Isle of Wight Attraction Categories
Isle of Wight Attractions - Family
Owl and Monkey Haven
The Owl and Monkey Haven is the Isle of Wight's brand new multi-award winning animal attraction that simply cannot be missed. Enter the park to find a tranquil environment where a diverse collection of rescued primates relax and play in spacious enclosures, and various species of owl spend their days looking elegantly menacing.
Hover Around Wildlife
Tucked away on the N.E. coast of the Island situated on the outskirts of the pretty yachting village of Seaview, you will discover a hidden gem ~ Seaview Wildlife ~ ‘The Island’s wildest hands-on experience’. Enjoy a day return from Southsea to Ryde, a gentle stroll along the seafront and entrance to Seaview Wildlife Encounter Park.
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens
Ancient woodland and open down-land include gardens and family rides, including falconry shows, colossus swing boat ride, Time Machine motion cinema and toboggan run. The big green Tractor train gets you round the park and new for 2012 is the Owl Show with these spectacular birds of prey performing! Refreshments available around the park
Isle of Wight Zoo
Overlooking the sandy beaches of Sandown Bay, an inspiring & unique wildlife experience. A warm, friendly atmosphere awaits you, creating the perfect environment for getting to know a whole range of animals. From lions & tigers to monkey & spiders, the zoo has something for the whole family.
Amazon World Zoo Park
The largest collection of exotic animals on the island. Anteaters,Penguins,Sloth,Tapirs,Ocelot, Flamingos,Toucans,Monkeys and more... Animal talks and events throughout the year. Adventure playground, cafe and shops, plus the islands only Lemur walkthrough exhibit ' wild Madagascar ' where you can walk in with the lemurs!
Blackgang Chine
Spectacular cliff top gardens with a wide range of family attractions and eccentric features including a full sized cowboy town, rides and Fairy-land! New for 2012 is Pirate Cove, a swashbuckling land with battling ships and pirates' training ground! Indoor and outdoor attractions as well as lots of places to eat and drink!
Dinosaur Isle
In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building on Sandown's blue flag beach is Britain's first purpose build dinosaur museum. The building displays many fossilised and life sized reconstructions of the Island's dinosaurs. Although a new building, the large collection of dinosaur and other fossils from the Island has its origins in 1819.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter
Seaview Wildlife Encounter is the Isle of Wight's largest, multi-award-winning wildlife park. Set in stunning parklands, with waterfalls, lakes and sea views, this attraction gives you the chance to walk among rare birds, and animals, including penguins, parrots and wallabies.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Relive the romantic age of steam as you settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and take a ride behind a vintage steam locomotive through some of the Island's unspoilt countryside. Settle back for a 10-mile ride behind a vintage steam locomotive and enjoy a unique view of some of the Island's unspoilt countryside - or hop off at one of the stations and enjoy watching the trains go by.
Carisbrooke Castle
Take a new adventure through history. The fascinating story of Carisbrooke Castle is brought to life through a visitor experience using hands on interactive and dramatic film. Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles 1 and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
