Isle of Wight

blondie81_2

still looking to book something where is the best area we have 2 boys 5 and 9 so could do with somewhere where there is lots to do

mintymoneysaver

It really depends what you're looking for. Shanklin is a lovely beach with a few little arcades, crazy golf etc. Sandown is a bit busier but similar. Ryde has a gorgeous beach, ice rink, bowling etc, Ventnor is quieter but lovely. As long as you've got a car though, everywhere is easy to get to.

Oldernotwiser

vikingaero wrote: »

The only indoor stuff is:

Waltzing Waters in Ryde
Bembridge Windmill
Osborne House EH
Carisbrooke Castle EH
The Old Smithy
Arreton Barns
Amazon Zoo World is partly indoors

There are a load of other attractions on the island. Pick up a summer guide on the ferry on the way over.

For food on the IOW I like this site by a couple of locals:

http://mattandcat.co.uk/

You're forgetting the Roman Villas at Newport and Brading as well as the Needles Battery.

Oldernotwiser

jcr16 wrote: »

lower hyde in shanklin is meant to be brillent.

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Lower Hyde is an absolute dump!

blondie81_2

anyoneknow about rookley park

Tilt

blondie81 wrote: »

still looking to book something where is the best area we have 2 boys 5 and 9 so could do with somewhere where there is lots to do

Try this one ; http://www.holidaywight.co.uk/ it's close to Whitecliff Bay and not far from Sandown which is ideal for kids of that age. If travelling by car, there is a CD audio guide available from the Tourist Info Centres but they are supposed to be closing down at the end of March (!?). You can get it online here: Around-The-Island-Tour-CD I believe it's popular with coach drivers.

jcr16

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Lower Hyde is an absolute dump!

ah didn't know that. few friends stayed their couple years back and loved it. i guess tho with living on the island i've got no reason to ever stay here on holiday,lol.

Tilt

blondie81 wrote: »

anyoneknow about rookley park

Bit out of the way. Certainly not near any beaches but is beween Newport and Godshill. Link

moomoomama27

Whitecliff bay is lovely. stayed there a fair few years ago now, but it was somewhere I'd recommend.

We stayed at a caravan site in Shanklin aswell, forget the name, but that was awful! Unless you want to go to the beach that is one place that I would steer clear of.

blondie81_2

still haven't booked anything yet found a good offer though for whitecliff bay its for a ferry and camping pitch but been looking at the reviews and they aren't very good can anyone help, would like more info on pitch sizes and toilet/ shower and washing up areas, as much info would be much appreciated