Helen’s guidebook
Food scene
Well worth the trip for the crab pasties at The Crab Shed which is open from Easter onwards.
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadWell worth the trip for the crab pasties at The Crab Shed which is open from Easter onwards.
Good place to have breakfast out if you want to stay local. A couple of minutes walk from the property. They also have pizza to eat in or take away in the evenings.
10 locals recommend
Gurnard Press
31 Worsley RdGood place to have breakfast out if you want to stay local. A couple of minutes walk from the property. They also have pizza to eat in or take away in the evenings.
We have so far not managed to get a table booked here, but the people we know who have really rated it.
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadWe have so far not managed to get a table booked here, but the people we know who have really rated it.
Beaches
The beaches on the island are quite varied, depending on whether you're looking for traditional buckets and spades or something less developed. Our personal favourites, listed here, don't offer much in the way of facilities - so best to take refreshments with you.
Hard(ish) to reach, but this tree-backed beach is worth a visit on a sunny day. We park at the end of Solent View Road in Seaview (PO34 5HH), down to the seafront, along the Esplanade to a small pathway that takes you over the hill to sandy beach.
18 locals recommend
Priory Beach
Hard(ish) to reach, but this tree-backed beach is worth a visit on a sunny day. We park at the end of Solent View Road in Seaview (PO34 5HH), down to the seafront, along the Esplanade to a small pathway that takes you over the hill to sandy beach.
Another nice sandy beach and one where you could also do some fossil hunting. Plenty of parking right by the beach.
16 locals recommend
Yaverland Beach
Another nice sandy beach and one where you could also do some fossil hunting. Plenty of parking right by the beach.
Compton Bay is good spot for body boarding. We access it from either Hanover Point National Trust Car Park or Compton Chine/Farm Car Park (which is a steeper climb down steps to the beach) but tends to be bit quieter.
33 locals recommend
Compton Bay
Compton Bay is good spot for body boarding. We access it from either Hanover Point National Trust Car Park or Compton Chine/Farm Car Park (which is a steeper climb down steps to the beach) but tends to be bit quieter.
Family Days Out
You could quite easily make a full day of visiting this park and garden if the weather is good. Activities for the whole family.
101 locals recommend
Robin Hill
Downend RoadYou could quite easily make a full day of visiting this park and garden if the weather is good. Activities for the whole family.
We had a really wonderful afternoon here when we booked one of the experiences. Everyone in our party was introduced to a got the chance to feed a number of birds of prey.
10 locals recommend
Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre
Station RoadWe had a really wonderful afternoon here when we booked one of the experiences. Everyone in our party was introduced to a got the chance to feed a number of birds of prey.
Great place to find out about the Island's long history with English royalty.
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillGreat place to find out about the Island's long history with English royalty.
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadMore fun for younger children especially.