mersley farm, Mersley Lane, Newchurch, PO36 0NR.Tele;+44 01983 865378

The Garlic Farm is situated om the Isle of Wight within 6km from the towns of Ryde, Newport and Sandown in the fertile Arreton Valley.

Open 9-5 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 on Sundays.

www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk

Godshill Model Village
High Street, Tel 01983 840270

https://www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk/

Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre in Havenstreet.
https://www.haven-falconry.co.uk
Tele;+4401983 716556

Island Speedway Ltd
Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey Road, Ryde, Tel 01983 811180

Premier League 500cc Motorcycle Speedway Racing. Enjoy a great evening out - bars, snacks, covered seating and free car park.

Open every Tuesday from April - October and every Tuesday & Thursday in August. gates open 6pm, Racing 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

www.islandspeedway.co.uk

Isle of Wight Pearl
Cilton Chine, Military Road, Brighstone, Tel 01983 740352

Open Monday-Saturday from 10am and Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm

www.iowpearl.co.uk

Isle of Wight Zoo- Renamed as Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.
Yaverland Seafront, Sandown, Tel 01983 403883
Home to the finest collection of Tigers in Europe.
retail@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org


Leo Leisure Bingo
2 Star Street, Ryde, Tel 01983 562616

leoleisure.com/ryde/html

The Needles
Alum Bay, Freshwater, Tel 01983 752401

See the Islands most famous views, watch glass blowing and sweet making demonstrations and see the remarkable coloured sands.

Open March - October

www.theneedles.co.uk

Oasis Shop
Carpenters Road, Brading, Tel 01983 613760

The Oasis is one of the most talked about shopping attractions in southern UK. With over 12,000 sq foot of unusual and dramatic products ranging from hand carved teak furniture directly imported from the small Indonesian Island of Bali to homeware gifts including candles. glassware and table ornaments.

www.oasis-iow.com

Osborne House
East Cowes, Tel 01983 200022

Explore Queen Victoria's Island residence and wonderful gardens.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Owl and Monkey Haven
Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport. PO30 2NB, Tel 01983 530885

Why not adopt and animal for your loved one. On site gift shop and Tea Rooms.

Open all year round.

www.owlandmonkeyhaven.co.uk

Quarr Abbey
On the main road between Ryde and Newport, Tel 01983 882420

Monastry of Benedictine Monks.

https://www.quarrabbey.org/site.php

Quay Arts Centre
Sea Street, Newport, Tel 01983 822490

www.quayarts.org

Robin Hill Country Adventure Park
Tel 01983 730052

Woodland walks and adventure play areas make this a great place for all the family.

Open March - November 10am - 5pm/August 10am - 6pm.

www.robin-hill.com

Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, Tel 01983 811084

One of the UK's largest vineyards, free wine tasting and guided walks.

www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk

Shanklin Chine
Tel 01983 866432

A scenic gorge of sandstone cliffs with waterfalls and a stream leading to the beach.

www.shanklinchine.co.uk

Ventnor Botanic Gardens
Tel 01983 855397

Well maintained gardens in the heart of Ventnor, Garden walks and a coffee shop.

www.botanic.co.uk

Tapnell Farm/AQUA PARK.
Tele ;+44 01983 758722
https://tapnellfarm.com/
Isle of Wights Bounciest & Wetest Attraction,20 Obstacles to Tackle,
On-Site Facilities,Showers,Tiolets,Wet Suits & Buoyancy Suppied.
All Sessions must be booked on line in advance.  aquapark@tapnellfarm.com


ISLAND PLANETARIUM
Tele 01983 761555
Fort Vivtoria country park,yarmouth PO41 0RR
Full Dome Planetarium Shows run in our Theatre,Space -Sience Displays,
Stargazing Evening from July till September,Booking is Required,


WIGHT MILITARY MUSEUM

Tele 01983 632039
Northwood Camp,490 Newport Road,Cowes PO31 8QU.
http://www.wmahm.org.uk
On-Site Tea Room & Gift Shop.
Monday to Saturday 10am - 3.45pm.


WIGHT AVIATION MUSEUM
Tele 07949704052.
Scotchells Brook Lane,Sandown,PO36 0JP.
https://wightaviationmuseum.org.uk


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Our Facilities


  • Bar
  • Beach Nearby
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Close To City Centre
  • Conference Facilities
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Daily House Keeping
  • Family Room Available
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Freeview
  • Linen And Towels Provided
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking On-site
  • Sea View
  • Sea View Rooms
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Vegetarian
  • Walking Holidays
  • Wedding Functions