IOW Guidebook
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
Well RoadShopping
Lovely farm shop full of local produce. Also has good cafe/restaurant attached
16 locals recommend
Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop
Briddlesford RoadLovely farm shop full of local produce. Also has good cafe/restaurant attached
Food Scene
Fab restaurant right on the beach at Colwell Bay. Think St Tropez ! Always busy - booking essential !
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadFab restaurant right on the beach at Colwell Bay. Think St Tropez ! Always busy - booking essential !
Chic rustic vibe
Fab new eatery just down in Wootton High St - great for brunch, lunch and early eve - healthy all day breakfasts, pasta, risotto, salads and good vegan options.
Cibo
Chic rustic vibe
Fab new eatery just down in Wootton High St - great for brunch, lunch and early eve - healthy all day breakfasts, pasta, risotto, salads and good vegan options.
Cool atmosphere and great food, mediterranean menu and pizza oven. Outdoor seating also available. In Cowes High Street. Usually quite busy !
69 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillCool atmosphere and great food, mediterranean menu and pizza oven. Outdoor seating also available. In Cowes High Street. Usually quite busy !
Parks & Nature
Park on Cliff Road and head up Headon Warren - amazing panoramic views over the coast , all the way from Cowes to the Needles - and see the mainland on the other side !
Headon Rise station
Park on Cliff Road and head up Headon Warren - amazing panoramic views over the coast , all the way from Cowes to the Needles - and see the mainland on the other side !
Amazing views of these spectacular rocks, lovely walk. Park in big car park at other end, with touristy amusement area, and chair lift to Alum beach with coloured sands ! Something for everyone !
31 locals recommend
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Amazing views of these spectacular rocks, lovely walk. Park in big car park at other end, with touristy amusement area, and chair lift to Alum beach with coloured sands ! Something for everyone !
Arts & Culture
Queen Victoria's Island residence. Very interesting house and gardens, plus her children Swiss chalet, and her private beach
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Queen Victoria's Island residence. Very interesting house and gardens, plus her children Swiss chalet, and her private beach
Great castle with working displays . Boys love it especially. Great views from the parapets too
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillGreat castle with working displays . Boys love it especially. Great views from the parapets too