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The Isle of Wight is The Island Classroom! We have dozens of visitor attractions perfect for learning as well as fun, supported by 704 expertly prepared curriculum-relevant resources!
 |  | 10-pin bowlingRyde Superbowl is a large indoor 10-pin bowling centre offering multiple computerised lanes and special packages for groups that can also include a game of Laser Quest. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime Evening 1-3 hrs |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Ryde | |
 | | Adventure Play at JR ZoneSlides, tubes, ball pool, sky glides, ladders, rope swing and a giant slide! Safe, soft indoor play for students up to and including KS3 More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime Evening 120 max 2 hrs |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Newport | |
 | | Alum BayAlum Bay is the location of a classic sequence of upper Paleocene and Eocene beds of soft sands and clays. The strata in the main section of the bay are near vertical and the sands are coloured due to oxidised iron compounds formed under different conditions. More Information | FREE Daytime 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Totland | |
 | Amazon WorldA huge range of unusual rare and exotic animals - around 200 species spanning the entire animal kingdom! More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 2-4 hrs | |
| Resources: Own | Available: All year | Location: Newchurch | |
 | Blackgang ChineBlackgang provides a fertile base for activity play and learning, with exhibitions on coastal erosion, woodland & countryside crafts and the 'Wight Experience' "helicopter trip" over the Island! More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 4-8 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: March - October | Location: Chale | |
 | | BonchurchSet on a stable section of former landslip, Bonchurch features a landscaped village pond fed by a spring. A former Stone Age and Roman settlement, a church has existed here since the 9th Century. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ventnor | |
 | | Brading Roman VillaBrading Roman Villa's award winning Visitor Centre and Museum offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 4+ hrs |
| Resources: Own | Available: All year | Location: Sandown | |
 | | BrighstoneNational Trust runs a museum in Brighstone, a quintessentially English village very popular with tourists due to its thatched cottages, local shops and an annual Christmas Tree festival in December. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Brighstone | |
 | | Brook & MottistoneFamous for the Longstone (megalithic monument) and the National Trust curated Mottistone Manor. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Brighstone | |
 | But That's Another StoryMeet Sue Bailey - professional storyteller - with a range of story themes including Myths and Legends of the Isle of Wight, Wolf Tales, Victorian Tales, Seaside Tales, Winter Tales, Smuggling Tales and many more! | £££ Low Cost Daytime Evening 2 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Whole Island | |
 | | CalbourneHistorically the site of five water mills, Calbourne today is a sleepy village part of which is affectionately known as 'Winkle Street'. More Information | FREE Daytime 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Yarmouth | |
 | | Carisbrooke CastleThe castle has experienced sieges, imprisoned kings, seen off the Spanish Armada and spans over 1000 years of history. What better way to bring the curriculum to life and cover multiple topics than to stand at the spot where history happened? More Information | FREE Daytime 4+ hrs |
| Resources: Own | Available: March - October | Location: Newport | |
 | | Chale & BlackgangA large coastal ravine historically linked to smuggling. Most of Blackgang's development has been obliterated by landslides and coastal erosion during the 20th Century. More Information | FREE Daytime 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Chale | |
 | | Chines of the IWA chine is a steep-sided river valley through soft eroding coastal cliffs of sandstone or clay. Fascinating folklore is attached to chines which have been linked to smuggling and shipwrecks. The Island is home to 20 chines, many accessible, offering great opportunities for study. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-16 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Island wide | |
 | CoasteeringTEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE due to Covid-19 restrictions | £££ Premium Daytime 2 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: Easter to October Half Term | Location: Freshwater | |
 | | Compton Bay & DownsA sandy bay running from the stunning white cliffs of Freshwater along to soft red and orange Cretaceous rocks which are rapidly eroding. One of the best places in Europe for fossil hunting, and definitely the best place on the Island to see dinosaur footprints! More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Brighstone | |
 | Cowes & East CowesSeaport towns located on the estuary of the River Medina joined by a "floating bridge" chain ferry service. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Cowes | |
 | Dinosaur ExpeditionsA field centre based on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight displaying fossils and locally inspired palaeoart. The centre organises fossil hunting trips in some of Europe's best dinosaur locations across the south of the Island. More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime 50 max 4 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: March - October | Location: Brighstone | |
 | Dinosaur IsleA purpose-built interactive dinosaur museum which properly displays and conserves the rich geological fossil collections and dinosaur related artefacts primarily discovered around the Isle of Wight, one of Europe's richest dinosaur localities. More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime 90 max 4 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: All year | Location: Sandown | |
 | | Freshwater Bay / Tennyson DownNamed after poet Alfred Lord Tennyson who lived nearby, Tennyson Down is a 3 mile chalk ridge extending from the Needles in the west to Freshwater Bay in the east. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Freshwater | |
 | | GodshillExtremely popular today with tourists, Godshill has many attractions including medieval All Saints' church with its William Morris stained glass windows, and the world-famous Model Village. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Godshill | |
 | | Goodleaf Tree ClimbingGoodleaf offer a unique adventurous activity for Isle of Wight school trips - with a difference. Sessions are delivered by mature instructors who encourage independent learning, foster a sense of self belief and teach responsible risk management in a fun and safe environment. More Information | £££ Premium Daytime Evening 3+ hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: March - October | Location: Ryde | |
 | | Hurst SpitHome to Hurst Castle (1544), a scheduled monument and popular destination for visitors, Hurst Spit and its defences, salt marshes and beaches make great learning resources. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 4-8 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: Summer months | Location: Yarmouth | |
 | Isle of Wight Aqua ParkThe Island's bounciest and wettest attraction! Over 20 obstacles to tackle, with plenty of free-fall slides and fun (but challenging) elements to explore. Great fun for competent swimmers aged 8+. All equipment provided. Aqua Park is adjacent to Tapnell Farm, so there is an alternative for younger members of the party or those who are not water confident. More Information | £££ Premium Daytime Evening 1-2 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: Spring - Autumn | Location: Yarmouth | |
 | IW Donkey SanctuaryA registered charity providing a secure, peaceful and happy home for around 90 donkeys, 12 horses and a herd of Shetland ponies, which have been neglected, abandoned or are in need of lifetime care. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 2+ hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: All year | Location: Wroxall | |
 | IW Steam RailwayA living, working museum with a heritage railway passing through 5.5 miles of unspoilt countryside. The visitor can expect to step back in time to a bygone age. The adjacent, modern Train Story exhibition presents a timeline of the era of steam with lots of interpretative exhibits and hands-on activities. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 4+ hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: March - October | Location: Ryde | |
 | | Laser Storm at JR ZoneAre you ready for a REAL Call of Duty? Indoor laser combat sessions for ages 7+ in a huge darkened play frame with pumping music and atmospheric lighting More Information | £££ Mid Price Evening 40 max 2 - 3 hrs |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Newport | |
 | | Newtown Nature ReserveAn area with a busy medieval past and now bursting with wildlife and study opportunities through its history, ancient woodlands, meadows, mudflats and salt marshes. Home to rare butterflies, red squirrels, wetland wildlife and abundant bird life. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Newport | |
 | | Osborne HouseBring history to life and get a real insight into the private lives of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children at Osborne. Their home can teach many aspects of the curriculum across numerous subjects in a fun and engaging way. More Information | FREE Daytime 4+ hrs |
| Resources: Own | Available: March - October | Location: East Cowes | |
 | | Pirates Cove Crazy GolfA huge pirate-themed crazy golf course on the Shanklin Esplanade opposite the beach More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime Evening 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Shanklin | |
 | Professional DiscoLooking for ideas for a last night party? Our professional local DJs are chosen specifically for their children's entertainment experience and lively, modern shows with lots of interaction. More Information | £££ Low Cost Evening 2 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Whole Island | |
 | Red Funnel FerriesYou have to take a ferry to reach the Isle of Wight ... so why not travel with Red Funnel and get your students learning from the moment they step on board? Offering a wide range of learning activities covering most subjects and age groups, Red Funnel are our preferred travel partner. More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime Evening 1 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: All year | Location: East Cowes | |
 | Robin Hill Country ParkThe park's 88 acres give plenty of room for your party to run free and let off some steam, and with its big mix of features and attractions, it makes a whole day out and excellent value for money. More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 4-8 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: March - October | Location: Newport | |
 | | RydeNoted for its expansive sands which are revealed at low tide, and its listed pier, the fourth longest in the UK, which houses a ferry terminal, car park and railway terminus. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ryde | |
 | Sea KayakingTEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE due to Covid-19 restrictions | £££ Premium Daytime 2 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: Easter to October Half Term | Location: Freshwater | |
 | | SeaviewSmall Edwardian resort with significant sea defences More Information | FREE Daytime 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ryde | |
 | ShanklinThe sandy beach of Sandown Bay, the Old Village and a wooded ravine Shanklin Chine with nearby Rylstone Gardens are the main attractions in this small town at the end of the Island Line railway from Ryde Pier Head. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Shanklin | |
 | | ShorwellNamed after the Shor Well, a local spring, this quintessentially English village was a favourite haunt of Queen Victoria, which is graced with a 12th Century church, St Peter's. More Information | FREE Daytime 1-2 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Newport | |
 | Speedway with Wight WarriorsEnjoy an action-packed evening of motorcycle speedway with Wight Warriors! With races most Thursdays from April to October, this unusual but exciting event makes a great evening activity. More Information | £££ Low Cost Evening 3-4 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: Selected Tuesdays and Thursdays Easter to September | Location: Ryde | |
 | | St Helens Duver & BembridgeA large natural harbour More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Bembridge | |
 | | St Lawrence UndercliffThe largest urban landslide complex in northern Europe, The Undercliff stretches from Niton to Bonchurch and its sheltered south facing location gives rise to a microclimate considerably warmer than elsewhere on the Island. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ventnor | |
 | Surfing LessonsLearn to surf under expert supervision on the safe sandy beaches of Sandown Bay. All equipment provided. Max 30 students per session, but concurrent sessions can be booked for larger groups and there's plenty of other activities nearby - beach, play parks, crazy golf etc. More Information | £££ Premium Daytime Evening 30 max 2-3 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: May - October | Location: Sandown | |
 | Tapnell Farm ParkTapnell Farm Park is the perfect place for indoor and outdoor fun, connecting with and learning about animals including "hands-on" sessions. Go wild on the many indoor and outdoor activities which include a huge soft play zone, jumping pillow, pedal go-karts and lots more! More Information | £££ Mid Price Daytime 2-8 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: All year | Location: Yarmouth | |
 | The Model Village, GodshillMeticulously and humorously crafted scale models of the local area. Absorb the slower pace of life in the early 1900s, leaving the hustle and bustle of modern day life outside the gate. Keep your eyes open for little Islanders at work and play! More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime 1-2 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Comprehensive | Available: All year | Location: Godshill | |
 | | VentnorLying underneath St Boniface Down (241m) and built on steep slopes leading down to the sea, Ventnor's sheltered location results in more sunny days and fewer frosts than most of the UK. More Information | FREE Daytime 2-4 hrs |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ventnor | |
 | Watersports Activity DaysDesigned to build confidence on-the-water, these sessions help groups to get used to handling different watersports equipment. They also get students communicating and working together as a team. Expert instruction and supervision. All equipment provided. Choose from dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, keelboating, raft building, surfing, power boating, paddleboarding, yachting. More Information | £££ Premium Daytime 4-8 hrs | |
| Resources: None | Available: All year | Location: Cowes | |
 | WightlinkEvery year, Wightlink carries around 5 million passengers, making them one of the UK's largest domestic ferry operators. Providing Island residents with an easy and frequent service to the mainland, as well as giving millions of holidaymakers a taste of Island life. More Information | £££ Low Cost Daytime Evening 1 hrs | |
| Resources: ED Limited | Available: All year | Location: Ryde | |
 | | Yarmouth CastleDiscover more about one of the last coastal forts built by Henry VIII, the people who lived there and how it has evolved. The castle provides many cross-curricular links, so not only will a visit help to improve your pupils' understanding of history, but many other subjects. More Information | FREE Daytime 2+ hrs |
| Resources: None | Available: March - October | Location: Yarmouth | |
Also worth checking out...
 | Adgestone Vineyard | £££ | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Alum Bay Glass | £££ | Day | 1h | More Info | ||
 | Appuldurcombe House | £££ | Day | 2h | More Info | ||
 | Archaeology Discovery Centre | £££ | Day | 2-8h | More Info | ||
 | Archery | £££ | Day | 2h | More Info | ||
 | Bembridge Fort | FREE | Day | 1-2h | More Info | ||
 | Bembridge Lifeboat Station | £££ | Day | Eve | 30 max | 1-2h | More Info |
 | Bembridge Windmill | £££ | Day | 1-2h | More Info | ||
 | Bicycle Hire | £££ | Day | Eve | 90 max | 2-4h | |
 | Borthwood Copse | FREE | Day | 2-3h | More Info | ||
 | Bouldnor Forest | FREE | Day | 2-3h | More Info | ||
 | Bushcraft | £££ | Day | 2h | More Info | ||
 | Butterfly World | £££ | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Calbourne Water Mill & Rural Museum | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Carisbrooke Castle Museum | £££ | Day | 30 max | 1-2h | ||
 | Chessell Pottery Cafe | £££ | Day | 40 max | 2-3h | More Info | |
 | Classic Boat Museum | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Dimbola | £££ | Day | 30 max | 2+h | More Info | |
 | Dino Islands Golf Adventure | £££ | Day | Eve | 1-2h | More Info | |
 | Fort Victoria, Woodland & Seaside Walk | £££ | Day | 2-3h | |||
 | Glory Art Glass | £££ | Day | 40 max | 2-3h | ||
 | Haven Falconry | £££ | Day | 2-3h | |||
 | High Speed RIB Adventure | £££ | Day | 12 max | 0.5h | More Info | |
 | Hovertravel | £££ | Day | Eve | 100 max | 1h | More Info |
 | Island Planetarium | £££ | Day | 30 max | 1-2h | ||
 | Isle of Wight Zoo | £££ | Day | 4-8h | More Info | ||
 | IW Bus Museum | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | IW Deer Farm | £££ | Day | 2-4h | |||
 | IW Reptilarium | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Mary Rose Museum | £££ | Day | 2-4h | |||
 | Model Railway Exhibition | £££ | Day | 1-2h | |||
 | Monkey Haven | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Needles Battery | £££ | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Needles Pleasure Cruise | £££ | Day | 90 max | 0.5h | More Info | |
 | Newport Roman Villa | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Newtown Old Town Hall | £££ | Day | 30 max | 1-2h | More Info | |
 | Parkhurst Forest | FREE | Day | 2-3h | More Info | ||
 | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | £££ | Day | 2-8h | |||
 | Puckpool Park | FREE | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Quarr Abbey | FREE | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Ready Steady Beach! - Beach Games | £££ | Day | Eve | 2-3h | ||
 | Sandham Karts | £££ | Day | Eve | 1h | ||
 | Sandown Pier | £££ | Day | Eve | 1+h | More Info | |
 | Shanklin Chine | £££ | Day | Eve | 2-3h | More Info | |
 | Shanklin Theatre | £££ | Eve | 350 max | 4h | More Info | |
 | Splash Sessions | £££ | Day | Eve | 60 max | 2-3h | |
 | Spotlight Theatre Show | £££ | Eve | 250 max | 2h | ||
 | Spotlight Theatre Workshop | £££ | Day | 60 max | 2h | ||
 | St Catherine's Oratory (Pepperpot) | FREE | Day | 2h | More Info | ||
 | Swimming | £££ | Day | Eve | 40 max | 1-2h | |
 | Team Building Challenge! | £££ | Day | 1.5h | More Info | ||
 | The Chink | FREE | Day | Eve | 1h | More Info | |
 | The Devil's Chimney | FREE | Day | Eve | 1h | More Info | |
 | The Needles: Landmark Attraction | £££ | Day | 2+h | More Info | ||
 | Ventnor Botanic Gardens | £££ | Day | 3-6h | More Info | ||
 | West Wight Alpacas | £££ | Day | 2-4h | More Info | ||
 | Wight Karting | £££ | Day | Eve | 30 max | 2 - 3h | More Info |
