Sammy & Damian’s guidebook

Sammy & Damian
Sammy & Damian
Sammy & Damian’s guidebook

Shopping

Nearby supermarket with parking, excellent selection of products and good prices
21 locals recommend
Aldi
Airfield Way
21 locals recommend
Nearby supermarket with parking, excellent selection of products and good prices
Pub, craft stores, old-fashioned penny arcade, and more. Free parking.
18 locals recommend
Arreton Barns
Main Road
18 locals recommend
Pub, craft stores, old-fashioned penny arcade, and more. Free parking.
Homewares, DIY supplies, gardening, cafe and free parking.
The Range, Cowes
79 Place Rd
Homewares, DIY supplies, gardening, cafe and free parking.
Pearl jewellery shop and cafe. Spectacular views from the cliff out to sea.
16 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Pearl
Military Road
16 locals recommend
Pearl jewellery shop and cafe. Spectacular views from the cliff out to sea.

Days out

Visit the UK's oldest theme park and immerse yourself in the Land of Imagination.
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
122 locals recommend
Visit the UK's oldest theme park and immerse yourself in the Land of Imagination.
Museum of Roman mosaics & archaeology
33 locals recommend
Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old Road
33 locals recommend
Museum of Roman mosaics & archaeology
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads.
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle Hill
133 locals recommend
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads.
Interactive museum of fossils & geology
35 locals recommend
Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade
35 locals recommend
Interactive museum of fossils & geology
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall and are open all year round from 10:00am till 4:30pm*, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to come and visit their lovely donkeys including well behaved dogs. The charity relies entirely on donations, adoptions and the many fundraising activities held throughout the year. *Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
38 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
38 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall and are open all year round from 10:00am till 4:30pm*, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to come and visit their lovely donkeys including well behaved dogs. The charity relies entirely on donations, adoptions and the many fundraising activities held throughout the year. *Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
A lovely place to visit for a couple of hours. While away some time, watching the boats with the not-to distant mainland as a backdrop.There's a cafe, shops, reptilarium, planetarium, model railway and 22 hectares of woodland to explore.
20 locals recommend
Fort Victoria Country Park
Westhill Lane
20 locals recommend
A lovely place to visit for a couple of hours. While away some time, watching the boats with the not-to distant mainland as a backdrop.There's a cafe, shops, reptilarium, planetarium, model railway and 22 hectares of woodland to explore.
A heritage railway
48 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main Road
48 locals recommend
A heritage railway
You’ll meet all kinds of wonderful creatures at this popular animal sanctuary, including the singing Lar Gibbons, cheeky Meerkats, slithering snakes and the cutest owls. Now more than ever they need our support.
40 locals recommend
Monkey Haven
Staplers Road
40 locals recommend
You’ll meet all kinds of wonderful creatures at this popular animal sanctuary, including the singing Lar Gibbons, cheeky Meerkats, slithering snakes and the cutest owls. Now more than ever they need our support.
A fort built on the highest point of Bembridge Down
National Trust - Bembridge Fort
Culver Down Road
A fort built on the highest point of Bembridge Down
Victorian coastal fort, exhibition and tea room (with views)
31 locals recommend
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
31 locals recommend
Victorian coastal fort, exhibition and tea room (with views)
Historic estate, gardens, an olive grove, pathways & shop
8 locals recommend
Mottistone Manor Garden
8 locals recommend
Historic estate, gardens, an olive grove, pathways & shop
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
11 locals recommend
National Trust - Newtown National Nature Reserve
11 locals recommend
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
124 locals recommend
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
Scenic monastery with a cafe & a farm
6 locals recommend
Quarr Abbey station
6 locals recommend
Scenic monastery with a cafe & a farm
With some incredible day and night time experiences to be found throughout the season, Robin Hill Country Park is the perfect destination for visitors of all ages. Set in 88 acres of beautiful countryside, the park provides fun, adventure and great family experiences. Joint park tickets can also be purchased to include Blackgang Chine Amusement Park.
103 locals recommend
Robin Hill
Downend Road
103 locals recommend
With some incredible day and night time experiences to be found throughout the season, Robin Hill Country Park is the perfect destination for visitors of all ages. Set in 88 acres of beautiful countryside, the park provides fun, adventure and great family experiences. Joint park tickets can also be purchased to include Blackgang Chine Amusement Park.
Shop, cafe and winery tours. Free tasting too. Wine, liquers and local produce for sale.
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane
Shop, cafe and winery tours. Free tasting too. Wine, liquers and local produce for sale.
Tapnell Farm is a former dairy farm, turned all-weather attraction, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Isle of Wight. It is one of most popular things to do on the Isle of Wight, and a great family day out whatever the weather!
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport Road
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm is a former dairy farm, turned all-weather attraction, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Isle of Wight. It is one of most popular things to do on the Isle of Wight, and a great family day out whatever the weather!
As soon as you think of the Isle of Wight the iconic image of the world famous chairlift taking you to see the needles rocks and coloured sands spring to mind.
91 locals recommend
The Needles Landmark Attraction
Alum Bay New Road
91 locals recommend
As soon as you think of the Isle of Wight the iconic image of the world famous chairlift taking you to see the needles rocks and coloured sands spring to mind.
The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors. Tropical house, cafe, restuarant, gift shop, evening perfomances, and wellbeing experience.
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff Drive
87 locals recommend
The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors. Tropical house, cafe, restuarant, gift shop, evening perfomances, and wellbeing experience.
Baroque country house & heritage gardens
23 locals recommend
Appuldurcombe House
23 locals recommend
Baroque country house & heritage gardens
Rare & exotic animals plus a gift shop
43 locals recommend
Amazon World Zoo
Watery Lane
43 locals recommend
Rare & exotic animals plus a gift shop
Exotic cats, Madagascan lemurs & more
54 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland Road
54 locals recommend
Exotic cats, Madagascan lemurs & more
Celebrated photographer's former home
24 locals recommend
Dimbola Museum & Galleries
24 locals recommend
Celebrated photographer's former home
Vintage public transport vehicles
7 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Bus Museum
Park Road
7 locals recommend
Vintage public transport vehicles
Bay surrounded by multi-coloured cliffs - famous for its multi-coloured sand and fossil finds
15 locals recommend
Alum Bay
15 locals recommend
Bay surrounded by multi-coloured cliffs - famous for its multi-coloured sand and fossil finds
Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre
Station Road
10 locals recommend
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
490 Newport Rd
Butterflies and garden
16 locals recommend
Butterfly World IOW
Staplers Road
16 locals recommend
Butterflies and garden

Activities

Surf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons. SUP hire also.
iSurf - Surf School (Hanover Point Car Park)
Military Road
Surf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons. SUP hire also.
Go-kart track
23 locals recommend
Wight Karting
Brading Road
23 locals recommend
Go-kart track
Climbing and outdoor recreation
6 locals recommend
Goodleaf Tree Climbing
Garden Walk
6 locals recommend
Climbing and outdoor recreation

Pubs

Local pub 3 miles away
Sportsman's Rest
Main Road
Local pub 3 miles away
English pub with hearty fare and a beer garden. Karaoke nights and other entertainment available throughout the year. Only a short drive from Thorness Bay (5 minutes).
The Travellers Joy
85 Pallance Rd
English pub with hearty fare and a beer garden. Karaoke nights and other entertainment available throughout the year. Only a short drive from Thorness Bay (5 minutes).

Food scene

Lovely cafe and shop. You don't even need to like garlic, but if you do, you'll love all the wonderful produce on offer.
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley Lane
81 locals recommend
Lovely cafe and shop. You don't even need to like garlic, but if you do, you'll love all the wonderful produce on offer.

Sightseeing

Landmark windmill with seasonal tours
National Trust - Bembridge Windmill
High Street
Landmark windmill with seasonal tours
Coastal Tudor fortress with picnic area (English Heritage)
21 locals recommend
Yarmouth Castle
Quay Street
21 locals recommend
Coastal Tudor fortress with picnic area (English Heritage)
Gorge with winding woodland paths
54 locals recommend
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine Ave
54 locals recommend
Gorge with winding woodland paths
Grassy hilltop above the English Channel - fabulous walks and exhilarating views
46 locals recommend
Tennyson Trail
46 locals recommend
Grassy hilltop above the English Channel - fabulous walks and exhilarating views
Excavated Roman villa remains
Newport Roman Villa
Cypress Road
Excavated Roman villa remains
Famous lighthouse
8 locals recommend
St. Catherine's Oratory
Blackgang Road
8 locals recommend
Famous lighthouse
Classic boats, yachts & maritime history
The Classic Boat Museum
Columbine Road
Classic boats, yachts & maritime history
Open 2pm-4pm to view the lifeboat. Also RNLI shop.
15 locals recommend
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Lane End Road
15 locals recommend
Open 2pm-4pm to view the lifeboat. Also RNLI shop.

Beaches

Beachfront with cabanas & activities
35 locals recommend
Shanklin Beach
Luccombe Road
35 locals recommend
Beachfront with cabanas & activities
38 locals recommend
Compton Beach
38 locals recommend