Nicola's Guidebook
Children’s activities
Awesome farm with indoor and outdoor play area.
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadBrilliant farm and playground. Not to be missed
Have a ride on the steam train. Look out for special events
48 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadHave a ride on the steam train. Look out for special events
Although slightly dated Blackgang chine is still a fun day out for kids. Don’t miss cowboy land!
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
Although slightly dated Blackgang chine is still a fun day out for kids. Don’t miss cowboy land!
Food scene
Unique restaurant with no menu! Book a table, turn up and see what you get for dinner :)
Call It What You Want
62 High StUnique restaurant with no menu! Book a table, turn up and see what you get for dinner :)
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillAmazing food and service
Fabulous restaurant if you love garlic!! Breakfast and lunch is lovely.
Children’s play area, animals and you can even go on a tractor tour of the place.
Do not miss the farmshop where you can purchase some of the lovely sauces, chutneys and garlic.
A must see!
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneFabulous restaurant if you love garlic!! Breakfast and lunch is lovely.
Children’s play area, animals and you can even go on a tractor tour of the place.
Do not miss the farmshop where you can purchase some of the lovely sauces, chutneys and garlic.
A must see!
Located less than 10m walk from the lodge. Amazing food, huge portions
6 locals recommend
Portland Inn
2 Worsley RdLocated less than 10m walk from the lodge. Amazing food, huge portions
Children friendly pubs
One of the best pubs on the island for kids with separate play area for toddlers. Climbing frames, bouncy castles and go-karts. Food is average though.
7 locals recommend
The Fighting Cocks Pub
One of the best pubs on the island for kids with separate play area for toddlers. Climbing frames, bouncy castles and go-karts. Food is average though.
Chequers Inn
Niton RoadHuge pub with lots of play areas. Food is average
Great restaurant with good food and huge Children’s play area in the garden. Heaters outside so you can still Enjoy when the weather isn’t as great. Great service order on the app and sit back and enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Breeze
Mill LaneGreat restaurant with good food and huge Children’s play area in the garden. Heaters outside so you can still Enjoy when the weather isn’t as great. Great service order on the app and sit back and enjoy.
Our favourite pub on the island. Fantastic food, great play area for the kids and epic views. Must book if you want to sit inside
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Calbourne RoadOur favourite pub on the island. Fantastic food, great play area for the kids and epic views. Must book if you want to sit inside
Sightseeing
If you love fishing then booking with this company is a must! Excellent day out. My husband and son have been twice and had a fantastic time. The skipper is great and mindful of smaller children
6 locals recommend
Black Rock Charters and Fishing
1 The QuayIf you love fishing then booking with this company is a must! Excellent day out. My husband and son have been twice and had a fantastic time. The skipper is great and mindful of smaller children
Really fun museum close to the lodge with tank rides and a shooting gallery! our family enjoy this place alot and the food is good
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
490 Newport RdReally fun museum close to the lodge with tank rides and a shooting gallery! our family enjoy this place alot and the food is good