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Top Isle of Wight Attractions

The NeedlesFrom theme parks to animal parks, historic sites to natural delights, the Isle of Wight has loads of great places to visit. Check out the extraordinary range of attractions and distractions over the next few pages for some great ideas of where to go, what to do and how to make the very most of your time on the Island. We have some special inclusive Day Return tickets which include entry to some of the Island's top attractions, including the marvellous Dinosaur Isle.  You can find more details here.

Pick a section below to start planning your day out! 

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  • Blackgang Chine

    Spectacular cliff top gardens, originally opened in 1843, now offer a wide range of the weird and wonderful, as well as exciting attractions for all the family. These include the Cliffhanger roller coaster, family boat slides, a full size cowboy town, a giant hedge maze and pirate adventure play!

    New for 2010: BBC Coast, a brand new exhibition based on the popular TV series all about our coastline and Blackgang's Disappearing Village!

    OPENING TIMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
    29 Mar-24 Sep open daily 10am-5pm. 25 Sep-22 Oct open Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. 23 Oct-31 Oct open daily 10am-4.30pm. 28 Jul-25 Aug every Wed Blackgang's Wild West Fireworks Parties!

    CONTACT: 01983 730052 | www.blackgangchine.com    

    Car + 4 £56.00 
    Extra Adult  £11.50
    Extra Child  £11.50

    To book call 0871 376 1000

    For groups up to four people book online (for groups bigger than four please call us):

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  • The Needles Park

    A unique attraction with a Chairlift ride to Alum Bay to view The Needles and the world famous sand cliffs. Watch craftsmen at work in the glass studio and sweet manufactory. Ticket includes parking and voucher to be exchanged for 2 Supersaver ticket books (24 tickets, £24 value).  Height and age restrictions apply on some rides.

    OPENING TIMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
    Open Easter-31 Oct from 10am. Late opening Thu 29 Jul-26 Aug for Magic in the Skies firework nights, starts at 6.30pm (weather permitting).

    CONTACT: 0871 720 0022 | www.theneedles.co.uk

    Car + 4   £52.00 
    Extra Adult n/a 
    Extra Child

    n/a

    To Book call 0871 376 1000

    For groups up to four people book online (for groups bigger than four please call us):

    Book Now 

  • Robin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens

    With free unlimited return visits over a seven day period, Robin Hill definitely qualifies as Island's favourite countryside attraction. The park boasts a fantastic blend of rides and adventure play for fun loving families & children, including the new Cows Express and 400m toboggan ride. Adults will enjoy the relaxing woodland gardens, ponds, sculptures and a delightful afternoon cream tea. There are twice daily falconry displays which are renowned to be some of the best in the UK. Robin Hill is also one of the best places on the Island to spot a rare red squirrel. A great value, full day out.

    OPENING TIMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
    29 Mar-24 Sep open daily from 10am-5pm (until 6pm Whitsun & summer holidays). 25 Sep-22 Oct open Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. 23-31 Oct open daily 10am-4.30pm. Closed 6-18 Sep for Bestival.

    CONTACT: 01983 527352 | www.robin-hill.com

    Car + 4 £56.00 
    Extra adults £11.50
    Extra child £11.50

    CINEMA UNDERTHE STARS

    Fri 20th Aug 2010- Jurassic Park
    Sat  21st Aug 2010- Grease
    Fri 27th Aug 2010- Raiders of the Lost Ark
    Sat  28th Aug 2010- Mamma Mia (sing along version)
    Sun 29th Aug 2010- Jungle Book

    Supplements apply: £6.50 per person...or £24 for 4 people - these must be prebooked in advance with Robin Hill

    To Book call 0871 376 1000

    For groups up to four people book online (for groups bigger than four please call us):

    Book Now

     

  • Notes:

    Promotional and standard terms & conditions apply. Fares are subject to availability and limited allocations per sailing. Valid for cars, motorised caravans and pick-up trucks / crew cabs up to 6m long and if over 2.24m in height must be declared at the time of booking. Not valid for light vans or minibuses. Travel is applicable after 0925 Monday to Friday, anytime Saturday or Sunday and must be completed by 2359 the same day. Time restrictions may apply on 2-5, 9-11 & 16-18 April, 28 & 29 May and on Fridays & Saturdays between 23 July-28 August. Excludes travel 10, 11 & 14 June, 9, 10 & 13 September. 

    Passengers are advised to check with individual attractions prior to travel as opening times, whilst correct at time of going to print, may be subject to change and supplements may apply for special events. All information correct at time of going to print (March 2010). We reserve the right to alter any of the information contained without notice. E&OE.

    Please call Wightlink reservations on 0871 376 1000 book your day trip to the Isle of Wight, and not the attraction direct.

    In the event that you purchase a ticket from us for, or to the extent your journey incorporates, travel on another mode of transport, such travel will be subject to the regulations and conditions of carriage of the carrier or carriers involved. Wightlink Limited shall issue any ticket issued for or used on such other transport as agents only for the carrier or carriers concerned.  We cannot accept responsibility for the performance of other operators on services not provided by Wightlink.

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