Heathrow Airport 2 hr 49
Shanklin Chine (17 min)
Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Robin Hill (24 min)
Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Carisbrooke Castle (22 min)
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Dinosaur Isle (24 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Osborne (31 min)
Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. St Catherine's Lighthouse (15 min) Brading Roman Villa (25 min)
Excavated Roman courtyard villa with well-preserved mosaics and displays of finds from the site. Isle of Wight Zoo (24 min)
Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. Blackgang Chine (12 min)
Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. Shanklin Beach (18 min)
Scenic recreational beach offering cabanas & boat rentals, with a nearby esplanade of amusements. Ventnor Botanic Garden (11 min)
An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. The Garlic Farm (20 min)
Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Appuldurcombe House (13 min)
Grand, baroque-style stately home in gardens designed by 'Capability' Brown, plus a gift shop. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (26 min)
Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Amazon World Zoo (15 min)
Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. | 
