9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids on the Isle of Wight
There are of course a LOT of beaches on the Isle of Wight, there's a brilliant rundown and analysis of lots of them here.
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Miles of golden sands, and a pier filled with (pay-for) amuseuments. It's a popular location, and can get busy in the summer. There's a seasonal lifeguard service. There's a playground, and skate park in Sandham Gardens.
A traditional bucket and spade type beach, backing onto a traditional seaside promenade with lots of shops, and (pay for) amusements. It's good for swimming, with clear water and a seasonal lifeguard service.
Looking after more than 100 donkeys on 55 acres of land, you can see the donkeys, and learn about the huge effort that goes into looking after them. It's free, but donations are very appreciated. Check out What's On.
Enjoy a farm walk in the beautiful Arreton Valley, learn all about the history of the farm, archaeological finds, and the different variety of garlic. There's a playground the kids can play in if you're using the restaurant. Check out What's On.
Learn all about how space rockets were secretly tested here in 1950s - 1970s in a highly secret operation. You can walk down to Alum Bay for free (or pay for the chair lift). While you're there, there are lots of pay-for attractions including the Old Battery, chair lift, sand filling, and glass blowing. Please take note of car parking charges at Alum Bay.
Explore 20 hectares of diverse habitat including 3 new trails - A Red Squirrel Walk, a Viewpoint Walk, and a longer Wildlife Walk round ponds, grassland and woods. Look out for the willow maze/ sculpture. Check out the activities on the website.
A traditional seaside town with a sandy beach, and a promenade. There's also a brilliant paddling pool with a model of the Isle of Wight that the kids can play on. Check out the Seabreeze playground up on the cliff near the Winter Gardens.
Once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight, now it looks impressive, but is mainly ruins. It's interesting to explore, and play hide and seek, and there are information boards to explain some of the history. There are also beautiful grounds to stroll round.
Classed by the RNLI as a 'Discover Station', you can walk down when the boathouse is open, and a volunteer will give you a tour. Check out What's On, including boat launches.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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