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Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions and Isle of Wight Sightseeing
(Isle of Wight, England, UK)



Apart from the beaches on the Isle of Wight, other popular tourist attractions on offer include guided walking tours, double decker bus tours, boat trips around the coastline, and even pleasure flights high above the island. Further attractions on the Isle of Wight include the colourful Waltzing Waters fountains, the Brading Wax Works, and both the Adgestone and Rosemary vineyards.

Families holidaying on the island will certainly enjoy a ride along the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, a heritage railway line with historic steam locomotives and beautifully restored train carriages, which in the past have transported both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. One of the leading tourist attractions for children is the Amazon World Zoo Park at Newchurch, which lies between Sandown and Newport, and boasts a large number of exotic creatures, which surprisingly include Britain's biggest collection of toucans.





Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Walking Tours of Isle of Wight - Isle of Wight
The are a large number of walking tours around Isle of Wight and these provide tourists with a real insight into some of the island's most interesting and historic attractions, landmarks and monuments, often with exceptional views of the countryside and the coastline. Tour guides are usually locals who live on the island and walking tours should usually be booked in advance to ensure your place.

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Isle of Wight Guided Bus Tours - Isle of Wight
Open-top hop on / off guided bus tours operate throughout the day at hourly intervals and travel around the island in both directions.

Bus tours provide an easy way of sightseeing on the Isle of Wight and with daily hop on / off tickets, they are also a very useful way to travel around the island, since you can leave the bus to explore and get back on when you are ready.


Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Sandown Airport - Newport Road, Lake, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 402402
The Isle of Wight's Sandown Airport offers both flying lessons and pleasure flights, providing some of the most spectacular bird's eye views of the island.
Attraction admission: charge

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Steam Railway - Havenstreet, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 882204
The small village of Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight was a haven when Wootton Creek extended further inland.

Today, Havenstreet is the headquarters and maintenance depot of the Steam Railway, which operates a 5 mile / 8 km line that travels between Wootton and Smallbrook Junction, with intermediate stations at Havenstreet and Ashey, principally with the support of volunteers.


Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Waltzing Waters - The Westridge Centre, Brading Road, South of Ryde, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983
The Waltzing Waters is a 40-minute show featuring moving fountains and water spouts. Synchronised with waltzes and various other kinds of music, the Waltzing Waters are held at the Aqua Theatre in the Westridge Centre.

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Wax Works - 46 High Street, Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 407286
The Wax Works is situated opposite the old 16th-century rectory and is well worth a look if you are in the Brading area. With many themed exhibits based on historic scenes and strange tales from the island's past, other attractions include the Chamber of Horrors and a gift shop.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Adgestone Vineyard - Adgestone, near Sandown, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 402503
The Adgestone Vineyard is situated just south of the popular Brading area and produces more than 40,000 bottles of white wine every year. Attractions at the Adgestone Vineyard include a small shop, a café area and a tasting room, where the wines can be sampled.
Attraction open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00


Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Rosemary Vineyard - Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 811084
The Rosemary Vineyard is situated on a 30-acre / 12-hectare site that was planted in 1986 at 18 metres / 60 feet above sea level. Attractions for tourists include a small shop selling wine, guided tours and wine tasting.
Attraction open: daily, except Sundays during winter

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Shanklin Chine Heritage Centre - Shanklin, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 866432
In 1545, the Shanklin Chine area of the island was the scene of a battle against French raiders, during which their commander was killed. Shanklin Chine now contains waterfalls, trees and lush vegetation, with footpaths and walkways. The Shanklin Chine Heritage Centre tells the history of this historic event with many interesting displays.
Attraction open: daily, April to mid-May - 10:00 to 17:00, mid-May to mid-September - 10:00 to 22:00, mid-September to October - 10:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Amazon World Zoo Park - Watery Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 867122
Amazon World is situated next to Thompson's Café, Plant and Garden Centre. Attractions for tourists and visitors to Amazon World include outside animal enclosures, free-flying exotic birds, marmosets, monkeys, endangered species and rainforest areas.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Isle of Wight Tourist Attractions: Brickfields Horsecountry - Newnham Road, Binstead, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 615166
This popular Brickfields Horsecountry includes working displays and seasonal farming activities, saddlery, a gift shop, restaurant and a bar.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge

 
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