Blackgang Chine is the oldest amusement park in the UK, located on the Isle of Wight. It features multiple themed areas with rides, animatronic dinosaurs, walkthrough attractions, and a historic whale skeleton. The park offers family-friendly entertainment with a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences, including cafes and play areas.
Orchards Holiday Park in Newbridge is a scenic holiday park located on the western side of the Isle of Wight, surrounded by countryside and close to coastal attractions, offering family-friendly outdoor and indoor heated pools and a children's play area.
Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight offers a unique blend of ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and a picturesque harbour filled with diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore peaceful walking trails, enjoy guided historical and wellbeing walks, and take part in water activities like canoeing. The 17th-century Old Town Hall nearby adds a historical element to the natural setting. The site is dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible on certain paths, and has food available at the Visitor Point.
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A family walk on Mottistone Down to identify autumn fungi and hear facts, myths and folklore about toadstools. The route may involve leaving the main path to get a closer look.
This seven-bedroom detached thatched cottage is set in four acres of gardens and fields in the New Forest National Park near Lymington, providing a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife.
A three-bedroom static caravan on Hayling Island's premier holiday park accommodating six guests with ground floor open plan living, shared indoor and outdoor heated pools, private parking, and a garden with seating, set amidst coastal scenery with access to local attractions and activities.
Fort Cumberland is a historic pentagonal artillery fort in Southsea, Hampshire, protecting the entrance to Langstone Harbour and the Royal Navy Dockyard. Now managed by English Heritage, it offers pre-booked guided tours of its extensive masonry fortifications and houses a distillery and veterans charities within its casemates.
This detached 17th-century character property is set in a peaceful rural location near the New Forest, featuring historic architectural details and expansive garden grounds with countryside views.
A charming thatched cottage in the New Forest National Park accommodating up to eight guests and two pets, featuring a private garden, outdoor swimming pool, and private parking, ideal as a celebration house and base for exploring nearby Hampshire and Dorset.
Sandhills is a seaside holiday accommodation located in the wooded grounds of an 18th century Manor House, situated on the sea front between Friars Cliff Beach and Christchurch Harbour, providing a base for exploring nearby coastal and countryside attractions.
Highcliffe Castle is a Grade I listed Gothic mansion on a cliff top in Dorset, offering restored historic interiors with exhibitions and beach access. Visitors can explore the house, enjoy the scenic grounds, and use the on-site cafe and picnic areas.
This caravan accommodation is nestled in a lively holiday park setting offering cosy living space on the ground floor, ideal for a relaxed holiday with local amenities, a heated shared swimming pool, and close proximity to the scenic Isle of Wight attractions.
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the Isle of Wight housing rescued exotic animals including tigers, lions, and lemurs within the historic Sandown Fort. It focuses on rescue and rehabilitation rather than breeding, offering both indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats for visitors to explore.
Sandown is a charming seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight, known for its long sandy beaches, historic military fortifications, thriving arts scene, and accessible public transport including a railway station and local buses.
A collection of semi-detached cottages near the sandy shores of Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight, offering a fresh nautical design and scenic access to a nearby beach and local attractions.
Farringford Estate is a historic garden on the Isle of Wight with a recreated walled garden reflecting its association with poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, featuring herbaceous borders, a public glasshouse, and wildlife planting.
9 Oct, 16 Oct…
Join a guided tour of the Needles Old Battery to explore its military history, surviving structures and stories of the people who lived and served there. The tour is led by Jo and Steve from Restore the Story CIC.
A cosy two-bedroom caravan at Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight featuring an open-plan ground floor living space, shared heated outdoor swimming pool, on-site clubhouse, and private parking for one car, set in a scenic and family-friendly location near local attractions.
Borthwood Copse is a National Trust woodland on the Isle of Wight featuring ancient trees, native wildlife including red squirrels, and scenic walking paths with viewpoints overlooking the sea.
A charming 2-bedroom caravan located in Thorness Bay Holiday Park near the beach, providing a peaceful countryside retreat with access to park amenities and nearby Isle of Wight attractions.
Newtown Old Town Hall is a historic Tudor-style municipal building on the Isle of Wight, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its historic interiors and learn about its role in UK parliamentary history and Ferguson's Gang.
This spacious and stylish Delta Resort Plus caravan at Meadow Bay offers a family-friendly and pet-friendly coastal getaway with bright, open-plan living, two bedrooms sleeping six, and access to indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and various children's and dog-friendly facilities.
Langstone Harbour is a nature reserve with tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, and lagoons supporting diverse waterbirds. It offers outdoor wildlife viewing along coastal paths with no visitor centre, on-site facilities, or entry fees.
This cosy two-bedroom caravan is located in Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight, offering a comfortable and inviting base for up to six guests to enjoy a coastal and countryside setting with access to a heated outdoor swimming pool and clubhouse facilities nearby.
This is a three-bedroom caravan located at Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight, close to shops, beaches, and restaurants, with a shared outdoor swimming pool and a private decking area with garden furniture.
Brading Marshes is a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight offering outdoor wildlife watching with habitats for rare birds like Marsh Harriers and mammals such as Red Squirrels. Visitors can explore miles of footpaths and enjoy multiple viewing points in a tranquil setting.
This holiday park accommodation is situated on a woodland hillside on the north side of the Isle of Wight with views overlooking the Solent, offering a peaceful countryside setting suitable for families and groups with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and an on-site bar and restaurant.
Rosetta Cottage is a Victorian manor house in Cowes, Isle of Wight, known for its connection to Winston Churchill's parents' marriage proposal. It comprises two holiday cottages managed by the National Trust and is part of the island's Churchill Trail.
Hampton House is a luxurious five-star detached house on the Isle of Wight with five bedrooms, private hot tub and swimming pool, private parking, and extensive outdoor and indoor leisure facilities in a peaceful award-winning village setting.
Bembridge Windmill is a Grade I listed historic tower mill on the Isle of Wight, built around 1700 and operated by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this four-storey mill with original machinery, open to the public seasonally from March to November.