Days Out
From 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 in our Isle of Wight Guide for some great ideas of where to go, what to do and how to make the very most of your time on the IOW.
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 below...
Amazon World Special Offer
The largest collection of exotic animals on the Isle of Wight... anteaters, penguins, otters, flamingos, toucans, monkeys and more. Falconry displays, animal talks and events. Adventure playground, shops and café, plus the Tomb of the Ancient Gods and The Lost Temple of the Inca Sun God.
From 9 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £55.00 Extra Adult: £11.95 Extra Child: £11.95
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Amazon World opening hours before booking.
Blackgang Chine Special Offer
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 RATES COMING SOON!
Brading Roman Villa Special Offer
Award-winning visitor centre housing the remains of a large 3rd century Roman Villa boasting beautiful mosaic floors comparable to any in Europe. Roman garden, sculpture trail, café, shop and free parking.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £48.50 Extra Adult: £11.50 Extra Child: £8.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Brading Roman Villa opening hours before booking.
Carisbrooke Castle Special Offer
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I, the fascinating story of this castle is brought alive through a new visitor experience using hands-on interactives and an informative and dramatic film. You can walk along the battlements, climb the keep and explore the medieval gatehouse. Relax in the new Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £46.50 Extra Adult: £11.50 Extra Child: £9.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Carisbrooke Castle opening hours before booking as reduced opening during winter.
Colemans Farm Park Special Offer
Colemans Farm Park, home to Colemans Animal Farm and Colemans Tractor Driving Experience. Visit our Farm hands-on animal activities mixed with adventurous play opportunities - perfect for the younger children.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £48.00 Extra Adult: £10.95 Extra Child: £10.95
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Colemans Farm Park opening hours before booking.
Dimbola Photographic Museum Special Offer
Dimbola Photographic Museum & Galleries is the former home of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, who photographed the cream of Victorian society including Tennyson, Darwin and Watts. The Museum has a permanent display of Julia’s work and has two galleries which exhibit work from photographers around the world.
From 1 April 2011 - 29 February 2012
Car +4: £42.00 Extra Adult: £8.00 Extra Child: £5.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Dimbola Lodge opening hours before booking.
Dinosaur Isle Special Offer
In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's beach is a fantastic dinosaur museum. Walk back through time to the period of the dinosaurs where, on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds, you will meet life-sized dinosaurs, including a robotic Dilophosaurus that children can control.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £43.50 Extra Adult: £6.50 Extra Child: £6.50
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Dinosaur Isle opening hours before booking.
Donald McGill Postcard Museum Special Offer
This museum pays homage to the King of the Seaside Postcard - Donald McGill. Donald made over 12,000 artworks spanning over 6 decades of the 20th century including World Wars, Suffrugettes, Motoring, Fashion, Lovers, Marriage, Drunks, Coach Tours and many more...
Passengers who travel over to the Isle of Wight in their car can recieve a 50% discount on their museum entry tickets! All you need to do is show your return ferry ticket when entering the museum to claim.
Please check opening hours.
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Island Speedway Special Offer
National League Speedway action - home of the Wightlink Islanders. Great entertainment for all the family. Suitable for all ages. Bars, fast food, covered grandstand, free parking. No disabled access to clubhouse.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!
Isle Of Wight Steam Railway Special Offer
Take a trip back in time on this beautiful 10 mile train ride. Vintage locomotives pulling restored Victorian carriages run from Wootton to Smallbrook Junction. Licensed cafeteria, souvenir shop, museum, public access to carriage & wagon workshop, woodland walk and children's play area.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £55.00 Extra Adult: £13.00 Extra Child: £13.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)
Open daily 13-17 Febuary plus Thursdays and Sundays 15-29th March. Please check the Isle of Wight Steam Railway opening times before booking.
IOW Zoo Special Offer
The Isle of Wight Zoo is home to one of Britain's largest collection of tigers, many of whom are rescue animals. With a number of superb new enclosures based on natural habitats, the zoo is a fantastic place to see these wonderful animals relaxing.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!
Mottistone Manor Garden Special Offer
This magical and picturesque garden owned by the National Trust surrounds an Elizabethan manor house (not open) and is full of surprises for you to discover as you stroll around. Colourful herbaceous borders, flowering fruit trees and a thriving organic kitchen garden plus shrub filled banks with hillside pathways. All ages enjoy the flowerpot trail and the Shack.
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Osborne House Special Offer
Delight in the Victorian splendour at Queen Victoria's palace by the sea, where the rich opulence of the state rooms mixes with the intimacy of the family rooms. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Indian décor in the Durbar Room, stroll through the walled garden with hot houses containing exotic plants and relax as you take a horse and carriage ride around the extensive estate.
From 1 April 2011 - 30 September 2011: Daily 10am-6pm (House closes 5pm)
Car +4: £55.00 Extra Adult: £15.00 Extra Child: £11.00
From 1 October - 31 March 2012:
House and Grounds open 10am-4pm:
1-31 October: Daily
19-20 November - Victorian Christmas Weekend (ground floor only)
23 November - 8 January: Wednesday - Sunday - Guided tours only. Last tour 2.30pm. Must be pre-booked. (closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan)
11-19 February: Daily - Guided tours only. Last tour 2.30pm. Must be pre-booked.
1-31 March: Saturdays & Sundays
Grounds only open 10 am - 4pm:
1-13 November: Saturdays & Sundays
9 January - 10 February: Saturdays & Sundays
20-29 February: Saturdays & Sundays
House & Grounds - Car +4: £55.00 Extra Adult: £15.00 Extra Child: £11.00
Grounds Only - Car +4: £41.00 Extra Adult: £9.00 Extra Child: £7.50
Victorian Christmas Weekend (19 & 20 November) - Car +4: £59.00 Extra Adult: £16.00 Extra Child: £12.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)
Please check Osborne House opening hours before booking as reduced opening during winter.
NEW! Owl & Monkey Haven Special Offer
Following the overwhelming success of the Owl & Monkey Haven’s award winning first year, the Islands newest attraction is continuing to develop in 2011. We provide home’s to an ever growing community of Birds of Prey and Primates, some of which are the only ones of their kind in the Country. Massive bespoke enclosures, beautifully designed grounds kept to an exemplary high standard with first class facilities are all attributes that make a visit to the Owl & Monkey Haven a fantastic and unforgettable experience.
From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Car +4: £54.00 Extra Adult: £12.00 Extra Child: £11.00
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)
Please check Owl and Monkey Haven opening hours before booking.
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Owl & Falconry Centre Special Offer
Set in the old servants' quarters of Appuldurcombe House, the Owl and Falconry Centre has dramatic flying displays, including some in the Old Brewhouse. Your ticket includes entry to Appuldurcombe House and most of the special events during the year. Also included in the price is Little Owl's Play Adventure - a large soft play area for under tens, farm animals, wild bird feeding and squirrel obstacle course.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!
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Robin Hill Special Offer
With free unlimited return visits over a seven day period, Robin Hill definitely qualifies as Island's favourite countryside attraction. The award-winning park boasts a fantastic blend of rides and adventure play for fun loving families & children, including the new Cows Express and the quarter mile down hill toboggan ride. Robin Hill is the Island's 'Red Squirrel Hot Spot' and is renowned as one of the best places in England to spot a rare red squirrel. Robin Hill is definitely a great value, full day out for visitors of all ages.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter Special Offer
Gold Award Winners ~ ‘Best Tourism Experience’ in the SE England. It’s a Wild Life! Close Encounters at the Island’s largest and most beautiful Wildlife Park. Spend a fun-packed, up-close-and-personal day out with the animals at this magical multi-award winning Park! Visitors are encouraged to join in with the nine daily wildlife talks and events set in stunning parklands overlooking the Solent.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!
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Shanklin Chine Special Offer
Visit this famous leafy gorge, the Island's earliest attraction. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this magical place, with its rare plants, woodland walk, wildlife (red squirrels) and enchanting waterfalls. Much loved by poets, artists and writers when visiting Shanklin. After dusk, during the main summer months, subtle illuminations create a different world.
NEW RATES COMING SOON!
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The Needles Park Special Offer
Visit 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.
New for 2011: Two new rides - Vintage Cars and Victorian Swing Boats.
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Conditions
All the above promotional offers are subject to our Promotional and standard terms & conditions. 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 and anytime Saturday or Sunday. Travel must be completed by 2359 the same day. Excludes 0925-1901 on 8-10, 15-17 & 21-24 April, 27 & 28 May and on Fridays & Saturdays between 22 July-27 August. Excludes travel 9, 10, & 13 June, 8, 9 & 12 September. Valid from Portsmouth Gunwharf or Lymington.
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 2011). We reserve the right to alter any of the information contained without notice. E&OE.
Please call Wightlink reservations on 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras) 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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