Guidebook for Kingston
Arts & Culture
Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Lovely intimate museum with a little café
Quay Arts
15 Sea StreetGood venue, good café, interesting shop
Food Scene
Lovely old pub with great views of the sea in a scenic village on the north side of the island
27 locals recommend
The Buddle Inn
Saint Catherine's RoadLovely old pub with great views of the sea in a scenic village on the north side of the island
Great restaurant for a special occasion. They have a tasting menu.
12 locals recommend
Thompson's Restaurant
11 Town LnGreat restaurant for a special occasion. They have a tasting menu.
Morgans Of Shanklin
36-38 High StGood for fish.
Friendly family pub. Good atmosphere and plenty of space. Large garden. Stunning views of the sea. Large portions.
31 locals recommend
Wight Mouse Inn
Church PlaceFriendly family pub. Good atmosphere and plenty of space. Large garden. Stunning views of the sea. Large portions.
The Red Lion
Church PlaceLovely old pub, good food.
The Taverners
High StreetGreat local food. Lovely pub.
Chequers Inn
Niton RoadGood food, worth a visit
The Bistro
30 Pier StGood atmosphere, good food
Parks & Nature
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveInteresting abbey, both the old and new ones. Pigs and goats, vegetable gardens.
Good place for a coffee in the garden. Inside can be noisy.
34 locals recommend
Quarr Abbey
Quarr RoadInteresting abbey, both the old and new ones. Pigs and goats, vegetable gardens.
Good place for a coffee in the garden. Inside can be noisy.
Fantastic views. You can go into the Lighthouse during the summer. Check to see when it is open.
15 locals recommend
St Catherine's Lighthouse
Fantastic views. You can go into the Lighthouse during the summer. Check to see when it is open.
Sightseeing
National Trust property and over £5 to go in if you are not a member. No coffee room, small shop.
11 locals recommend
Bembridge Windmill
High StreetNational Trust property and over £5 to go in if you are not a member. No coffee room, small shop.
Great connections with Queen Victoria. Limited opening, but wellworth a visit when the volunteers are there.
St Mildred's Church
Beatrice AvenueGreat connections with Queen Victoria. Limited opening, but wellworth a visit when the volunteers are there.
It's free to go to the New Battery and well worth a visit. Lots of interesting things there and fantastic views of the Needles.
You have to park in the main at car park (£5.00), free for National Trust members. There is a café in the Old Battery, you have to pay to get in.
31 locals recommend
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
It's free to go to the New Battery and well worth a visit. Lots of interesting things there and fantastic views of the Needles.
You have to park in the main at car park (£5.00), free for National Trust members. There is a café in the Old Battery, you have to pay to get in.
Essentials
The Village Shop
Main RoadLocal veg and meat, freshly cooked bread and lots more....