A hidden gem, west of well-known Cowes, think beautiful beach huts lining the shores, picnic greens and happy families. This is a great place to bring the little ones. Only a half hour walk from Cowes makes it well located for bigger days out, but you should find all you need here, with the sailing club keeping everyone entertained.
A bijou village that grew around the original Abbey at the head of the Beaulieu River. An ancient and pretty monastery village, home to the country's National Motor Museum.
If you had to name a town on the Isle of Wight, this would be most people's answer. Famous for 'Cowes Week', a world reknowned sailing event, the town sits at the mouth of the River Medina on the northern tip of the island. Easy to escape to from the mainland, Cowes has everything you could want from a holiday destination.
Across the river from its big sister, Cowes, there are views beautiful enough to attract Queen Victoria, who built a summer house here. There's plenty of natural attractions to take in too, with the beaches of the north coast, or head inland to other Heritage attractions like the Newport Roman Villa.
Bordered by the Beaulieu river and the shore of the Solent, Exbury is known for its world famous gardens that were created by Lionel De Rothschild one hundred years ago. Seasonal changes are most apparent here, so rock up in Spring or get to the hues in Autumn.
Hamble is a charming waterside village with delightful views and pretty cobbled streets, home to a selection of independent shops and eateries. You can also explore 55 acres of heathland and historic remains of Iron Age settlements.
Home to the Hythe ferry for day trips to Southampton, the Victorian pier is a prominent feature of the New Forest waterfront. The marina is filled with watercraft of all shapes and sizes and has a great history of maiden voyages, from the Titanic to the QE2 and modern superliners, with the hovercraft being born here. It's a maritime marvel town that also lays claim to famous residents such as Lawrence of Arabia. One last claim to fame - the oldest working pier train in the world is here.
28 February 2017
A hidden gem, west of well-known Cowes, think beautiful beach huts lining the shores, picnic greens and happy families. This is a great place to bring the little ones. Only a half hour walk from Cowes makes it well located for bigger days out, but you should find all you need here, with the sailing club keeping everyone entertained.
A bijou village that grew around the original Abbey at the head of the Beaulieu River. An ancient and pretty monastery village, home to the country's National Motor Museum.
If you had to name a town on the Isle of Wight, this would be most people's answer. Famous for 'Cowes Week', a world reknowned sailing event, the town sits at the mouth of the River Medina on the northern tip of the island. Easy to escape to from the mainland, Cowes has everything you could want from a holiday destination.
Across the river from its big sister, Cowes, there are views beautiful enough to attract Queen Victoria, who built a summer house here. There's plenty of natural attractions to take in too, with the beaches of the north coast, or head inland to other Heritage attractions like the Newport Roman Villa.
Bordered by the Beaulieu river and the shore of the Solent, Exbury is known for its world famous gardens that were created by Lionel De Rothschild one hundred years ago. Seasonal changes are most apparent here, so rock up in Spring or get to the hues in Autumn.
Hamble is a charming waterside village with delightful views and pretty cobbled streets, home to a selection of independent shops and eateries. You can also explore 55 acres of heathland and historic remains of Iron Age settlements.
Home to the Hythe ferry for day trips to Southampton, the Victorian pier is a prominent feature of the New Forest waterfront. The marina is filled with watercraft of all shapes and sizes and has a great history of maiden voyages, from the Titanic to the QE2 and modern superliners, with the hovercraft being born here. It's a maritime marvel town that also lays claim to famous residents such as Lawrence of Arabia. One last claim to fame - the oldest working pier train in the world is here.