Isle of Wight Holiday Guide

A Celebration of Steam Locomotion & Fun Family Day Out

This popular Isle of Wight attraction is a chance to experience the magic of steam train travel and get up close to the beautifully preserved machines. Working trains take you on a nostalgia filled journey around the beautiful north Isle of Wight countryside. Tell the children you are off to Hogwarts and they will probably believe you.

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has an almost unique collection of carriages and locomotives which give an insight into the history of train travel. The railway museum is packed with added information and also gives an insight into the day to day life of those who travelled and worked on the steam railway network.

Beautiful and Interesting Castle & Fun For The Whole Family

Carisbrooke Castle dates back to the 12th Century and is everything one imagines in a castle. Children simply love the donkeys, which are used to raise water, and the nooks and crannies, ideal for exploring.

A beautiful garden, panoramic views over the Isle of Wight, a museum and a tea shop are just some of the many reasons to visit.

Illuminating historical exhibition around the ruins of a roman villa

This important historical site has been brought to life with the aid of a museum built on stilts above the remains of a Roman villa. This enables you to look down on layout of the structure and see for yourself the important relics in their original position. As you walk though the exhibit you can learn more about the origial functions of the building and about like in the time of the Romans.

After a dose of history and a fresh preceptive on the Isle of Wight's as part of the Roman empire you can relax in the coffee shop and riffle through the selection of Roman themed gifts.

The Isle of Wight has a rich modern history and one of the highlights is Osborne House. The house was the holiday residence of Queen Victoria and was acquired after her marrige to Albert. The house is now open to the public and exhibits a large number of interesting artifacts with particular relevance to the house, the Victorian reign and Queen Victoria's family life.

The gardens of the house allow for a pleasent walk down to the Swiss Cottage which was once the home of Queen Victoria's children in their younger years. This is also reachable for the less able walkers via a minibus service which takes you the half mile distance. Coffee shops and a small restaurant can be found around the grounds and offer everything from tea to a 3 course lunch.