DAYS OUT
isle of wight steam railway
Step back to a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day. Thrill to the sight and sound of powerful majestic steam engines and breathe in the evocative smells of a real steam railway. Soak-up the rhythm of quiet rural stations while enjoying the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff.
Experience the golden age of travel as you settle back in our beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages with their gleaming brass handles and vintage droplight windows. Discover an idyllic view of the Island’s unspoilt countryside; keep an eye out for a red squirrel as you pass through ancient woodland.
Our Locomotives and Carriages have all been painstakingly restored to pristine condition and are the hallmark of our delightful railway. Our oldest locomotive was built in 1876 and carriages date back to 1864!
Most visitors start their journey from our main station at Havenstreet which is located in the middle of the line. You’ll travel first to Wootton, which is being lovingly restored as an Edwardian country terminus. The train then runs to Smallbrook Junction which offers a convenient cross-platform interchange with the electric Ryde to Shanklin line, before returning to Havenstreet.
The train journey takes about 1 hour; however please allow at least 3 hours for your visit to see everything at Havenstreet station.
TAPNELL FARM
Whatever the weather, Tapnell Farm Park and our new Aqua Park are guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained!
There’s something for everyone and all ages are welcome! Meet our farmyard friendsincluding our miniature donkeys, pigs and alpacas or head out to the Wallaby Walkabout to get up close with our friendly wallabies and cheeky meerkats. Find out more about our animals in our Meet the Animals area with regular talks from the Farm Park keepers.
Explore the straw barn, whizz down the zip wire or get bouncy on our trampolines and giant jumping pillows! Kids of all ages (yes, even parents and grandparents!) love the pedal karts, mini golf and football shoot-out area too.
Our awesome Aqua Park is the Isle of Wight’s bounciest and best attraction! It will have you splashing, sliding and laughing all the way round the 20 obstacles made up of giant free-fall slides and fun (but challenging!) elements too. Coming this summer, the Island's first Football Golf course!
When you’re ready to relax, there’s plenty of mouth-watering treats, snacks and drinks to choose from in our café or head over to The Cow Restaurant & Bar for the best burgers on the Island!
The Cow - burger restaurant
the needles
The range of attractions includes the spectacular chairlift ride, taking you on a journey past the coloured sands cliffs to the beach. Soak up the breathtaking views from the beach and enjoy a paddle in the sea. Or get closer to the Needles by taking a pleasure cruise.
At the sand shop visitors can make their very own unique coloured sand souvenir using the sand collected from the cliffs here at The Needles.
GODSHILL Model village & GARDEN
https://www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk/
GODSHILL ACCESSIBLE PLAYPARK
BLACKGANG CHINE
Just down the road from the Mission is Britain's oldest theme park.
Park Admission 2025 - pay for a day, receive a 7 day free return with every ticket
Farringford - historic home & garden of Tennyson
From 1853 until his death in 1892, Farringford was the main home of the renowned Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In this secluded spot on the Isle of Wight, the new Poet Laureate and his family sought a retreat from the clamour of London life. But while Farringford provided a tranquil domestic haven, it also attracted many of Tennyson’s eminent friends, becoming a locus of intellectual and artistic activity. It remained the family home for successive generations, before eventually becoming a hotel in 1945.
https://farringford.co.uk/house-isle-of-wight/visiting-farringford