In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building just over the sea wall in Sandown on the Isle of Wight is Britain’s first purpose-built dinosaur museum....

The Isle of Wight Zoo is well known for its collection of big cats, including Britain's largest collection of tigers. As well as the cats,...

The Romans called the Isle of Wight Vectis and it is believed they farmed the land quite intensively. The villa at Brading had fine mosaic...

Bembridge Windmill is one of the best-known landmarks on the Isle of Wight and has been grade I listed. The property is managed by...

Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, partly restored 18th century Baroque House in 11 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ ornamental Grounds. Now home of Isle of...

The Isle of Wight of course as the southernmost county in England has a long association with the sea. This museum is dedicated to...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway gives visitors to the southernmost English county a chance to relive a more simple and elegant time on the...

This Victorian folly stands on the edge of the award-winning sands of Ryde beach. It is now home to a small crystal and rune shop,...

Priory Bay is named after the mediaeval monastery that once stood on the hill above, overlooking the sea. Inaccessible by road, this breathtaking beach is...

A world of wildlife awaits you at this award-winning park. This park is home to wonderful penguins, pelicans, flamingos, parrots, beavers and many different species...

‘Isle of Wight’ Studio Glass is an all year round attraction. Come and watch skilled craftsmen using age old methods to produce traditional & modern,...

Carisbrooke Castle Museum is located in Newport and is dedicated to telling the story of this grand castle that has for hundreds of years dominated...

The Maritime Heritage Museum exhibits 60 small, attractive and unique craft with special displays. Just added are genuine Gipsy Moth IV items. Restoration of historic...

This interesting reconstruction of many of the facets of a village from the 17th Century is a fascinating place to visit if you are in...

This fine-looking town hall building has a fascinating history that dates back to its construction in the 17th Century. At one stage, this tiny...

Spectacular cliff top gardens overlooking the South West coast of the Isle of Wight with exciting themed areas including a thrilling water ride, a full...

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is one of the finest of its type anywhere in the world, and offers visitors the chance to walk on...

Gosport Discovery Centre offers all ages a chance to get involved in the history of the area and learn more about how Gosport and its...

The Hampshire Naval Collection covers all aspects of naval life from the Merchant navy through to the conflicts that the Royal Navy have bee involved...

This hands-on history and science centre has been specifically designed to appeal to young people, although there is something for all ages on offer here....

Voted “Visitor Attraction of the Year” by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. A giant tropical ocean tank with...

Southsea Castle was built as part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around the coast of England to protect against the many...

The Square Tower is a surviving part of the original fortifications built for Portsmouth in 1494, in fact it is one of the only parts...

The Cathedral is set in the heart of historic Old Portsmouth, close to the seafront and the Millennium walkway. The oldest part of the cathedral...

Centrepiece of the D-Day Museum, opened in 1984 to commemorate the invasion’s 40th anniversary, is the Overlord Embroidery designed by Sandra Lawrence and commissioned by...

Aspex has a name in this area of the country for being one of the lading exhibition spaces for contemporary art. Throughout the year,...

Climb all 170m of this impressive tower, which stands at the entrance to the historic harbour of Portsmouth. Take the high speed lift right to...

Hailed by The Times as ‘undeniably gripping’, this award-winning museum tells the amazing technological and human story of naval firepower, from gunpowder to modern missiles....

Portsmouth City Museum is dedicated to the long and interesting history of this city and its people, an important port for centuries. There are...

The steam powered HMS Warrior was one of the great prides of the Royal Navy in Queen Victoria’s reign. Harnessing the power of steam,...

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to three famous warships. Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the first iron hulled armoured battleship HMS Warrior 1860 and King...

The Treadgold Museum represents one of the most interesting local history collections in the region. The museum contains a wealth of information relating to...

The history of the Royal Navy and its people stems back over a thousand years. Out interactive exhibitions tell the story of the sailing navy,...

The Norrish Central Library is located in the heart of Portsmouth and is one of the most important cultural and social exchanges in the city....

Osborne House was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845 and used as a retreat away from stresses and court life. Today it...

This is one of the oldest fortifications in Portsmouth and was built around 1418 in order to defend the entrance to the main historic harbour...

Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth’s historic harbour is an exciting waterfront development that successfully juxtaposes the old with the new. Whether you are looking for...

Cowes Maritime Museum celebrates the long tradition of nautical affairs that have gone on in the town and across the whole Isle of Wight....

The Hovercraft museum is one of the few collections anywhere in the world entirely dedicated to hovercraft. Located on the site of the former...

Charles Dickens is of course one of the most famous writers ever to have lived anywhere in the world. His works are still some...