BRADING, THE EXPERIENCE

Brading The Experience is so much more than the Wax Works! It comprises Great British Legends’ gallery, 16th century Rectory Mansion, awardwinning Courtyards, Chamber of Horrors, Animal World, World of Wheels, The Pier and Kynges – a shop full of great value gifts for people and home, kids’ toys and novelties including souvenirs. Also Carousel Café – a fantastic fairground-themed café serving beverages, baguettes and baps, homemade specials, cakes and scones. Destination The Factory Outlet sells top chainstore merchandise and brand labels at discount prices for men, women and children. The Bugle Inn is a friendly pub serving great home-cooked daily specials with outdoor areas.
Tel: 01983 407286, bradingtheexperience.co.uk
Feb - Oct: 10am - 5.30pm; Nov - Feb: contact for opening details. Waxworks – last admission 90 mins before closing. Adults: £7.25; senior citizens: £6.25; children: £5.25; family tickets (2 adults, 2 children): £23; family tickets (2 adults, 3 children): £28; 4s & under: free. Parking at rear.

FORT VICTORIA MODEL RAILWAY

nr Yarmouth
Tel. 01983 761553, www.fortvictoria.co.uk

ISLAND PLANETARIUM AND ASTRONOMY CENTRE

Fort Victoria, Yarmouth
Tel. 0800 1958295, www.islandastronomy.co.uk

THE MODEL VILLAGE

Godshill ‘Highly Commended’ in the Tourism SE Awards, the model village features 1:10 scale models, including a football pitch, an airfield, numerous thatched cottages, a railway and much, much more. With over 2,500 conifers and shrubs, there’s much to see and be inspired by. Great gift shop and refreshments available.
Tel. 01983 840270, www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk
Wheelchair accessible, dogs welcome, tea kiosk with seated picnic area. Mar - Nov: daily from 10am. Adults: £3.30; children: £1.95; senior citizens: £2.95; family tickets (2 adults, 3 children): £10; free re-entry allowed, annual tickets available.

NEEDLES VIEW PITCH AND PUTT

Alum Bay This nine-hole golf course is located on a two-acre site with stunning views of the Needles and the Downs. The course is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Open Easter - October 10am - 5pm.

SANDOWN PIER

Sandown There’s traditional and modern entertainment throughout the pier, including tenpin bowling, crazy golf, children’s play area, dodgems, slides, children’s rides and also the very latest in amusement machines. This is a genuine all-weather attraction, topped off by a great bar-café with stunning views across the bay. Fishing is permitted at the end of the pier. Phone for details.
Tel. 01983 404122 Open all year. Free admission.

SUMMER ARCADE

Shanklin On Shanklin’s vibrant, funpacked esplanade, Summer Arcade offers entertainment for all the family, with tenpin bowling, crazy golf, video games, a junior go-kart circuit, large children’s play area, excellent gift shops and a range of snack bars.
Tel. 01983 867585
Open daily, mid-Mar - 31 Oct, 9am - 10pm (11pm in August), & 1 Nov - mid-Mar, 9am - 9pm. Free admission.

WALTZING WATERS

Ryde Walzing Waters is one of the Island’s most popular attractions! Shows take place indoors, rain or shine! Tons of water explode into the air, illuminated by rainbows of colours ... all live on stage and dancing with music. The stunning 40-minute production is presented in 5 acts, each one a completely different musical style. A favourite for all ages! Large, comfortable indoor seating, disabled access and facilities, and free car and coach parking.
Tel. 01983 811333, www.waltzingwaters.co.uk
Open daily 19 Jan -14 Dec. Shows hourly 10am - 4pm inclusive. Added evening shows, 7.15pm & 8.15pm, 22 Mar- 31 Oct. Adults: £4.50; children: £2.50; senior citizens & students: £4.

WIGHT CITY

Sandown Entertainment venue with Colonel Bogey’s nightclub, The Jolly Sailor pub, Mississippi Rooms amusement arcade with the latest video games, fruit machines and bowling lanes.
Tel. 01983 403658 / 406622

WINKLE STREET

Calbourne Known by some as the Island’s Best Kept Secret, Winkle Street is a delightful lane in the picturesque village of Calbourne. One one side, it is bordered by a row of stone and thatched cottages, and on the other by a stream which flows under an old stone bridge and into an ancient sheepwash.