Southampton Airport 2 hr 4
Robin Hill (22 min)
Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Carisbrooke Castle (18 min)
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Ventnor Botanic Garden (17 min)
An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. Isle of Wight Zoo (28 min)
Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. National Trust - Mottistone Gardens and Estate (13 min)
Mediterranean-style, 20th-century gardens with olive grove, surrounding an Elizabethan manor house. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (24 min)
Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Shanklin Chine (23 min)
Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. The Garlic Farm (22 min)
Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Blackgang Chine (20 min)
Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. Tapnell Farm Park (19 min)
Farm-themed amusement park with a petting zoo, plus go-kart rides, sledge slides & play areas. Amazon World Zoo (20 min)
Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. Compton Bay (13 min)
Brisk beach backed by sandstone cliffs & grass downs drawing surfers, bathers & fossil-hunters. Dinosaur Isle (28 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Osborne (28 min)
Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. St Catherine's Lighthouse (13 min) | 
