Malcy’s guidebook

Malcolm
Malcy’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Home to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their children. This is a very popular visitor attraction.
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
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Home to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their children. This is a very popular visitor attraction.
Popular Visitor Attraction. Located on the south-west coast of the island, Blackgang was a favourite location for smuggling back in the day.
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데블스크리크증류소
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Popular Visitor Attraction. Located on the south-west coast of the island, Blackgang was a favourite location for smuggling back in the day.
Run by a small management team and one hundred plus volunteers and located in Havenstreet, this is all that remains of the pre-Beeching IOW steam railway infrastructure. Lovely local pub, the White Hart offers great inside or outside dining.
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main Road
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Run by a small management team and one hundred plus volunteers and located in Havenstreet, this is all that remains of the pre-Beeching IOW steam railway infrastructure. Lovely local pub, the White Hart offers great inside or outside dining.
Known for its International Yachting Regatta in July/August, Cowes Week attracts thousands to the island every summer. It also hosts the biggest yacht race in the world - Round the Island Race, held around the 21 July each year, depending on tides.
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Cowes Yacht Haven
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Known for its International Yachting Regatta in July/August, Cowes Week attracts thousands to the island every summer. It also hosts the biggest yacht race in the world - Round the Island Race, held around the 21 July each year, depending on tides.
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial.
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캐리스브룩 성
Castle Hill
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Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial.
Only a five minute drive from your accommodation, Godshill is the quintessential English Village, and boasts some of the oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight. With its delightful medieval church, charming thatched-roofed cottages and a winding main-street lined with traditional tearooms, Godshill is as picturesque as it is popular. The village offers traditional tearooms & contains an interesting range of shops offering local crafts and produce, such as ciders, pickles, mustards and biscuits.
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Godshill
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Only a five minute drive from your accommodation, Godshill is the quintessential English Village, and boasts some of the oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight. With its delightful medieval church, charming thatched-roofed cottages and a winding main-street lined with traditional tearooms, Godshill is as picturesque as it is popular. The village offers traditional tearooms & contains an interesting range of shops offering local crafts and produce, such as ciders, pickles, mustards and biscuits.
Just a short walk or drive from your accommodation with the best access via The Crab Inn Shute in the Old Village. Shanklin Chine is a geological feature and tourist attraction in the town of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, England. A wooded coastal ravine, it contains waterfalls, trees and lush vegetation, with footpaths and walkways allowing paid access for visitors, and a heritage centre explaining its history. The beach end leads to Shanklin seafront and the Fisherman's Cottage pub/restaurant.
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Shanklin Chine
3 Chine Ave
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Just a short walk or drive from your accommodation with the best access via The Crab Inn Shute in the Old Village. Shanklin Chine is a geological feature and tourist attraction in the town of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, England. A wooded coastal ravine, it contains waterfalls, trees and lush vegetation, with footpaths and walkways allowing paid access for visitors, and a heritage centre explaining its history. The beach end leads to Shanklin seafront and the Fisherman's Cottage pub/restaurant.
A great local attraction. Run by volunteers, the sanctuary has around 100 donkeys and other wildlife. There is a gift shop and café, a bric a brac shop, and a number of opportunities for people to donate through our donation boxes. People adopt donkeys and in so doing become ‘members’ of the sanctuary, in that they get regular information about the progress and activities of the donkeys and activities on site. You can drive, walk or cycle from your accommodation.
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아일오브와이트당나귀보호소
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A great local attraction. Run by volunteers, the sanctuary has around 100 donkeys and other wildlife. There is a gift shop and café, a bric a brac shop, and a number of opportunities for people to donate through our donation boxes. People adopt donkeys and in so doing become ‘members’ of the sanctuary, in that they get regular information about the progress and activities of the donkeys and activities on site. You can drive, walk or cycle from your accommodation.
If you're staying for a few days, maybe take the hovercraft from Ryde Esplanade and pop over to Southsea and Old Portsmouth for a day out. The hovercraft was (of course) conceived on the Isle of Wight by Sir Christopher Cockerell, back in the 1950/60s. the Ryde/Southsea service is one of the few commercial passenger Hovercraft services in the world.
Ryde Hovercraft Terminal
17 Esplanade
If you're staying for a few days, maybe take the hovercraft from Ryde Esplanade and pop over to Southsea and Old Portsmouth for a day out. The hovercraft was (of course) conceived on the Isle of Wight by Sir Christopher Cockerell, back in the 1950/60s. the Ryde/Southsea service is one of the few commercial passenger Hovercraft services in the world.
One of the beautiful locations at the far Western tip of the Island, known as the Needles because of the rocks which stick out from the sea. The finishing point for the annual fundraiser Lord Mountbatten Hospice Charity WALK THE WIGHT, scheduled for Sunday 12th September 2021.
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니들스 해안과 테니슨 다운
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One of the beautiful locations at the far Western tip of the Island, known as the Needles because of the rocks which stick out from the sea. The finishing point for the annual fundraiser Lord Mountbatten Hospice Charity WALK THE WIGHT, scheduled for Sunday 12th September 2021.

Food scene

Known as the Isle of Wight Riviera, this Victorian hidden gem is a must. Drive down to the seafront. There are car parks at either end. There are great walks in both directions and the town boast some excellent eateries. If you love seafood, The Smoking Lobster is an absolute must. Also the Spyglass Inn is a great venue for an impromptu meal or drink. Ventnor also offers a number of great eateries and The Royal Hotel, one of only two 4* hotels on the island.
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벤트너비치
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Known as the Isle of Wight Riviera, this Victorian hidden gem is a must. Drive down to the seafront. There are car parks at either end. There are great walks in both directions and the town boast some excellent eateries. If you love seafood, The Smoking Lobster is an absolute must. Also the Spyglass Inn is a great venue for an impromptu meal or drink. Ventnor also offers a number of great eateries and The Royal Hotel, one of only two 4* hotels on the island.
You can take a 'flat walk' from the pier at Ryde Esplanade, all the way to Seaview along the beach side revetment. Appley Beach offers endless sands and shallow bathing. There are a number of eateries in the area during the day and evening. The Duck, by the old canoe lake, is run by one of the island's top chefs, Charlie Bartlett, or The Three Buoys overlooking The Solent and the passing cruise liners and container ships. Also DELLS Café, also accessible from Puckpool Park car park, which forms part of the old 'battery' defences at the entrance to The Solent.
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Appley Tower
Garden Walk
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You can take a 'flat walk' from the pier at Ryde Esplanade, all the way to Seaview along the beach side revetment. Appley Beach offers endless sands and shallow bathing. There are a number of eateries in the area during the day and evening. The Duck, by the old canoe lake, is run by one of the island's top chefs, Charlie Bartlett, or The Three Buoys overlooking The Solent and the passing cruise liners and container ships. Also DELLS Café, also accessible from Puckpool Park car park, which forms part of the old 'battery' defences at the entrance to The Solent.
Matt Burr comes from an outstanding catering family. This lovely, intimate, restaurant is up there with my favourites.
Burrs Restaurant
22-24 Lugley Street
Matt Burr comes from an outstanding catering family. This lovely, intimate, restaurant is up there with my favourites.
Tapnell Farm is only a recent addition to the Isle of Wight Visitor Attraction list. It has, in no time, become one of the most popular 'must visit' attractions for families and 'foodies' alike. There is a coffee shop and their restaurant, 'The Cow', is headed up by my friend Colby Meredith, who produces the sort of burgers you will drive miles to enjoy.
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Tapnell Farm Park
Newport Road
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Tapnell Farm is only a recent addition to the Isle of Wight Visitor Attraction list. It has, in no time, become one of the most popular 'must visit' attractions for families and 'foodies' alike. There is a coffee shop and their restaurant, 'The Cow', is headed up by my friend Colby Meredith, who produces the sort of burgers you will drive miles to enjoy.
Run by two young school friends. Hewitt's hit the ground running due to their extensive experience in the hospitality and catering industry. It has proved to be a popular venue for return diners and newbies alike. At the time of writing, Hewitt's had been voted #2 restaurant on the Isle of Wight, specifically noted for its unpretentious food.
Hewitt's Restaurant
33 Lugley St
Run by two young school friends. Hewitt's hit the ground running due to their extensive experience in the hospitality and catering industry. It has proved to be a popular venue for return diners and newbies alike. At the time of writing, Hewitt's had been voted #2 restaurant on the Isle of Wight, specifically noted for its unpretentious food.
This unique weekend festival does what it says on the tin. Held mid-August annually at the Fighting Cocks Crossroads site in the Arreton Valley, it increases in popularity year-on-year. A festival of fun and garlic!
The Garlic Festival
Bathingbourne Lane
This unique weekend festival does what it says on the tin. Held mid-August annually at the Fighting Cocks Crossroads site in the Arreton Valley, it increases in popularity year-on-year. A festival of fun and garlic!
The Isle of Wight Festival happens in early June each year. Located on the outskirts of Newport, the festival attracts around 75 thousand people annually. You can travel by bus or taxi from your B&B accommodation.
Seaclose Park
Fairlee Road
The Isle of Wight Festival happens in early June each year. Located on the outskirts of Newport, the festival attracts around 75 thousand people annually. You can travel by bus or taxi from your B&B accommodation.
With their landmark Mermaid Gin and Mermaid Pink Gin, you can now do a 'tour' of the distillery. The gin isn't cheap, but the quality is, without doubt, very high.
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와이트증류소섬
Pondwell Hill
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With their landmark Mermaid Gin and Mermaid Pink Gin, you can now do a 'tour' of the distillery. The gin isn't cheap, but the quality is, without doubt, very high.
Based at Tapnell Farm, near the site of the Isle of Wight Festival, The Cow has a great reputation for its food. The Head Chef came from the 4 Star Royal Hotel in Ventnor. They produce maybe the best burgers on the island.
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The Cow
Newport Road
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Based at Tapnell Farm, near the site of the Isle of Wight Festival, The Cow has a great reputation for its food. The Head Chef came from the 4 Star Royal Hotel in Ventnor. They produce maybe the best burgers on the island.
Lovely new addition to the Isle of Wight eatery scene. Fabulous elevated location overlooking Sandown Bay. We've been hearing great reviews this summer (2020).
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The Bandstand Restaurant
39 Culver Parade
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Lovely new addition to the Isle of Wight eatery scene. Fabulous elevated location overlooking Sandown Bay. We've been hearing great reviews this summer (2020).
The home of TZ's True Food Kitchen, located on the most Southern tip of the Isle of Wight. Al Fresco dining offering Pan Asian food of ultra high quality, produced by well known local chef Adam Fendyke. This place is only open during the warmer summer months, not easily found but so very worth a visit.
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Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven Lane
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The home of TZ's True Food Kitchen, located on the most Southern tip of the Isle of Wight. Al Fresco dining offering Pan Asian food of ultra high quality, produced by well known local chef Adam Fendyke. This place is only open during the warmer summer months, not easily found but so very worth a visit.
Another one of the Island's hidden beach-side gems. Run by talented local chef Emma & her husband John, this place serves up some amazing local seafood. Offering such delights as IW crab and lobster, giant crevettes, garlic prawns & simple IW crab sandwiches. All washed down with a glass of something chilled. It’s all about seafood here. Its one of my favorites and is always worth a visit. Good local parking, may require a short walk. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
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The Beach Hut
Forelands Field Road
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Another one of the Island's hidden beach-side gems. Run by talented local chef Emma & her husband John, this place serves up some amazing local seafood. Offering such delights as IW crab and lobster, giant crevettes, garlic prawns & simple IW crab sandwiches. All washed down with a glass of something chilled. It’s all about seafood here. Its one of my favorites and is always worth a visit. Good local parking, may require a short walk. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
If you love fish and seafood, then this place on Ventnor Esplanade is a must. Plenty of parking available at either end of the Esplanade.
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Smoking Lobster
Esplanade
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If you love fish and seafood, then this place on Ventnor Esplanade is a must. Plenty of parking available at either end of the Esplanade.
Tradewinds Beach Cafe is a quirky eclectic seafront venue, with a Surf Shack style, they serve great coffees, breakfast and tasty food, while you chill by the sea
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Tradewinds
25 Cliff Path
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Tradewinds Beach Cafe is a quirky eclectic seafront venue, with a Surf Shack style, they serve great coffees, breakfast and tasty food, while you chill by the sea

BEST WATERSPORTS

If you're into water sports, then Wight Water is the place for you. It's half way between Shanklin & Sandown, along the revetment. It can also be reached by parking off the main Shanklin/Sandown road. There is also a nice little cafe there too. Check out their website: www.wightwaters.com
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Wight Water
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If you're into water sports, then Wight Water is the place for you. It's half way between Shanklin & Sandown, along the revetment. It can also be reached by parking off the main Shanklin/Sandown road. There is also a nice little cafe there too. Check out their website: www.wightwaters.com

Neighbourhoods

Before you arrive on the island, check out Treasure Trails website for 3 local adventures. At a cost (2023) of £9.99, each TT provides you with great entertainment and a chance to win some money.
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벤트너비치
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Before you arrive on the island, check out Treasure Trails website for 3 local adventures. At a cost (2023) of £9.99, each TT provides you with great entertainment and a chance to win some money.