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Isle of Wight Guide

A trip to the Isle of Wight takes you further than simply across the Solent.The list of things to do is endless as this, the latest of our destination guides, will demonstrate.

 For Cowes, simply take a train to Southampton Central then the free City Link shuttle bus to Town Quay. From Portsmouth & Southsea take the 10-minute Hovertravel service from Southsea to Ryde or, from Lymington Pier, take a Wighlink ferry service to Yarmouth.  Destination guides can be a great way to get a bit of local knowledge; ensure you make the most of your days out by train with this Isle of Wight guide.

Island Line

Serving the towns of Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin, the Island Line on the Isle of Wight comprises eight and a half miles of railway and connects with Hoover Travel services from Portsmouth. No Isle of Wight Guide would be complete without reference to the railway which serves its towns and villages.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway operates on part of what was once 54 miles of railway on the Isle of Wight, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However, its unique atmosphere has been lovingly preserved by this largely volunteer-run railway, which began offering great days out by train in 1971. Take the Island Line train to Smallbrook Junction and enjoy five and a half miles of beautifully unspoilt countryside to Wooton station, passing through the small village of Haven Street where the line has a depot, headquarters and station.

Carisbrooke Castle  

Carisbrooke Castle was built over 800 years ago and has housed such famous historical figures as Charles I, its most famous prisoner, who lived here before his execution. Climb the battlements and see the famous donkeys at work in the 16th century well house.  Explore the site's museum and enjoy the new Edwardian inspired Princess Beatrice Garden. From Yarmouth, take the Southern Vectis 7 bus, which runs hourly to this National Trust icon.

The Dinosaur Isle Museum  

The Dinosaur Isle Museum is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the island is Europe's most important site for dinosaur remains and as such offers a fascinating day out.  It is also possible to take part in a fossil walk on the Sandwon seafront, just 20 minutes on foot from Sandown's train station.

Osborne House  

Osborne House was Queen Victoria's much-loved summer home, and the site of her death in 1901. Conceived by Prince Albert in grand Italian Renaissance style as a bolt-hole fit for a queen, visitors peeking at the personal memorabilia are offered a fascinating insight into the domestic arrangements of a royal family. To get there take the No 4 bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde or Southampton to East Cowes to Osborne House.

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