The 49 best bays in the Isle of Wight

A lovely sandy beach, great views of the cliff, my dog enjoyed a good roll and run on the sands. Car park was extremely full and a little awkward to park in due to high numbers buying from the icecream van.

What a great place!! Fantastic views of the the white cliffs and seeing the surfers there it's like a mini Bondi Beach........ definitely worth the visit

One of my favourite beaches on the island - perfect place to spend the day in the summer. Bring a picnic or there’s a great ice cream van. Toilets too. It does get very busy in peak season but justifiably so!

Really nice place. Lovely beach good for a picnic. Good carpark

Nice clean beach... unfortunately no options to eat and drink... there is onlya ice cream truck..

Nt car park has toilets probably why there is a charge. Steep hill/steps to get to the bay

Open beach, dogs allowed. No facilities but dinosaur footprints. Lots of Pebbles before getting to the sea. Clear and clean sea 😎

Beautiful cove accessed only by foot. Amazing views of the sea. Pretty cove and dog friendly. Honesty box toilet facilities but no hand towels or dryer. You can hire chairs etc and buy drinks and food.

Beautiful cove with small independent cafes and restaurants, able to hire water sports equipment and sun loungers. We parked at the botanic garden car park, you can buy anything from the cafe or gift shop for £10 for free parking, it was then a short walk to the cove.

Beautiful cove and bay. Recommend a visit Clear blue sea and pebble beach. Only accessible by foot. Independent cafes and kayak and paddle board hire. Toilets.

Utter joy! - perfect little cove, everyone so friendly whatever time of year. It can be deserted or busy but it’s just was wonderful either way. Seasonal cafe offer. Incredible air all year round. For sea swimmers, watch out for jelly fish. Also, the sea weed can be a little sticky and there are steep shingle drops and rocks so always best to take care and if possible, surf shoes. Best accessed on foot from Ventnor through La Falaise and Flowers Brook as views are incredible and you don’t get the joy of seeing Steephill, just the promise of it as you make your way along the coast.

Such a beautiful spot. A very small cove only accessed via a set of steep steps (not recommended if mobility is a problem). But if you can get down, it's so worth it. The cove is absolutely gorgeous. There are 3 places you can grab a bite to eat or drink. Ice cream parlour. Toilets (please wait as no one seems to maintain it but could have been an off day).

Beautiful little cove! I went in the evening, so nothing was open but I shall return in the day time. The walk back up is not for the faint hearted!

Lovely inlet. Looks like people were marooned there and settled over time. Crab Shack closed at 3-30pm so it's a early doors visit. Coastal walk to Ventnor is hilly but a good walk

Absolutely loved this beach! You can hire beds, umbrellas and tables for a good price as well as paddle boards and kayaks. The sea is not warm but you can swim in it comfortably, certainly on a warm July day. Not overcrowded and absolutely stunning sunrises!

Shanklin Beach is nice for a family visit but not without its drawbacks. The location itself is lovely, with beautiful sea views and a promenade full of cafés, arcades, and little shops to keep the kids entertained. The beach has a safe, gentle slope into the water which makes paddling good for younger ones, and when the tide is right there’s a fair bit of sand to enjoy. That said, there are a few things that stop it from being perfect. Parts of the beach can be quite pebbly and uncomfortable to walk on, especially when the tide is in, so beach shoes are a must. Parking nearby is often expensive and can be hard to find on busy days, and the prices for food and drinks felt a bit on the high side for what you get. It also gets very crowded in peak season, which takes away from the relaxed atmosphere. Overall, it’s a good family beach with plenty to do, but you need to time your visit carefully and be prepared for the costs and crowds.

I visited Shanklin Beach back in October 2024. The beach is beautiful and has a surprisingly large amount of interesting driftwood to explore! The third photo looks like it could be turned into a glorious little hotel! Also the beach has groynes to minimizes the amount of erosion!

Fantastic beach, very tidy and clean. Perfect for families with kids as well as families with well behaved older kids lol! The cafe is a “new” feature since we came approx 10 years ago, but it’s a welcome addition.

I love everything about Shanklin except for the fact once you’re down on the beach, without transportation, it’s a physical challenge getting back up the hill!! There is a lift except it wasn’t working when I visited mid October. Walking up through Shanklin Chine was better than using the steep road. Not suitable for wheelchair users and I’d say difficult with small children. But the beach is lovely. There are plenty of shops, gift and food places. Mini golf and beach activities for families.

Brilliant beach day, can hire sun beds, parasols and paddleboards and kayaks. Loved it!

A Beautiful place to park up by the sea and watch the world go by There a Crackin Ice Cream stall in the Fish n Chip shop Building and both are definitely worth your Money 👌

Ventnor Beach on the Isle of Wight is a true gem, an absolutely splendid spot for a relaxing day by the coast. Nestled below dramatic cliffs, this beach offers a unique mix of pebbles and sandy stretches, backed by a charming promenade with lively cafés, galleries, and boutique shops. We visited on a beautiful sunny day and couldn’t have asked for more. The water was inviting and clear, perfect for paddling or just cooling off. Although the access involves a steep descent, it was totally worth it for the peaceful atmosphere below, less crowded than many other beaches, giving a wonderfully tranquil vibe. What really stood out was the stunning scenery: rugged coastline, colourful beach huts, and that iconic view of the Victorian-era Ventnor Botanic Garden perched above. This is a fantastic place to stroll, spot wildlife (we saw some seabirds and rock pool life), or even enjoy a bit of people-watching from the promenade. Facilities are refreshingly simple—there’s public access (though check tide times as parking and close beach access can be affected), clean public toilets, and friendly local cafés just a few minutes’ walk away. If you’re looking for a laid-back, scenic seaside escape on the Isle of Wight, Ventnor Beach is definitely worth a visit. We had a wonderful, memorable time and would recommend it to families, couples, or anyone wanting a peaceful coastal experience.

VISIT DATE: SUN 27/07/2025 Visited with family whilst staying close by in Bonchurch. This is a fairly standard beach, with a combination of shingle and sand, a reasonable amount of restaurants and beach huts. Boat tours are available from the location and it is a pleasant, 30 minute walk from / to Bonchurch. The Cascade Gardens are nice, but the public toilets are dismal and in severe need of renovation!

Hidden gem located at the southern coast of the IoW. Can spend a few hours at the beach and also explore the town centre. Can walk along the coastal path.

It’s a quiet place in October, a beach with little pebbles and seaweeds. Most restaurants were closed. Nothing much to do here but my little one had 30 mins fun with the pebbles. The sound of waves are nice and air is clean. We can see ferries passing by.

Beautiful Just beautiful You really need to visit, the weather was amazing which always helps but an amazing little area ❤️

Beautiful beach..and a great place for a walk.

It was amazing experience to use fairy to get there from midlands. Absolutely gorgeous place to visit in summer. People were very friendly and polite. Cleanliness was amazing and beaches were heavenly secluded and beautiful. It was so peaceful and nice that I’m planning to going there again in open season. Local businesses need support as they only rely on tourists to don’t forget the contribute in to local charities and small local businesses. They are the backbone of this beautiful island.

Lovely beach. V clean. Went rock pooling. Clean changing facilities. Ample parking nearby.

Walking beach with interesting erosion of low cliffs and loads of wood washed up on the beach, and some huge trees. Beach was a little smelly between Brembridge and the golf club. Dog walking allowed. There is a small RNLI shop. And there were 2 members of RNLI selling membership by the loos. There was a nice sandwich van. Views of Solent and lifeboat launch

Lovely Beach, spent all of last Summer on it. The beach is clean, spacious, and quiet. The water is calm so it is ideal for paddle sports, and you get a great view of the lifeboat station, and the mainland.

Lovely beach. Miles of walks for dogs off lead. Better when tide is out then it’s a lot easier and quicker to walk.

Very nice but lots of weed good for little kids as shallow for ages

Good parking boys really enjoyed paddling in the sea with there nets fun had by all

A nice beach to walk along, great when the tied is out for rockpooling. You can also look out to the awesome lifeboat pier. Dog friendly as well, so always a plus.

We absolutely love spending our holidays here! The local cafe caters for everything! Ice-cream is delicious. We hired out a kayak today and had a blast! A family of 3 generations gives it top marks, this beach is definitely the best!

Small stretch of sandy and pebbly beach. The limited sandy 'real estate' means that it is less crowded. Can see the main land on a clear sunny day. Our visit here is just for a short detour, less than an hour.

Very little todo here apart from walk up and down the coast line. Sea was in so there's is a concrete path along the coast, two shops with gift shops 🎁 , two bars 🍸 and a stunning restaurant called the Hut on the front, reminds me of St.Tropez but unfortunately fully booked for the next few days... maybe next time. Its OK to spend an hour or so here but I'd soon get bored. Lovely looking at the sea views. If you like this review pls hit the thumbs up 👍🏻

beautiful beach, there are enough cafes and stores to fill all your needs, selling local ice cream of many flavours. the beach spans for long enough that you can always find a private spot to sit at, even when busy.

Absolutely gorgeous little place with food and drink for all pockets.

Lovely sandy bay with safe swimming Plenty of places to grab some food at all prices The Hut has excellent reviews but you need to book, it's very popular with city folk with deep pockets. Marge's cafe is very popular on the slipway, good place for children to have a fun day on the beach. Check the tide times to avoid disappointment, otherwise you'll have no beach! Parking can be difficult so arrive early.

Breathtaking sunsets and clear waters. 👌🏻

- Amazing beach, quiet and clean - Most of the beach sections are dog friendly - You can find cool rocks and shells if u go when the tide is low - The parking is really close to the beach- literally in front of it, cheap parking rates too - You do have to pay to use the toilet: it costs 50p/use - Cute little cafe serving coffees, cold drinks and some snacks

Yeavaland Beach is a quiet, unspoiled stretch of coastline on the Isle of Wight, perfect for those seeking peace and natural beauty. It’s not overly crowded, making it ideal for relaxing walks, beachcombing, or simply enjoying the fresh sea breeze. The views are calming, and the shallow waters make it a good spot for paddling. It’s more of a wild beach, so there are no commercial facilities—but that’s part of its charm. Great for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature.

I have 3 favourite beaches on the Isle of Wight for 3 different reasons. Yaverland is in the top 3, it’s a very peaceful beach, enclosed by a cliff rising up to Culver Down, there’s a decent cafe, toilets, good parking. My dog lives his best life here, there’s nowhere he’s happier than on this beach. There’s beautiful views in every direction, so much open space, especially when the tide is out. If you walk right to the end when the tide is out there’s rock pools you can find all sorts of sea creatures in.

FANTASTIC BEACH Parking available next to a kiosk selling ice cream and seaside bits. Flat beach with decent sand and nice flat sea, perfect for kids and swimming.

Beautiful beach my dog loves this Beach she can run around and play ball. Very clean and quiet.

Parking close to beach. Dog friendly to the left of car park. Lots of space on beach. Toilets available at 50p (phone pay). Shop nearby for ice creams etc!

Best dog beach on the Island. When the tide is out you can walk right up to Culver Down. Loads of space for dogs to play and run around. Just a lovely peaceful place to be. Spend the afternoon here, it will fill your soul.

So much sand, just a perfect children’s beach with tide pools & the sea goes out for miles & stayed shallow so far out it’s great fun for families. You can take dogs on it too.

A as gain lovely walk and stay in Sandown. Get up early and enjoy the sunrises and the quiet atmosphere before all the beach goers turn up. Some great little cafes along the walk to grab a coffee and more.

Our favourite family beach on the island ! Always so much room for everyone! Only down side is it’s quite pebbly and sharp in some bits so recommend some beach socks ( or what ever people call them ) other than that lovely! And you can find loads of sea glass!!

This is a sandy beach. The stretch between the Pier and the Fins Beach Cafe is much quieter and overall very nice but the tide comes here quicker. The beach is flat and we arrived at 10:00am and the tide was in by 11:00am, so you definitely need to check the times of the tide as they are very changeable. We have moved to the other side of the Pier close to Bayshore Hotel and the beach is going up a bit there, so that has given us 2 hours extra before the tide came in. The beach is relatively narrow, so the water will cover the beach in full when the tide is in. The place is a bit run down, so it does not have an amazing atmosphere. There are small cafes there, ice cream and further in town places to eat. The car park is on the street and there is a decent number of spaces all along the stretch of the beach. Civil Enforcement Officers monitor the payment for the car park, so do not be late even 1 min. We were packing to the car on our return from the beach and the officer was still scanning our car while we were there.

This is by far my favourite beach on the Isle of Wight. With the pier and the seafront restaurants,bars,gift shops, and ice cream outlets,it is the epitome of great British seaside beach holidays. It has soft,golden sands and crystal clear sea, which was also lovely and warm to swim in. The lifeguards are lovely and friendly too and quite easy on the eye 😊

A lovely beach to have a relaxed day. The pier is great. There are games you can play, there are rides for kids. Some people were even fishing. And I had the best donuts here. I keep on trying donuts in other places hoping they will taste nearly as good but they never do.

Very nice beach very calm in the night time good shops available and around

Nice massive beach. My kid really enjoyed as he found a lot of sea shells. Not your typical pebbly beach. It has a harbour besides. Some ice cream shops and play areas near it as well

Beautiful beach. Full of sand and so many shells. My children really enjoyed playing in the sand and collecting shells. Be careful of the tide though, as it comes in quick. We were a little stranded and my partner had to carry us all through the water 🤣 definitely making memories here. Definitely the best beach I have ever been to and I am a big beach lover.

Fab beach, walk along to Appley tower and dogs can go on the beach. Very clean sandy beach, plenty of parking. Lovely views across the Solent watching the Cruise ships, ferries little boats and hovercraft.

absolutely love this place, visited many times now and love it when we come back.

A great beach, especially if you have a dog. We took the hovercraft over from Portsmouth as a treat for the kids. Spent a few hours on the seafront and had lunch by the tower. Dogs can go on the beach once you pass the tower. Our dog loved it! Running around, playing with the other dogs there and trying to drink sea water. The kids enjoyed finding loads of shells. Some great ice cream parlours too. Shame the boating lake was closed due to covid.

Ryde Beach, located on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, is a charming seaside destination that offers something for everyone. With its expansive sandy shores and panoramic views of the Solent, it's an ideal spot for sunbathing, picnicking, or simply taking leisurely strolls along the water's edge. The beach's gentle slope makes it perfect for families with young children, who can safely paddle in the calm waters. Adventurous souls can try their hand at various water sports, including windsurfing and sailing, or explore the nearby rock pools teeming with marine life. Facilities such as cafes, restaurants, and ice cream stands line the promenade, ensuring visitors are well-fed and refreshed throughout the day. Ryde Beach's proximity to the town center means it's easily accessible by foot, car, or public transport, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike. Whether you're seeking relaxation, recreation, or simply a scenic escape by the sea, Ryde Beach delivers a quintessential British seaside experience that's bound to leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

Lots of parking, toilets are kept lovely. Beach has nice sand and lots of businesses around too. Such a lovely day out.

Over all it was nice to see but we didn’t end up going down the the beach just observing from the coast path. The visitors centre was very touristy but quite fun for all as you could watch glass wear being made, there was plenty of cafes and places to get refreshments and a fill your own bottle of sand were they sustainably source all 21 shades of sand from the cliffs. There were a couple of small dinosaurs rides but they were nothing special.

Nice spot to visit, but be warned everything costs money and plenty of it. The chair ride to beach is good but at over £10pp is ridiculously expensive, the coloured sand in a bottle was fun but again expensive. Food, drinks and ice creams were available but not cheap. Unfortunately the chairs were not stopping on beach which was a shame but safety is paramount. It's an attraction that has plenty to offer and stunning views but probably best to remortgage your house first.

We didn't use the chairlifts to get to the beach and went around the long way (not the stairs on the side of the chairlifts, too steep). The beach is covered in pebbles of differing shape, size and colour! What's interesting is that the nearer you get to the white cliff, the more you see pure white pebbles! I think this would be something children would find extremely fascinating. There's also a few mini-waterfalls (not sure what to call them) found on the multi-coloured cliff, flowing to the sea. On the beach, you've also got access to the boat rides. Overall, it's quite a spectacular view. You'll see pebbles, big rocks, mud, limestones (i think that's what they were)...so it's not your ordinary beach.

This is a great place to visit while on the Isle of Wight. Creating your own coloured sand ornament, seeing how glass ornaments are made, tours to see how sweet humbugs are made. And loads more the kuds will love it and the adults will be amazed.

You can walk or take a cable car down to the beach where stunning cliff formations are made up of many different coloured sands. We took the speed boat tour around the needles and took some great photos of the lighthouse. The beach is quite shingly seeing as that the cliff behind is all sand but is good for a picnic whilst taking in the views. There is an amusement park at the top of the cliffs where children can be entertained. We used the car park and walked further along the coast to the battery - where you can see cannons and armaments that use to protect the coast form attack.

No visit to the island is complete without a trip to Alum Bay! I LOVE it here! The sand shop and terrifying chair lift simply can’t be missed. The gent that helped me get off the lift due to a dodgy knee was lovely, and the gent in the sand shop that chatted to us was so charming( he had been there for over 20 years I think) just those little things make a special visit. Will be back again next year!!

Really Need to go when it's not peak tourist season, where coach loads cram people into the area. It's so packed tight on the beach, just wasn't a great experience. For those able to walk, get well away from crowds and march on towards the white cliffs. Sky lift was great way and down, views are great. The less able and less mobile were helped on and off, stopping the lift totally to let them on and off. (Queuing for the lift in the way up wasn't as easy, as there was no wheel chair to sit on, but staff provided a chair , that could be moved along as the que progressed) *****Really impressed with staff, very understanding and helpful. Thank you very much *****

Lovely beach, really clean and spacious. Nice beach shop, cafe and toilets easily accessible. Good parking close by too.

Really nice spot along from Ryde. Well worth a walk to with some nice beach cafes and restaurants along the way. There is a small historic tower to admire.

Appley Beach is a great destination for a day out. The contrast between the golden beach (presumably this is where Derek Sandy was singing about!) and the lush green of the spaces on the other side of wide and flat walking/cycling paths is beautiful. There’s not one but two paths and plenty of benches with shelters adorn them both. There’s also plenty of cafes and also toilets if needed. The beach is beautifully Sandy near the paths and then rockier near the sea so plenty of everything for all kinds of kids (and grown ups!) The car park is enormous (if a tad smelly as the water treatment works are below it) though it’s only 10 minutes to walk from the pier and the ferries/hovercraft. On a summer’s day you could be anywhere in the world, though the beautiful folly is a steadfast reminder of where you are. Watch out for the incoming tide as the beach is so flat beyond the ridge and it comes in quickly. Watch out for the sandbanks too! The view of Portsmouth over the Solent is nice and you can see much further east on a clear day. Come here for the day and you won’t regret it!

Wonderful beach. A good mix of sand and small pebbles. Lots of seashells to collect, a great place for sandcastles. When the sea is in, it's seems fairly shallow and calm making it perfect for younger children. When the tide went out, the sand bars created lovely calm 'pools' that were great fun for paddling and exploring. Cafe service was great, reasonable prices. Will definitely return.

Really beautiful beach, not many people around when we visited on a Friday so it was nice and quiet for a walk in the sun. It is clean with a lovely beach and a tower plus a cafe at the end. Good car park too although the price can be a little more expensive than other places I've visited and some of the machines didn't work. Overall, it's worth a visit!

A lovely beach with a decent tower. I headed here to do parkrun, then had a wander along the beach back towards Ryde.

A beautiful beach with bright sand, gentle waves (when we were there anyway) and shade from the big trees opposite. It might even be paradise except you can see Portsmouth over the water. Big car park, lovely park, beach cafe. Lovely!

Such a beautiful place. Saw the fairy tree with the memorials and decorations, walked by the water. Easy to park.

A great place right on the beach. We took our paddleboards so it was ideal. The bay itself is beautiful and one of our favourite places to swim and paddleboard due to how calm the water is. There is also a great little cafe on the beach which I would recommend 🙂

What an absolutely beautiful place, at low tide you can walk all the way out to St Helens fort. We found a multitude of oysters and the kids had a great time exploring the rock pools. Well worth a visit

Really nice place you can see the shipping lane from the UK to france. Many large vessels parked up and moving around in the distance. The baywatch cafe was really nice a little expensive but quality food. Shame the beach huts are run down and abandoned. All in all a good trip out

More of a nice walk and views than an actual attraction. Amazing spot to look out over the Isle of Wight, great little pub up there also for a drink and good food. What more is there to say 😁

Lovely beach for a walk or a dip. There is a coffee shop and public toilets.

A beautiful beach with sand, stunning views out to the sea fort, and an abandoned church that dates back to the 1200s. Ample parking leads to a great cafe with clean and tidy free toilets. When the breeze picked up we retreated to the car and just sat and watched the world go by. So relaxing. Much loved by dogs based on the number we saw being walked on the beach.

Very stony beach, not too busy on a sunny hot day in August. Recommend the boat trip to see the needles lighthouse. The boat isn’t so rocky when it’s on the go. Don’t recommend the chairlift. It’s very short and not worth of money. We did one way trip uphill as it’s easier to walk down. Definitely not worth of return trip. The walk down is very short and don’t involve many steps. You can take scenic pictures on the stairs as well.

Alum Bay Pebble Beach is a hidden gem on the Isle of Wight that offers a unique and picturesque coastal experience. The beach is renowned for its multi-colored sand cliffs, which create a stunning backdrop for the clear blue waters. T The chairlift ride down to the beach provides breathtaking views and is a fun way to start your visit. Once on the beach, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll, collect beautiful pebbles, or simply relax and take in the serene surroundings. The boat trips from the beach to The Needles are a must-do, offering spectacular views of the iconic rock formations and lighthouse. There are also various family-friendly activities and attractions nearby, making it an ideal spot for a day out. The facilities are well-kept, with clean restrooms and a nice selection of cafes and shops nearby. The staff are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. Alum Bay Pebble Beach is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the Isle of Wight. Highly recommended!

The experience of walking on this pebble beach left me a special memory, especially when you running. For the view, both white and colorful cliffs are beautiful, and the sea ocean is tranquil. We arrived at here around dusk, the needles cruise and the chair lift are both closed. They seem very joyful.

Many a tourist has returned from a holiday on the Isle of Wight with a souvenir filled with the multicoloured sands of Alum Bay. From the sea, the falling cliffs give a clear view of the different sandy structure making up the cliff face.

We visited for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. The location and food were excellent however service was poor. At one point we had to go to the bar to get our own drinks. They mixed up our mains orders constantly asking who ordered what food. I suggest they re organise the tables instead of apologising constantly for reaching across guests when serving food and drinks. We would have spent a lot more money if the staff had been more attentive.

Pebble beach by name and definitely by nature. We came on probably one of the windiest days of the week but it didn't deter us. Spent a good hour walking along the pebbles, which you'll struggle to walk on properly unless you've got decent shoes on. The beautiful colours of the cliffs are definitely worth taking a trip down on the chair lift for. We got there fairly early so there wasn't a lot of people there at that time either which made the experience more pleasant.

A very lovely place to visit. The beach is nice, especially the pebbles and there is a lovely path to the beach, allowing great views of the beach itself. The cliffs near this beach are also beautiful.

When approach by sea, Totland Bay has a secluded and private feel, as a little known Gem, as when turning in from the East you often find you are not the only one with the bright idea of anchoring in this Bay. The holding is good, and the depths great for all manner of watercraft, yacht or motor cruiser to drop anchor and BBQ away. VERY scenic when the sun is out and a great sandy beach to land your tender.

Went on a evening for a walk along the shore, beautiful and calm. Enjoyed the walk and the sunset :)

Amazing place. Highly recommended

Very pleasant little Bay to visit Beach is mainly stoney and there is a pier with a cafe on it, closed until 2023 at the moment. There are toilets and generally is quiet as there are no amusement arcades. Long promenade with a cafe eaterie called the Waterfront towards the far end which has good reviews.

Beautiful, small, clean shingle beach (sandy as soon as you're in the water!) with lovely views of Bournemouth in the distance. Picturesque and fairly quiet when we were there, and perfect for a swim when the tide is in. A nice juxtaposition to the busy, wavy, big sands of Compton Bay. Pier was under reconstruction with a promising looking cafe not quite open. We also enjoyed an awesome ice cream from Calbourne Classics sold by a super friendly guy on his ice cream bike, TUBS1.

Best beach on I.O.W hasnt changed in years. Good swimming sandy beaches at the far end by the lifeboat house. Peacfull and never crowded

Absolutely stunning views, and has one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.

Very nice long beach. Tide goes right out, so it's nice for younger kids to play on the beach, paddle in rock pools and shallow water. The West end of the beach, near the cafés was the most sheltered area when I visited. Steep slope to get down and back up though! Worth considering whether you really need everything you're taking as you might regret it at the end of the day 😉

Well we weren't there very long just walked down to the Beach which was stunning. Little Cafe which was closed 😞 it was a weekday so maybe it's a weekend kind of place

Relaxing beach and quiet too. If you know what your looking for there are quite a few fossils to in the London clay and chalk.

Fantastic quiet beach.

Top bay for beach and culver downs.

This is the house ive always wanted. Gull cottage.

Nice place to stay

Lovely beach, and sandy in the sea. Clear blue water on a good day.

Very beautiful little bay, definitely worth the visit.

Have been coming here for many years. We scattered my late brothers ashes among the rocks. With a plaque screwed to an upright on the walkway.

Lovely 🏝

Beautiful area, stunning walks & amazing when the sun is shining

Beautiful peaceful clean. Please respect and love this place so everyone can enjoy it 😊

A great place if you like quiet beaches (at least, during the week and out of season).

What a shame that the large hotels that prevuously bought wealth and holidaymakers to this part of the island have been left to decay. These buildings do nothing to enhance the town and serve as a permanent eyesore to discourage tourism and further investment.

Seems like a nice place to relax and enjoy on a sunny warm day. The sand is soft and few activities to keep everyone busy. Would recommend.

Lovely beaches but town needs serious work from the council to restore it to former glory

Lovely place nice sandy beaches

Not bad for a bit of sea swomming

Fishing rubbish here

Lovely place

Nice quiet place on the island, very popular with kite surfers, but equally good on a calm day for families. Fossil hunting on the beach and enough rock pools to keep kids happy. Walk a bit further to the Chine steps for loos and ice-cream van.

Lovely beach well used but clean very traditional and not at all commercial so need a picnic.

Very nice, picturesque and not too busy. Great place to meet up with the guided fossil hunting tours

Great place to chill out

Lovely beach considering it's one of the dog friendly ones.

Come 6.30pm beach started to empty leaving a few locals perfik

Lovely place to visit.

We were staying in east Cowes looking for evening walk which was very short as the Esplanade is blocked by landslide so unable to reach Castle point. It's a real shame there doesn't seem any intension to re-open.

Run down area following a few landslips these resulting in the road being closed and BLOCKED. You need to walk along the pebble beach for a few hundred metres to reach the end of the road.

Great to spend time with the young ones here can lose hours and run the littles ones till they drop ,

Quiet most of the time

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Amazing place.hidden gem. To get here you need to walk behind the Molly Cottril's pottery on Old Park Road, go round the studio buildings and through the car park, then it's about a ten minute walk following the footpath through a lightly wooded area. Then you have to scramble down some rocks to get onto the beach. If you walk along for a couple of minutes on the beach, you'll see a camp area with a hammock, swing and fire pit too. Loved it.

Sandy beach below constantly eroding orange cliffs. A popular location for swimming, water sports and watching the seabirds. Striking geological contrast where the orange sandstone cliffs meet the white chalk. A small stream flows down the cliff a short walk east from the National Trust parking area; hardly a waterfall compared to Shanklin Chine or the coastal waterfalls in Devon, but still worth a quick look. The parking area is large and managed by the National Trust, so members park for free, otherwise there's a charge. There are toilet facilities, and a National Trust coffee van was there both times I visited. The beach disappears at high tide, so check the time times before visiting. Only downside is that the water management pipes on the main beach detract somewhat from the natural beauty, but are doubtless there to prevent severe erosion issues.

Lovely beach and cliffs to watch surfers, car park and toilet facilities. A lovely spot with beautiful views. The beach does disappear with high tide.

Lovely beach, great for the family and making sandcastles! New toilet block is modern and ice creams from National Trust van are amazing! Dogs allowed on the beach but only on the left as you go down the steps. Just be aware that the parking app has changed to Just Park (Aug 2025) Option to pay later if you struggle with signal at the beach too.

I loved this bay so much, of course it is much more popular for many reasons, but you can still enjoy a lovely walk, just not completely on your own, except it is raining, then you might be the only one there.

A really nice play to find fossils, investigate the rocks and beach area. Plenty of people surfing and paddle boarding when we went in May. National trust car park with Cafe Van and a good toilet block.

Nice beach with national trust parking and toilets. Access to the beach is down some wooden steps.

Beautiful sandy beach which is lovely as the sun is going down. It is very big at low tide and plenty of space to walk along the beach for a stroll. There is a car park at the top which is national trust and then some steps down to the bottom. Beware of any cliff falls though as the car park is slowly being swallowed into the sea! The steps up and down are also not looking particularly stable as you can see in the pictures. But overall its worth a visit!

I visited here on the 21st April. Lovely little place but the weather wasn't great. If you visit here, take some time to go the independent life boat shop. It's a great way to donate and the coffee is great.

Beautiful setting. Safe swimming. Coasteering offered here. Refreshments available. Small shop in aid of independent volunteer life boat service. Not to miss the house on the cliff edge with cave entrances!

Stunning place!! Cafés, restaurants and places of interest, all within a short walk

Lovely shingle beach. Lovely to relax on for a few hours. Many people swimming, surfing and paddle boarding. Small car park opposite beach.

Very stoney beach but fantastic place for rock pooling. Was busy when we arrived and a lot of people were swimming so must be a nice beach to swim in.

Absolutely stunning pebble beach. Clear blue water. Perfect for swimming.

A lot of money pumped into the Bay and it shows. New hotel is amazing, and one of my favourite places on the island.

Beautiful walk around gardens and house. The pictures of Queen Victoria and family hanging on walls are beautiful. The rooms are beautiful and in amazing condition. After viewing house we explored the grounds which are stunning! Great place and well worth a visit.

Second visit; possibly a future third, there's much to see. Worth joining English Heritage! Large car park after tricky right turn into the estate, from the south. A few steps to entrance and shop with adjacent café (very good baked potato). Huge expanse of grounds. Beautiful specimen trees and terrace garden with much in bloom, for October. Superb views across the Solent. Didn't reach the play house or beach this time (duff hip), although I did note what seemed to be a shuttle bus as I left! Extremely well laid out history boards of various family members.

This was one of the most beautiful English Heritage places I have visited. Osbourne House is set within the grounds of The Osborne Estate. The House was the holiday home to Queen Victoria and her family. You can clearly see why she spent alot of her time here. The rooms in the house and perfectly kept and decorated giving you a glimpse into their lives and the past. The House is the crowning glory but the grounds are remarkably kept and worth spending an hour walking through the gardens. Whilst doing so, take a stroll down to The Queen's Road, down at the Beachfront then up to The Swiss Cottage. Now, as an English Heritage member I am always full of praise for staff and volunteers at these sites who do such a great job and are friendly and eager to talk but unfortunately the English Heritage staff within the house on our day of visiting were not so, speaking to several other visitors that day they too had also encountered the same as ourselves. Very disappointed as the staff members inside the house made my visit and experience and intimidating one. This aside, other staff around the site and welcome centre were great. A lovely place to spend a good 3 to 4 hours. Car park if free for English Heritage membership.

We've wanted to visit here for some time....outstanding. Staff - their knowledge and helpfulness and those that work 'behind the scenes' maintaining such beautiful gardens, general estate. A very tranquil place to be. The house itself steeped in history, wonderful stories of life at Osborne during and after Victoria and Albert.

The Royal holiday home!! A treasure trove of delights awaits inside the beautiful House! A guide in each room to add to the experience, all willing to help! We we ushered to the lift( mobility problems spotted by guide!) and took the House from top to bottom in complete comfort and joy! We took lunch on the Terrace with a magical view down to the beach and many pictures later walked down through the tall trees to see the beach at closer quarters! After an ice-cream at the pretty tea shop we took the minibus back to the entrance( rather long cold wait for it to arrive..needed a coat! ) Absolutely fabulous visit well worth the entrance fee!!

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Osborne on the Isle of Wight. From sumptuous interiors and art collections inside, to a peaceful beach and marvellous gardens outside, a day out at Osborne has something for everyone. Explore Osborne’s vast grounds, follow the interactive tree trail and find the unusual Swiss Cottage, where the royal children played, gardened, cooked and collected unusual objects in their own private museum. Victoria and Albert bought and built Osborne to fulfil the queen’s desire for a ‘place of one’s own – quiet and retired’. Its dazzling interiors, art collection, gardens and grounds reflect their personal passions, taste and style. There are four food and drink outlets you’ll find around the estate. There are also plenty of great picnicking spots throughout the grounds, and a play area to explore.

Liked the house itself, design, gardens and setting. Not so keen on the interiors, not helped by having to stand in a queue on the stairs to get to the upstairs rooms which were stuffy and unpleasantly warm. Too many people in the house at once. Cafe, shop, toilets. Busy when coach parties arrive.

Nice beach at the north end of Shanklin. It’s a small stretch of sand with a load of beach huts and a cafe. There’s also the sailing club here. It’s popular with families to sit and play in the sand. There’s a tap near the sailing club for drinking water or washing sand off feet.

Nice beach with local amenities close by with cafe and toilet facilities! Great families and for walking or cycling along the promenade! There is access via steep steps to the clifftop path a short walk down and parking 🅿 ( payment) .

It's a really great beach Dog friendly

Great for the dogs but away from all the shops pubs and car parks. Bit of a walk if you are carrying anything

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lovely spot for a morning dip or sunset walk. Parking nearby, and the view is just magical.

Small Hope beach is great for families. When the tide is out there is a large expanse of hard sand to play on. I virtually grew up there and really enjoyed myself in the summer sunshine. At the moment the Salix cafe is closed due to covid 19 but it is well worth a visit when it reopens.

A lovely flat & sandy little beach which is great for all season regardless of the weather.

Nice view across the Solent towards Calshot and the entrance to Southampton port. Public toilets are available as well as a park for children, a small pool plus a cafe and a couple of memorials. Car parking whilst limited it is free. (Note visit was first week in June and that Summer parking will no doubt be a very different situation)

A nice quiet place,kiddies play area with a large padding pool,tea/burger bar ect,with out door seating. A good beach at low tide,a awesome place to sit and watch cruise liners,large shipping ships going by, very low traffic with a gated off area so safe to walk dogs .

Such a beautiful & unique place. Safe, friendly people, nice loos, wonderful views. On sunny days you could be on the Italian Riviera.

Very quiet on a June Saturday evening. Tide out so bit mucky over the sea wall but beautiful to just sit and watch sun set

Views lovely, parking not the easiest and lots of people parking on double yellow lines to go to the play park near by. We did get to enjoy our picnic though and a lovely couple of hours spent by the sea.

Lovely prom to walk along. Play park for children free parking little cafe in summer months (closed end September). Mostly shingle and mud beach.

Some beautiful walks to enjoy along the esplanade. Toilet facilities, children's park and paddling pool, plus a small cafe .

One of my favourite beaches on the Isle of Wight

Nice hidden beach accessible by boat

Beautiful beach.

Beautiful beach

Beautiful location .. facilities could be improved .

Beautiful beach

Is the best

We had a brilliant family day out at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight! As two adults and two children, we found there was so much to keep everyone happy. The kids loved meeting the animals, racing around the adventure play areas, and splashing about at the fantastic Aqua Park – definitely a highlight of the day! We also enjoyed a lovely meal at The Cow restaurant, which had delicious food and a really friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Everything was clean, well organised, and set in such a beautiful location. A perfect mix of fun, food, and fresh air – we can’t wait to come back!

A great day out for kids of all ages. we only spent the afternoon here and with only one 5 year old that was fine. But with more kids or older ones I think you could easily spend the whole day here.

Loved it here. So much to do for the kids. Football golf was a huge success with my footie crazy boys. The animal park was great, we especially loved feeding the wallabies.

Paid £68 for a family of 4 members, didn’t find the value for that money, we came under the impression that children are allowed to play with animals but it’s based on their show time and that too very limited. We were expecting more animals in this price because the play area is not the thing we came here for, it’s an over rated place maybe it is good for the people that stay here because i think a zoo would be lower in cost and with more animals in it as well.

We went off peak One of my party was a wheelchair user, all the staff was super helpful, as we went in off peak season we didn't have to queue for anything, a very child friendly place, And that is so much to keep them entertained for hours we ate at the restaurant the cow. The food is amazing.

A fantastic place for a day out for a family with children of all ages, whatever the weather. With helpful friendly staff, reasonable prices to eat and drink or space to bring your own food but crucially plenty of space it is hard to fault as a children’s farm.

This was a brilliant place to take children and for adults to walk around . So much to do for the children and the easter event was fab too well thought out lots of shows to watch, characters walking round etc . There's so many hands on activities like slides , mini basket ball, soft play, racing cars ..even my 17 and 15 year old enjoyed them , outside play , bounding pillows. We will definitely be back and not to badly priced either

Great inflatable water park. Water is nice and clean. Salt water, but teenagers and adults can touch the bottom so can avoid head going under most of the time. Wet suits were advised even in summer but not too bad without. Private cubicle changing rooms available, and showers for after. Great chips at cafe. Huge variety and amounts of inflatable obsticles and runs to choose from, and the 2 hour session is so much better than other water parks I've been to.

Such a great place for all ages. The water is cold but you can hire wet suits for £6. The sessions are almost two hours so it’s decent value for money. Also a nice little cafe and New Forest ice cream. Showers and changing rooms are sufficient. Lots of seating dotted around for spectators. Parking is sometimes busy so leave plenty of time. We did the 11am-12.50 session followed by a drive in to the new Forest for a picnic after, making for a good family day out. Adults can spectate for £2.50 or swim in the separate section for just £4.50… or of course take part. Special mention to staff today who were fab and super informative. We were greeted by a lifeguard who gave us a rundown of the rules and safety info which was much appreciated. Also everyone has to wear a buoyancy aid, which is provided.

Wonderful waterfront area, with historic spot for swimming baths. Exploring the coastal town of Hampshire and New Forest.

OH MY GOD WHY ARE THERE NO MORE OUT DOOR POOLS!!! Beautiful sunny day. Kids loved it, grown ups loved it. Scenic, fun and a wonderful way to spend a day. Can't remember the cost but it certainly wasn't over priced.

We did SUP and assault course. SUP is a quick intro and left to your own devices. Great fun if a lot of hard work. The assault course was difficult but a lot of fun If you have great balance you be fine. Would recommend grip socks and googles due to salt water. All in all well worth the trip

Absolutely amazing day out. Went with my son and daughter 8 and 13. Full day of fun for all and so reasonably priced. We did the inflatable course, free swimming and paddle boarding. All the staff are lovely and helpful and there is plenty of space to sit and relax. Good was reasonably priced and prepared quickly. Highly recommend.

Lovely day out with kids. Lots of fun and not too busy. Handy having a shower at the end of timeslot.

A mecca visit to the historical house of photography and books, with a fantastic tea room too. Went with friends in the VW van, Hendrix adorned to one side, Hendrix statue in the grounds too. Punk Rock week, Photography of the era, visited the field, a Woodstock of the 1970s. People paid to get in, while the hill side looking down on the stage must have been way out, chilling, listening and smoking the day away to Hendrix and the like....just a great site and historical value kept alive by the children of today, well mid sixties, but to others keeping it alive...love n peace ✌🏻

Pleasant museum, best for people with a strong interest in portrait photography. The house is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture, with many original features. A display of landscape photography would be a nice addition, given how scenic the Isle of Wight is. Cafe is pleasant, with friendly staff and good food, though the service is a little slow.

Harks of a bygone era and a wonderful lunch in a great location steeped in history

Great photo exhibition celebrating Julia Cameron’s work and the Isle of Wight 1970 music festival. Also, Sheila Rock’s photos of punk icons and 1980s

Went for brunch & had a look around the place (which was Julia Margaret Cameron's House) Beautiful views along to Freshwater & Tennyson Down. There's lots of 1970 Isle of Wight Festival) memories & pictures & stories of famous people Inc. Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, etc.etc.etc. Lovely gardens too, with the bronze of Jimi Hendrix.

Beautiful house with interesting Julia Cameron exhibition as well as Isle of Wight festival pics, and fun dressing up room (for all ages!) Really with a visit if you're in Freshwater or close by.

Quirky, labyrinthine and with a fantastic café. Excellent collections and history of Julia Margaret Cameron

Although isle of wight is amusement but this part of island was abit far from other attractions and boring for me. It's suitable for people who love walking.

Challenging and scenic walk from freshwater bay too the needles. Over a hour each way with beautiful coastline and resting spots if required. Highly recommend too see the islands true beauty.

Absolutely worth coming here! Start at the Needles Landmark attraction -> the Old Battery -> The Needles viewpoint -> Tennyson Down -> Freshwater bay. Refreshing and easy tour with stunning view!

Obtained a blue badge permit from IOW Council and travelled the trail by 4x4. Joined the trail at the start in Carisbrooke and travelled as far as we could through to Freshwater Bay. The views of the island from a different angle were fantastic and stopped for a picnic across the trail at one of the many benches. Enjoyed it so much we travelled the trail in reverse to get back. 4 1/2 hours return journey with a great cuppa from the lifeboat shop in Freshwater. Well worth getting the permit so people with walking difficulties can enjoy the views.

We visited this place 22 years ago and despite the less green and more brown colours this year one of my favorite places. We walked up there from Highdown Inn and saw many butterflies, various nice flowers, some birds and met friendly britons.

A very beautiful walk! I would highly recommend walking up here and seeing the view. (although please keep dogs on leads from May 1st to July 31st because of ground nesting birds)

Nice walk starting from the Needles and arriving in Freshwater Bay, take 2 hours and 30 mins walking normally. There is no shade during the walk. Nice sea view. Better to go with two cars leaving one in Freshwater Bay or take the bus for the Needles from there.

Nice staff (chap gave us a county club discount) and course layout. However, greens were super long and fairway not cut in a while meaning a few times we lost balls in patches of rough in the middle of it. If you roll off the fairway say goodbye to your ball entirely 🤣. Highlight is a 170 yard par 3 playing 130 because of elevation 👍🏻

Excellent course - the views from practically every angle are second to none! Good value Twilight round. I played on a calm sunny day - when the wind blows, this would be a tricky course!

Played Freshwater Bay golf club today, have driven past numerous times and even walked up Tennison previously. We booked by phone as they do issue playing times to players, so don't just turn up expecting to play. Our green fee was inexpensive with our County card £22 each and £10 for electric trolley (recommended). The golf course is situated on the south side of the Isle of Wight, on top of high cliffs. If you see the photos there are spectacular views from any point of the golf course. The tee area's were all in good condition as were the fairways especially considering the drought conditions we endured this summer. The greens and surrounds were exceptional good coverage of thick healthy grass, the greens weren't particularly fast today but played very consistent with a true roll. The course isn't particularly long at all, this didn't mean it wasn't a good test of skill, with some small greens. Had a really good welcome from proud members asking how we faired on their beautiful golf course

Beautiful course..challenging and windy...fantastic views across the island..excellent condition..really friendly members and clubhouse makes you really welcome.. Will play again here and consider membership.. well worth a visit...😊..

1st time playing here and a nice welcome. Good course & great views, it was into the wind on the back 9 but still shot 92 so happy days.

Great course on the south coast of the island. The winds were light for us but I can imagine it’s very tough when it blows! Small clubhouse but perfectly adequate for a drink and some food which was reasonably priced. Greens were reasonably quick and true. We would love to return.

On holiday for a week, popped in for a game, the welcome we received from Cheryl was amazing. A credit to the club. Pls pass our thanks to her. Wayne, Jamie and Rob from Swansea.

Upon arriving at our caravan everything seemed ok, upon further inspection our main cabin bed sheets had many black wiry hairs on the sheet and duvet. When turning the heating on in the caravan we noticed we had no heating or hot water and the boiler was reading an error code. My husband rang reception to report both things and was told an engineer would be out to look at the boiler asap and house keeping would come and change the bedding. The engineer turnt up very quickly and fixed the problem which was low pressure. Later that night when we tried the hot water again to have a shower, there was no hot water again and boiler reading same code. We rang reception again to report and also to say house keeping had not been to change the sheets yet. They sent out the engineer again who sorted it once again and told us that they had a boiler gas engineer on site that day and he would come and have a look at the boiler as he did not know why this was happening. No one showed up and my husband had to keep sorting the boiler out himself every time we needed hot water. With housekeeping they did eventually show up but knocked on our door and threw the bag of clean sheets at my husband and drove off. This is not what we expected as we were told house keeping was coming to change the sheets. Felt very disappointed that we had to change the dirty sheets even though this was not caused by us. Rest of the caravan was clean. After the initial problems we did have a restful stay and entertainment was good. Found one member of staff at the barhouse to be quiet rude when ordering drinks. When order placed he never spoke. Just poured our drinks and said the total. No please, no thank you, no pleasantries at all. (This was all week, not just a one off) we felt like we were bothering him every time we ordered something. I wish staff wore name tags so I could at least report him to the manager but difficult when not knowing the name of the staff member.

4 of us shared a 3 bed caravan which was clean. The twin rooms are very small. There were plenty of pans, cups, plates and cutlery. The caravan we had did not have any outside parking so we had to walk with our luggage from a parking bay which could be difficult if you have any mobility problems. The site has a grocery shop, chip shop, ice cream/dessert kiosk, on site bar and restaurant, entertainment every night, swimming pool, football pitch, access to the beach. The staff on site were very friendly and helpful. Thorness Bay is tucked away in beautiful surroundings. I would recommend for families with children or pets. We could not get wifi in the caravan but it was available at the club house.

We spent a week there. If you looking for a REAL family tech free holiday you will find it there! There are no mobile data or network available in the park at all! Wifi only available around the main buildings and entertainment area. So if you would like to have a little go on your phone in the bed,,, it will be impossible! Better to take some board game with you! TV is the same! Not much reception so ca 5 channels available. The rooms were relatively clean, but windows were extremely dirty. One living room sofa was disgustingly smelly. It was stunk! Someone probably poured milk on it months earlier. All knife were completely blunt. Useless! The positive side: entertainment was fantastic, indoor pool was clean and fun! Kitchen items was nice and clean, built in fridge was big and looked after!

Stayed here in early May for a few days, had a wonderful time. It's a good location in the north, not too far from anything (not that the Isle is big), really stunning view of the bay too as you're up high. Plenty of wind in the heat. We saw lots of cute baby rabbits about. Caravan was good but oddly hot constantly and had a weird smell, not a bad smell mind, but hot air has a smell believe it or not. We kept attempting to turn the boiler down/off, but no luck. Didn't bother us much, but worth mentioning.

Have just checked in for a family holiday in a caravan and must say, the worst caravan stay we have had. The room is absolutely filthy, not cleaned and absolutely run down. For the price charged this is just not up to standard. The caravan was absolutely covered in cobwebs and spent half our first day killing insects all around the inside of the caravan. This has not been cleaned for a long time. The gentlemen at the amusement arcade was amazing, being friendly, had a great chat and gave great recommendations for the Isle of Wight. The restaurant also had decent food and attention was quick but absolute let down by the caravan. Would definitely not be returning here again nor recommending

Absolute dive. Apart from a 5 minute walk to the beach, that’s about as good as it gets. Very busy with cars blasting up and down all day and most of the night too. Lorry’s arriving at 5am blasting up the road and over the ‘speed bump’ shaking our caravan. Toilets were abysmal with hair wrapped around every drain hole and spiders/bugs from 1993 still in there, food was burnt although we only ate once out of desperation. Thankfully we stayed in our touring caravan so we made use of our own toilet, shower and I cooked most evenings as I love to cook so I used fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection and served on clean plates with a smile 😊. All the facilities looked tired, there were broken bits of the playground, the back of the swimming pool area resembled a local council tip, the general upkeep was lacking some serious work to get it to a good standard and I even got challenged by a ‘groundskeeper’ for playing a bit of golf with my lad (I didn’t do any damage), yet my caravan and awning were situated in a chasm like the Grand Canyon. The staff were mostly young and inexperienced but pleasant enough. They lacked some basic manners but the old lady in the Nisa shop accused of us being thieves for merely taking things out of our basket for her to scan! Rude. We arrived having booked a fully serviced pitch and were directed to what can only be described as the ‘Ukraine’ experience. It was obviously where seasonal workers were located so no views, rough pitches and caravans strewn all over the place so we asked to be moved. When we challenged for a refund as we were now on a grass with hook up only, we were told no. Nice one Parkdean. We will never book with this company again. If you’re touring, go 5 minutes in either direction. There’s a lovely off grid site right on the beach down Rolls Hill. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. You have been warned.

Have a fantastic holiday here, the premium double wide caravan was amazing, everything we needed, the resort itself is a little dated but it's great place to bring your kids for a proper break, plenty to do and lots of activities. The onside shop is a bit limited but you can get most of your needs here, the chippy was great, good quality food at a fair price. The resort is clean and tidy and the staff are very friendly and helpful, would definitely return here

It was a last minute thing and we absolutely loved it and can't wait to return! The kids haven't stopped talking about it! I went on my own with my two kids aged 6 & 2. I'm not a driver either so that part was tricky as low season over the island so buses were less frequent so had to bottle it up and spend a lot on taxi from Hover and on our return also. But it is what it is. For that reason we didn't explore isle of Wight, but we come over often enough anyway so it didn't bother us. We had so much fun glamping it was our first experience and it was brilliant! Nodes Point Holiday Park was more than I imagined! The staff are super helpful and friendly, swimming pool is decent of course it has the usual swimming pool changing room grossness but that's expected, just please get your locks on one of them sorted! As there was no lock whatsoever! my two year old stood by the door waiting to go out of it to the pool and some older kid came slamming into it wacked her across the forehead giving her a right bruise and bump on her head! It took me some time to calm her down, I had to buy her a swim noodle at one point to try keep her happy in the pool as her bruise was hurting her, she didn't want to be there anymore after that but I tried to keep her in the pool so my son could enjoy his time in it. Because of that we did not go swimming again. The safari tents were well equipped, toilet block was close and they were always so clean which surprised me as that was one part of glamping I wasn't looking forward to. I'm a light sleeper so barely got any sleep as the wind and the birds were noisy the first night and then from our second night a nearby family decided it was okay to run around playing ball games outside at 10pm! they were a VERY LOUD family! But I didn't let lack of sleep ruin my experience. The playground was great, the entertainment was brilliant,the restaurant was decent. Being on my own I didn't try any alcoholic drinks so can't say how nice cocktails were or anything. The beach is walking distance which was so ideal! There was a few empty fields where people were playing rounders, cricket, tennis, football etc together which I thought was so lovely. The shop on site was no where near as expensive as I was dreading, it is well stocked with everything you'd need my only negative comment on it is there's no ramp access to it which must affect unable customers or parents with prams. The arcade machines need some maintenance! There's some submarine thing I think it was in the middle of the L shaped arcade which has safety notice on to wear seat belts from motion, my kids were very excited to see what it does, so strapped them in and it didn't go anywhere, no motion at all it was a shooting game I think if I remember correctly but wasted £2 as false hope but never mind. 2p machines kept getting stuck which I did speak to staff about. It was safe to say we only visited the arcade the once. But overall WE CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN! we are already looking at dates in the future, so see you again Nodes Point!

Our second time staying at Nodes Point but unfortunately the last. The location is spot on which is one of the main reasons we chose Nodes Point. We paid to bring or dog but unfortunately the only 'dog friendly' area was the very unwelcoming Harbour Bar - cold, damp, had to walk through the arcade to the main bar to get overpriced drinks. Could not have food from the main menu only from a limited menu served in takeaway boxes. I appreciate there's wildlife but in over 30 years camping/caravanning I have never seen a rat on a site .... this was a daily occurrence but even this isn't the reason we won't be returning, our dog is part of our family and on the odd night we use the on site facilities would like to sit somewhere comfortable and enjoy a not overpriced drink

Location was beautiful 😍 direct access to the beach, spotted red squirrels each morning, and had the most relaxing evening walks. We came across a wasp nest on our first day at the park, the park team were straight on it and had it sorted in around 3 hours so we could enjoy the rest of our time there sting free. The rooms could have been slightly better and looked spotless on their first appearance. However, the floors were rather sticky and grubby, but its to be expected with so much footfall over the year and being in a woodland setting with a beach close by too. Would a 10000000% stay here again, and can't wait to make my next booking.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Luxurious Caravan Stay with Stunning Beach Access! We recently stayed at Nodes Point Holiday Park and had an absolutely fantastic time as a family. Although we originally booked a safari tent, we upgraded to a caravan, and it was the best decision! The caravan was clean, modern, and beautifully set up with all the necessities and comforts — from a well-equipped kitchen to cozy beds and a lovely seating area. It truly felt like a home away from home. The park is in a perfect location — just steps away from St Helens Beach, which is quiet, scenic, and ideal for kids to play safely. We enjoyed relaxing walks, beach games, and peaceful sunsets. On-site facilities like the indoor pool, playground, and arcade kept the kids happy, and we also explored nearby attractions like The Needles Chairlift, Alum Bay, and Sandown Beach. Everything was within easy driving distance. The staff were helpful and friendly, and the entire park was clean, well-maintained, and family-friendly. We had such a memorable stay and will definitely return. ✅ Highly recommended for families looking for comfort, fun, and relaxation on the Isle of Wight.

Unbelievable stay. Booked a weekend away with my partner and daughter. The lodge we had was so nice! We went for one with a hot tub. The lodge was clean and the hot tub was amazing! We made the most of the lodge with a little one. We ate in the restaurant twice and had some drinks too as well as using the App for the takeaway food service. Loved the food! Shop on site catered for your needs. Staff were smart and polite. Graham was brilliant! Met Gayle the manager to let her know how impressed we were with our experience. Definitely coming back!

We were in an amazing lodge with a fabulous view of the harbour. We had decent weather so enjoyed the decking area. The accommodation was clean, tons of space and had a lovely an ensuite. Nice kitchen facilities. It was perfect. The grounds are quite nice where we were and it was walking distance to the beach. The bar / entertainment area was fine. We didn't use the pool so I can't comment on that. As a couple with no kids we had a great time.

Supposedly a dog friendly site, this is far from the case, the clubhouse/restaurant does not have a corner where you can eat in the restaurant or have a drink with your unwelcome dog, this is the only site that does not accommodate, so if the weather is foul your stuffed, you can go in another bar with your dog, but the bar is closed, order food from the main bar, “oh sorry we can’t serve food in that bar” you can have a takeaway in a cardboard box? So much for a dog friendly site that charges you to take a dog in your own accommodation (motorhome) £60 for 10 day stay, not again.

From the car park at the bottom you can get a wider further view of the needles and there is a small amusement park. The walk up to the museum and the best view point is around 45 minutes-1 hour walk. The only parking at the top is for staff and disabled personal. There is also a bus that goes right up to the top. Average pricing with the kids price being around £8-10 and the adult prices around £15-17

Scenic area of chalk downland with great views over Freshwater Bay, the Solent and beyond. Reminiscent of the Seven Sisters in Sussex, but on a smaller scale, and much quieter even on a summer day. Easy walking with a clear grass path, and benches along the way. We started at Freshwater and walked to the Tennyson Monument, but the walk extends all the way to The Needles Headland for those with more time.

Great walk around a national trust park. Shame the old battery was closed. Good views of the needles from a dedicated viewing point- otherwise heavily fenced off.

Very enjoyable walk, not difficult, not many people at all, especially when compared to the zoo and crowds of Needles. Lots of nice views and places to stop and enjoy.

The Needles, including this trail is a pretty area, not breathtaking. If you have been to the Seven Sisters, Cliffs of Moher, or the Twelve Apostles you will probably find this area underwhelming. The area has a nice walk with some lovely views and family activities on the outskirts, but it’s nice not amazing. There’s an asphalt path, stairs, and nearby traditional trails if you choose.

One of my favourite walks. Stunning views as you wander across the cliffs. The hills can be steeper than they look so wear good footwear. If you're heading to towards The Needles it can take around an hour depending on if you're taking photos etc. You'll spot lots of wildlife on your way too including birds, bunnies and cows. The dog loves running around up here too. The local car park nearby is tiny and you risk not getting a space, I can't suggest a near enough alternative either.

A lovely place to walk. Park at Tennyson Down National Trust Car Park, but note there is only space for around 12-15 cars maximum. Walk back down the road, turn left immediately at the map and follow the track uphill. It takes around 30 minutes to get to Tennyson Down, 45 mins to get to The Needles headland. Lots of rare butterfly species and a few birds of prey. The views on a sunny day are spectacular.

Lovely sandy beach. Arcade indoor and outdoor crazy golf. Small funfair. Lots of food and ice cream

Beach is sandy and a lovely place for swimming. Only a few shops. It's OK, bit I've been to better places.

Lovely beach with parking all along the beach side ..if you want a good arcade this is probably your biggest one on the island 🏝..we went back here twice and had fish and chips in the arcade..Lovely little beach pub right down the bottom with great views

Beautiful beach with safe shoreline! Perfect to go with kids as the shoreline extends upto middle but however depends on the weather and time of the year.

It's small and quaint. Nice walks along a flat promenade, bus shelters to sit and eat your chips or have an ice cream. If you feel energetic, you can walk all the way along the Promenade to Sandown. Outside of this, there is really only one way in and out of the seafront, and that is via a quite steep road. Car Parking for such a small area is usually quite good, although, like anywhere else, when it is very busy, parking can be a challenge.

The beach is very rocky, get your flip flops or swimming footwear ready. Pleasant staff and reasonable prices for sun lounges. I would not recommend the sea bike. Almost everyone going on it complained as the bikes were not working properly. The seafront is stunning and it's worth visiting the arcades. Great fun playingcrazy golf. Plenty of parking and ice cream parlours- all reasonably priced too.

Such a beautiful, vibrant place. A great arcade, perfect for kids & adults, a fabulous ice-cream parlour, & a stunning beach ⛱️

I didn't go in to the community Venter but it seem s to be a great facility. I took my son to play youth footbal in the grounds. There seems to be a lot of Youth football teams using this facility.

Very welcoming atmosphere and staff. Positive community connections.

Clean warm and an excellent pool for swimming with friendly staff and very reasonable prices . Book on line or phone to guarentee entry as they don't over fill the pool which is very thoughtful. 100% happy

This is only a review of the climbing wall and not the overall facilities. I bought two climbing wall experience's in December for a Xmas present. Spoke to the sports centre about booking a session and was told they would put me on a WhatsApp chat asking when the climbers instructors would be free. I never got a reply over 7 months. I made contact at least three times. Finally asked for my money back.

This is a great, local sports centre. As an occasional user of the swimming pool when visiting the Isle of Wight, this is a great venue. Centrally located in the heart of Freshwater with ample parking onsite and nearby. The staff are friendly and helpful. Booking a swim slot is straightforward. Changing rooms are clean and tidy. The pool itself is excellent - 25 metres long and 3 metres deep at the deep end. Also the water isn't over chlorinated like some pools so you don't have that 'swimming in a bath of bleach' experience. Haven't had an experience of the community centre aspects of the centre but there's a lot on offer. Looking forward to visiting again.

Very friendly staff. Great Gym to use whenever you like. Booking system makes it good to know there isn't many people in the gym but on a full day everyone is considerate in there. I have social anxiety but everyone there is so nice I don't worry about my time there. Adam always very approachable. Never worried about going there. Lots of room for everybody

Lovely, warm and clean. I had a scuba try dive. Pool did have bits floating around in the water that you wouldn't usually see. Showers great.

Currently staying here for 3rd year running, and the first time I haven't been super happy. We have booked with 2 dogs, but the garden with the patio furniture in (chalet number 17) is not enclosed, which means we cannot sit outside with the dogs. There is a *tiny* bit of shingle at the 'back' garden, but not enough room for us to sit out in. For now we have made a sort of makeshift barrier with the patio chairs, but will have to buy a beach windbreak or such and try to use that. Everything else is perfect as usual, but having booked with dogs, we expected a more secure patio area.

Lovely place, really friendly and helpful staff! with the beach 5 mins away and a nice coastal walk to the pub it's in a perfect location! The holiday home was modern, warm, clean and tidy. The best part for me and the Mrs was the hot tub, it was Immaculate and ready to jump in as soon as we got there! We were treated to 2 clear nights and the view of the starry sky along with a glass of Champagne definitely set a romantic atmosphere! ;) will definitely be staying here again without a doubt!

Just got back after a week's stay here. On arrival the receptionist gave us a map and wrote down the code for the gate for access to the beach this proved to be incorrect and we had to walk all the way around to reach the beach as the reception was closed to ask them, thankfully another guest informed us of the correct number for our journey back. Unfortunately someone in the vicinity of our cottage was smoking drugs so we were unable to have our windows and doors open at the hottest days of the year so far. We were unable to figure out who it was so therefore unable to report it . It usually happened in the evening however a few occasions we had come back after being out for the day and you could smell it in the cottage. Possibly you could think of having some sort of evening patrol to ensure this doesn't happen on site. The cottage itself was basic but was only really needed as a base. It was clean and tidy . The shower could have done with a shower mat or hand rail it was extremely slippery when in use The parking is very tight especially for bigger cars. You could also have wi-fi in the cottages not just in reception/lounge areas. A few positives lovely location, with shops nearby , comfortable beds, pool was great when it was open (only wished it was open earlier than 10am) , and the staff we encountered were very friendly . Reasonable for the cost. Clean and tidy. Bonus was having a dishwasher and washing machine Would consider staying again as all in all it wasn't the sites fault for other people's unreasonable behaviour. The other issues were snags that could easily be rectified. Thank you for our stay

Overall: Liked the accommodation but smaller flaws add up The cottage we stayed in was very nice. Designed and equipped well. Generally clean, cosy atmosphere and looks recently refurbished. Main issues were, firstly, no wifi (nor good mobile data coverage). It’s only available 9-5 at reception. Secondly, no hand or shower soap provided even after asking. A few smaller issues like minor stains on glasses and bedsheet, faulty kitchen tap handle, potentially lack of privacy as windows between neighbouring cottages very close (saw something I would rather not have). Felt like the reception / lounge area was not the most inviting and not up to the same standard as the cottage. It was quite dark and there were constant 80s music videos playing on the TV. Staff were relatively friendly. Location is not recommended if you don’t drive. There are not many places to eat or things to do immediately around. The buses are not convenient and you will be restricted. Location aside, the place has potential if a few improvements are made!

We (2 adults and 2 dogs) stayed at Away Resorts The Bay, Colwell in June, having previously stayed with the same company at St Helens resort on IoW. We received a phone call to say our cottage was ready for us 3 hours early, which was really helpful. The place was clean and spotless. Well laid out and had everything we needed (except scissors - none of these places ever have scissors!!) I found the bed a bit hard for me, but that's personal preference. The hot tub was wonderful, but incredibly hot and unadjustable. It was lovely to have a front and back garden, which allowed us respite from the endless sunshine. We had taken some camping chairs with us, so used these in the back garden. The site is literally a 5 minute walk down to the seafront, with a coded side gate making the journey easy. The only downside was no WiFi, which would have been a nice touch. Really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely revisit in future.

Very small site. Very small (swimming)pool. No cakes in coffee lounge just costa. Bungalow could be lovely but not clean dust on everything floor hadn't been moped in ages. Items missing in kitchen and needed to get extension leads for lamps. Staff helpful to a point. Won't go back to this site.

Firstly the main reason for such a low rating is mainly lack of cleanliness and facilities at this park. Stayed at The Bay Colwell booked direct through Away Resorts as we have used them before and was more than happy with our accommodation and service but unfortunately this time round we are very disappointed! The accommodation is not quite as it states, we booked a cottage with hot tub (cottage 42) and on walking up into the accommodation I was pleasantly surprised until I started looking around and finding little faults with mainly cleanliness. The cottage itself is modern and has most basic equipment needed when staying for a short break. Negatives were there were limited kitchen utensils, pots and pans so make sure if you intend on cooking you bring extra, and maybe some cleaning products as you will need them if you are alittle fussy when it comes down to cleanliness. The sofas were disgusting filthy and when you sit on them you sink so low you may as well be sitting on the floor and I recommend they are replaced! The floor was grubby and lots of fluff and hair throughout and the double bed was terrible it was like trying to sleep on aload of springs that had broke and the bed was ready to collapse at any time if you move to much. This accommodation is a fair distance from any well known eateries/shops and you do feel limited on what to eat when it comes to dining out if you prefer, the WiFi is also non existent even though it states there is WiFi this is FALSE! I could go on with more negatives but the list would be endless. The positives is very few being modern accommodation, hot tub very clean and entertainment saviour, the bay has some beautiful views that’s really it I would not recommend this resort if you want to be close to or in the heart of any form of liveliness or want a doing holiday with everything close by lastly the BIG one is CLEANLINESS biggest NEGATIVE! Drastic action needs to be taken with regards to this. Overpriced for service provided

This is a lovely place to drop anchor and chill out for a while. There are mooring boys but there's a small charge, ( and a rib will be round to collect rather quickly) to hook onto these. Once in the creek, the water goes very shall very quickly, our 37ft beneteau scraped the sandbanks a couple of times so be aware. Great place to have lunch and go for a swim, a beautiful location but as such it can get rather busy !!

What a wonderful place to spend the night whilst sailing with the Visually Impaired Sailing Association. So calm and peaceful, with just the sunset, distant birds, and a handful of other yachts for company. And best of all, the National Trust kindly let us stay for free.

This is by far my very favourite anchorage in the whole of the Solent! It’s beautiful, peaceful, not so busy (except on the weekend, bank holidays, etc.). You have to be careful coming in, as the channel is tight and you really have to pay attention to the transit, especially when the tide is in action. There is a voluntary donation if you stay overnight and the guy will come in the morning on a rib to collect.

Moored up here for a bite to eat. Stunning location, wonderful scenery, calm with seals bobbing a swimming by. Lovely.

Always a pleasure to anchor here whether just for a lunch stop or overnight, especially a treat when the weather is great

Very quiet anchorage, close to nature. Have seen seals and white tailed eagles here. Can get very busy at weekends and holidays but can be very peaceful at other times

Nice little anchorage but always crowded

Lovely rugged coastline, particularly good at low tide

Beautiful part of the island for walks