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The Garlic Farm is located in the beautiful Arreton Valley. Take a farm walk and open your eyes and ears to the flora and fauna of this natural habitat for birds, animals, insects, wild flowers which co-exist with their farmed crops.

The farm is dog friendly, and the education centre and play-park is great for the children to explore! Keep an eye out for special seasonal events and workshops, such as garlic bread making, planting, plaiting and grapping!

Indulge your senses in the taste experience room, there's something for everyone from the sweet chutneys and smooth mayonnaises to the hottest hot garlic sauce you'll never forget – You can even try garlic ice-cream! Don’t miss the chance to dine in the restaurant between 9am-5pm, and we also recommend you take a look in the shop before you leave!

Immerse yourself in a jungle experience!

View a wide range of unusual, rare and exotic animals spanning the entire animal kingdom!

Visit this conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds, cats and meerkats.

Take part in the daily ‘Meet the Animal’ sessions, make use of the on-site cafe and gift shop, or we're sure the kids will love the large Jurassic themed adventure playground!

Blackgang Chine – A Magical Isle of Wight Day Out Near Seaview Holidays

Step into the Land of Imagination at Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest amusement park and one of the most popular family attractions on the Isle of Wight. Just a short drive from Seaview Holidays, this unique theme park invites you to escape the everyday and enter a magical world where creativity has no limits.

Embark on adventures across a range of themed lands: become a dinosaur keeper in Restricted Area 5, a fairy casting spells in Fairyland, a cowboy or sheriff in Cowboy Town, a swashbuckling pirate in Pirate Cove, or even a deep-sea diver exploring the Underwater Kingdom alongside a 60ft whale.

Thrill-seekers can enjoy rollercoasters and waterslides, while families will love the nostalgic charm of Blackgang Chine’s quirky attractions, blending timeless fun with modern adventure.

Throughout the year, the park hosts spectacular events including a dinosaur-themed Easter, live entertainment in May, the Isle of Wight’s biggest summer party for kids, and spooky Halloween celebrations.

Perfect for guests of Seaview Holidays, Blackgang Chine promises an unforgettable day out on the Isle of Wight for all ages.

If you heading over to West Wight for a drive along the Military Road, dropping in at the Isle of Wight Pearl is a must, the historic Brighstone venue is home to a stunning collection of unique pearl jewellery. The in-house award-winning design team creates captivating pieces and they are also available for repairs, restringing and commissions.

Isle of Wight Pearl offers free, fun and informative master classes where participants can learn about the fascinating world of pearls, discovering how pearls are cultured, cultivated and turned into stunning jewellery. Booking is essential.

The thrilling Pick-A-Pearl experience allows you to choose an oyster and discover the contents. A pearl specialist will describe the unique features and present you with a valuation. A choice of jewellery settings can be recommended and a certificate is issued to validate your pearl. It’s a truly unique experience and a beautiful keepsake to celebrate your time on the Isle of Wight.

While here, enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at the Pearl Café while looking out to the spectacular panoramic cliff-top views over the English Channel.

With only a handful of cottages, brightly coloured canopied deckchairs, beach huts, lobster pots and an old donkey, you would be forgiven for thinking that you had stepped back in time. Some people liken it to the hidden coves in Cornwall, whilst others think of the palm-fringed bays of the Mediterranean. Welcome to Steephill Cove on the sunny south side of the Isle of Wight.

Arguably the prettiest place on the Island, situated just south of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor, Steephill Cove is a traditional, unspoilt fishing cove with a safe, sandy beach, nestled between rocky cliffs and smugglers' coves.

This little bay has no road access, making it a unique noise and pollution free beach. Parking is five minutes away in the award winning Botanical Gardens, or the private car park(cheaper) above the Cove on the main road.
 

Carved by Mother Nature’s own hands over thousands of years, the stunning tree lined gorge that is Shanklin Chine cuts its mark from Shanklin Old Village to the sandy beach and esplanade far below.

Attracting many millions of visitors to wander through and marvel at its beauty over a near double century of seasonal openings, Shanklin Chine can truly say it’s lasted the test of visitor time. There are few places on the Isle of Wight, let alone England, that can boast such a tranquil and picturesque location.

Just a short drive from Seaview Holidays, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a unique wildlife sanctuary set in a historic Victorian fort overlooking Sandown’s coastline. The sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for big cats, bears, lemurs, monkeys, lions, reptiles, and even Giant European rabbits.

During your visit, watch our expert animal care team in action, leading talks, feeding sessions, and enrichment activities while sharing the stories of our rescued residents. Fans of ITV’s Tiger Island will recognise many of the sanctuary’s stars, highlighting its commitment to animal welfare.

A day at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is perfect for families staying at Seaview Holidays, offering close wildlife encounters, a large animal-themed adventure playground, an onsite café, and a gift shop. Pre-booking is essential to make the most of your visit.

The Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is welcoming families to explore and visit the resident 97 donkeys and 26 ponies in their home, all of whom were rescued or found abandoned.

They are given a ‘forever home’ in 55 acres of countryside in the Wroxall valley where they get first class care and welfare. Over 50 volunteers support the staff at the Sanctuary to ensure that the donkeys ‘want for nothing!’

The Sanctuary is a free entry, free parking site with a gift shop and a cafe. They are still open today thanks to the goodwill of supporters, visitors and people who adopt donkeys or buy products the shop and cafe.

Take the family to enjoy the interactive activities and seasonal events – you can even show your support by adopting a Donkey of your own, complete with an adoption certificate to take home of course!

The IOW bus museum is a registered charity and run completely by volunteers and has a display of around 20 historic vehicles, transport artefacts, displays, photographs, a tea bar and a shop.

Exhibits range from an 1880s Civility Stage Coach, a 1934 Dennis Ace, to more recent vehicles. There are examples of vehicles under restoration, many items of memorabilia, and a vast collection of photographs reflecting the heyday of the Island as a holiday destination.

Enjoy FREE ADMISSION -Open from Easter to the end of October on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus bank holidays.

Keep an eye on the website for running weekends when you can travel free on the buses, especially in October on the Island-wide Classic Bus and the Beer and Walks Weekend, see: www.iwbeerandbuses.co.uk

One of the Islands multi award-winning attractions is the Isle of Wight steam railway. The beautifully preserved railway creates the perfect backdrop to a spectacularly special day out. Majestic steam engines, stunningly restored period carriages, rural stations and friendly staff dressed in traditional Southern Railway uniform adds to the feeling of being in different era of time.

While traveling along the 10 mile round journey you can experience history, heritage and the outstanding natural beauty of The Island, embracing the smells and sights of steam hauled travel.  You can embark on your journey from Wootton, Smallbrook junction or Havenstreet station.

Havenstreet is a restored 1940’s station and is the home of the railways major events and other interactivities. Learn and experience the sights and sounds of over 150 years of railway history. The amazing interactive museum displays Victorian and Edwardian carriages some of which can be stepped aboard for a closer inspection. Children can enjoy dressing up as drivers and guards and re-enacting stories from the past.

Throughout your visit to Havenstreet don’t forget to take a stroll through the Woodland walk, discover mischievous messages and imaginative characters as you venture through the trees, where you will eventually find the Woodland Stage; a unique performance area used during special events to present street theatre, music and story-telling.

The well-stocked gift shop sells a variety of souvenirs to remember your trip while hosting a small artefacts gallery for visitors to enjoy.

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is also the home for Haven Falconry- Bird of Prey Centre. 

A trip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a guaranteed family- fun day out check their website for any up and coming events. Booking is essential.

It’s no secret that the Isle of Wight is one of the richest areas for dinosaur discovery in Europe, with over 25 different species of dinosaur being discovered here, the Isle of Wight as earned the title of “Dinosaur Island”.

Dr Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum has named the Isle of Wight, UK’s Dinosaur Capital as part the new dinosaur map of Britain, what better place to learn about the Cretaceous Period than stepping into spectacularly shaped structure that resembles a Pterosaur called Dinosaur Isle.

As Britain’s first purpose built dinosaur attraction, Dinosaur Isle is a family-friendly museum it can be found in Sandown a stone throw away from the beach. The exhibition is inside so it’s perfect for all weathers.

Stepping foot inside Dinosaur Isle, you will be able to encounter and discover dinosaurs that once freely called the Isle of Wight home. You can meet gigantic models of the Islands famous five dinosaurs – Polacanthus, Iguanodon, Eotyrannus, Hypsilophodon and Neovenator.

Inside the museum you can observe specialists prepare the latest findings and get hands on with many interactivities.

Head down to Dinosaur Isle for an interactive educational experience for all ages don’t forget to pop into the gift shop on the way out. 

Britain’s hottest garden is situated in the remarkable microclimate in Ventnor. This incredibly unique garden has an average rainfall of 28 inches the climate is likened to the Mediterranean enabling a vast variety of plants to grow.

Collections of subtropical plants grow here in this unrivalled paradise garden. Many plants are shown in representations of geographical regions allowing them to grow alongside each other as they would in the wild.

Visitors can immerse themselves in landscapes from across the world viewing an impressive collection of variety. Spend the afternoon walking around the garden discovering plants rarely seen in Britain, not to mention the stunning views across the English Channel.

The incredible Tropical House reflects curvilinear conservatories of the Victorian era. Visitors can experience the tropical heat and humidity that encourages plants to grow.

With the edulis Restaurant and The Plantation Room Café on site you are spoilt for choice on what and where to eat. 

The stunning edulis Restaurant serves the freshest ingredients including rare fruits; vegetables, micro-herbs and living salads all grown in the garden combined with the best of Isle of Wight local produce.

If you’re looking for a relaxing experience, Ventnor Botanical Garden hosts a range of yoga and wellbeing classes. The garden has a rich heritage of health and wellbeing as the site historically used to be a Victorian chest and respiratory hospital, the history of healing continues today.

Check out the gift shop, featuring home and garden wares, local art and photography and produce made using rare and exotic ingredients grown at Ventnor Botanical Gardens.  

Westridge Golf Centre is the number one venue on the Isle of Wight to get into golf. Located on the outskirts of Ryde, less than a 5 minute drive from Seaview Holidays. Westridge Golf Centre has a fully covered floodlit 16 bay golf range powered by TOPTRACER available to all visitors to practice their game. Not to mention 1 Advanced PGA Professional, 1 PGA Assistant Professional and 1 member of the Spanish PGA on hand to provide tuition for complete beginners all the way through to the most advanced golfers in the state of the art swing room.

Complementing the golf range Westridge Golf Centre also has a practice bunker and a practice putting green so visitors can work on the short game.

With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, a wide range of excellent facilities and golf available on the natural parkland course. Westridge Golf Centre is the place to go to get into golf, welcoming members and visitors all year round.

If you are looking to book a tee time, please visit the visitor's tee booking site - https://visitors.brsgolf.com/westridge#/course/1

Discover Robin Hill…88 acres of rolling parkland, natural woodland and countryside gardens for exploration, adventure and entertainment.

Robin Hill is an exceptional place; a hidden gem on the Isle of Wight. The park, once part of the private estate owned by the Willis-Fleming family is now one of the Island’s most popular attractions.

Explore…
Beautiful open parkland leads to woodland trails that meander through curated gardens featuring sculptures, tumbling water features, ponds, bridges and an extensive botanic collection. A tranquil stroll wouldn’t be complete without spotting one of the colourful tails of its resident peacocks. The birds are accustomed to the park’s many guests, as well as visiting four-legged friends; dogs are welcomed throughout the open season, with the Lower Valley being a particularly popular spot for a game of catch.

 Adventure…
Burn off some energy on the treetop canopy walkways, adrenalin-inducing Jungle Heights adventure nets, epic rides, 4D cinema and plenty more outdoor play options for the whole family including Africa Adventure playground and Hill Billy Slides. You won’t want to miss the exhilarating quarter mile downhill toboggan ride either!  

 Be entertained…
As well as the daily falconry displays at the park, Robin Hill plays host to an incredible calendar of events throughout the year. From cultural evenings such as the Chinese New Year celebrations which feature beautifully lit woodland walkthroughs and traditional activities; to high-energy summer events with party vibes to keep the whole family entertained. The park is also home to an 800 seat Woodland Amphitheatre which sits amidst towering trees in the heart of the woodland!

Robin Hill offers such a variety of experiences that truly is something for everyone, and always something new to discover.

Isle of Wight Pottery offer a wonderful way for family and friends to spend quality time together whilst learning how to make beautiful items from clay. Our pottery classes offer something for everyone, and provide the perfect creative outlet for all ages.