Things to do and places to eat
Outings with children
Lovely small beach with pebbles, good for paddling snd watching the dinghies and opposite the Woodvale pub with loads of outdoor seating overlooking the sea
24 locals recommend
Gurnard
Lovely small beach with pebbles, good for paddling snd watching the dinghies and opposite the Woodvale pub with loads of outdoor seating overlooking the sea
An hour so guided walk or driven in a buggy with an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate enthusiast. All set in beautiful and quiet rolling meadows just 5 minutes drive from Newport.
Thoroughly recommended
Isle of Wight Deer Farm
Whitcombe RoadAn hour so guided walk or driven in a buggy with an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate enthusiast. All set in beautiful and quiet rolling meadows just 5 minutes drive from Newport.
Thoroughly recommended
Lovely cafe and indoor play space and farm animals as well as several attractions for the older kids.
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadLovely cafe and indoor play space and farm animals as well as several attractions for the older kids.
Food scene
Paradice Ice Cream Parlour
56 High StOwned by our good friend Chris Stevens. Tell him we sent you!
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillGreat food, great service and right in Cowes
Great food, good for children as outdoor play area and only 3 mins drive from whitehouse farm!
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Calbourne RoadGreat food, good for children as outdoor play area and only 3 mins drive from whitehouse farm!
The Terrace
Quay StreetGreat terrace with views over the harbour. Right next to ferry.
Fab fusion food and fresh fish on Ventnor seafront and also one in Cowes. Not for little ones but great for grown ups!
59 locals recommend
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeFab fusion food and fresh fish on Ventnor seafront and also one in Cowes. Not for little ones but great for grown ups!
Lovely fish snd chips- walk through Cowes and eat them on the seafront looking at the boats and amazing sunsets
18 locals recommend
Corries Cabin
17 Shooters HillLovely fish snd chips- walk through Cowes and eat them on the seafront looking at the boats and amazing sunsets
Lovely farm cafe and shop and you can stroke the calves!
11 locals recommend
Bluebells At Briddlesford
Briddlesford RoadLovely farm cafe and shop and you can stroke the calves!
This is our local pub, and just a 15 minute walk from the farm across fields. No car required so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves.
Sportsman's Rest
Main RoadThis is our local pub, and just a 15 minute walk from the farm across fields. No car required so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves.
Great pub to watch the sunset or walk from here along lovely beach and seafront. Great little beach and play park with swings etc for kids and only 8 mins drive
20 locals recommend
The Woodvale Hotel
1 Prince's EsplanadeGreat pub to watch the sunset or walk from here along lovely beach and seafront. Great little beach and play park with swings etc for kids and only 8 mins drive
Great indoor play area and outdoor pool for children of all ages
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadGreat indoor play area and outdoor pool for children of all ages
Sightseeing
Perfect walk from Ventnor Botanical Gardens- very steep so don’t take oldies but perfect cove with cafe and ice cream shop snd deck chairs to rent.
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadPerfect walk from Ventnor Botanical Gardens- very steep so don’t take oldies but perfect cove with cafe and ice cream shop snd deck chairs to rent.
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveArreton Barns
Main RoadLovely farm shop for local produce
Great cafe and maze for the children and lovely shop
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneGreat cafe and maze for the children and lovely shop
Tennyson Trail
Beautiful walking area
Compton Beach
Great swimming and surfing beach