Things to Do
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Ventnor Beach and Town
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Ventnor beach is the southernmost holiday beach on the Isle of Wight and is well-loved by locals and visitors alike. Nestled in the bay beneath the tumbling tiers of the Victorian town, Ventnor’s shingle and golden sand beach has vintage beach huts that once had wheels and transported the gentry down to the sea to bath as they were bathing machines.
Sea Break is situated above the famous Cascade Gardens with waterfalls winding their way though lush tropical vegitation to arrive on the seafront where a bandstand has 360 degree views from its lofty viewing platform. A small harbour sits at the base of the Cascades used by local fishermen and local pleasure boats. The fishermen supply fresh fish, crab and lobster to the local fismongers and restaurants.
Walk along the seafront and there are all the ingredients of an ideal beach holiday: ice-creams, bars, restuarants and cafes serving world class food including The Met Wine Bar serving excellent tapas, the famous Spyglass Inn which has a quirky nautical-themed interior and upper and lower deck terraces overlooking the sea, and the famous Smoking Lobster restuarant recently claimed by judges of TV series Master Chef to have the best ever tasting Lobster!
Ventor Town has a mixture of Victorian architecture forming a hub of local amenities such as Five a Day serving fresh fruit and veg., the local Butchers serving locally sourced produce, several national supermarkets and some excellent local resturants and pubs such as True Kitchen, The Bistro, Tour du Monde, Cantina, and The Dunken Lobster to name a few of the great many on the bustling sea side town's High Street..
Steephill Cove
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Tucked away at the foot of the Ventnor Undercliff area, and only accessible by foot is one of the Isle of Wight’s true hidden gems;
Steephill Cove. A great place to relax and escape from the world,
Steephill Cove offers a great mixture of beautiful scenery, clear swimming waters and rock pools to explore.
The buildings in the cove make up a large part of its charm with brightly coloured beach huts and old fisherman’s cottages, with traditional deck chairs, lobster pots and fishing tackle dotted around the area.
There is a beach café to the rear of Steephill Cove which serves hot and cold refreshments and food, and there are also restaurants serving locally caught seafood during the season.
Coastal Path Walks
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Isle of Wight Coastal Path
Take the Isle of Wight coastal path just yards from Sea Break. Go left for Bonchuch or right for Steep Hill Cove. The Isle of Wight is home to approximately 72 miles of unspoilt coastal paths, dramatic views and award-winning beaches. No matter how long you’re here for, you’re guaranteed to leave the Island with memories that will last a lifetime.
Dog Friendly Beaches
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12 beaches listed where dogs are allowed
1 Atherfied 7 Rocken End
2 Bembridge 8 Sea Grove3 Luccombe Bay 9 Shepher's Chine4 Monks Bay 10 St Helens5 Mount Bay 11 Watcombe Bay6 Orhcard Bay 12 Yaverland Sandown
16 beaches where dogs are restricted
1 Cowell Bay 9 Seaview
2 Compton Bay 10 Shankin
3 Cowes 11 Spring Vale Ryde
4 East Cowes 12 Totland Bay
5 Freshwater Bay 13 Ventnor
6 Gurnard 14 Welcome Beach Shanklin
7 Ryde 15 West Ryde
8 Sandown 16 Whitcliffe Bay
Restrictions for dogs on beaches are generally seasonal with
bans taking place between April/May and September.
Check the beach descriptions for further information.
Botanic Gardens
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See plants in our amazing microclimate that you wouldn’t expect to see growing outdoors.
Wonderful children’s play area, restaurant and fabulous cafe with sofas, books and terrace.
Pay once and ticket lasts all week.
Free guided tours of The Tunnel 2pm highly recommended and the Heritage Centre cellars 2.45pm daily.
Dogs welcome on leads.
Laura-Jane Holistic Therapy
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5 Minutes walk door to door from Sea Break is Laura-Jane Holistic Therapy.
Laura has 30years of professional experience.
You can book her in advance, maybe when you book your stay at Sea Break, or check her website for availability.
Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Reflexology
Healing and Holistic Therapy
Beauty Treatments
Facials
Body Treatments
Osborne House
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'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot,' said Queen Victoria of Osborne, her beloved home on the Isle of Wight.
Today, a visit to Osborne offers something for everyone to enjoy. Inside the house, get an intimate glimpse into royal life as you explore private apartments and grand reception rooms lined with furnishings and artworks from the Royal Collection.
Outside, wander among flower-filled gardens, discover the quirky museum in the Swiss Cottage and relax on the beach where the royal children learnt to swim.
With family trails and two play areas, there's so much to see and do at Osborne.
Book your ticket now for the best price, and get ready for a great-value day out at one of the Isle of Wight's best-loved attractions.
Carisbrooke Castle
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Sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and a royal summer residence.
Today it's the quintessential romantic castle, with plenty to see and enjoy in the fresh open air.
Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls, or wander the moat to discover King Charles I's bowling green.
Enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden and stunning St Nicholas' Chapel, all before meeting the adorable Carisbrooke donkeys.
Quarr Abbey
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Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr, a monastery on the Isle of Wight.
Situated near Ryde, Quarr is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who dedicate their lives to the glory of God.
The monks welcome you to join them and discover the peace, beauty and tranquility of Quarr.
Black Gang Chine Theme Park
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Back Gang Chine is the oldest amusement park in the UK for all the family.
Experiences
Life-sized Pirate ShipsFairy Villages and CastlesDinosaurs in the Juarassic Ristricted Area 5Underwater KingdomDodo ValleysCowboy Town
Rides & Attractions
Extinction - 18m high 360-degree pendulum swing sees youfly over the edge of the cliff
Evolution - 400ft drop tower over Ristricted Area 5Waterforce - exhilerating water slides - "overflow" chute and the dark "plughole"Pirates BarrelsSnakles and LaddersRumpus MansionMusical Pet ShopHall of Mirrors
The Needles
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The Needles are 3 stacks of chalk in a row at Alum Bay near Totland and are one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world.
This row of three distinctive Chalk stacks features in all the classic views of the island, a truly unforgettable image.
The Needles form the western tip of a band of chalk that crosses the centre of the Isle of Wight, stretching to Culver Cliff in the east.
This chalk ridge continues west under the sea to Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck and is believed to have been connected at one time to Old Harry Rocks, about 20 miles away.
In 5,000BC this ridge was breached by the Solent River, creating the Isle of Wight with its jagged white rocks at the western tip.
These unusually vertical rocks are a result of the heavy folding of chalk and the remaining stacks of hard chalk are extremely resistant to erosion.