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Wightbayholidays The open green areas are ideal for relaxation and for children to play. The Isle of Wight is situated approximately 3 miles off the English southern coastline.

Modern, well-equipped chalets | WiFi |Enclosed patios | Perfect for small families & couples | Quiet site by sandy beach | Ferry discount | Close to local amenities Our well equipped, modern holiday chalets are located on a peaceful site with views across Sandown Bay stretching across the English Channel to one side, and rolling countryside continuing to Culver Down on the other side. Sandown Holi

day Centre, is an ideal holiday base, situated on the historic site of Yaverland Battery, constructed in 1863 under the direction of the then Prime Minister , Lord Palmerston. Sandown beach is one of the Isle of Wight's finest, and most recognised beaches with miles of soft, golden sands crowned by Sandown's pleasure pier. Popular with tourists and surfers, Sandown is a traditional bucket and spade holiday beach with all you'd expect from an English family beach. Sandown's esplanade has traditional seaside cafés, souvenir and beach shops, whilst the pier has amusements galore, including a crazy golf course. The beach has several outlets to hire deckchairs, sun loungers and windbreaks, and beach huts. Patrolled by lifeguards in the peak season, there are also pedalos, kayaks and banana boats for fun on the water. Attractions include Sandown Tiger Zoo, Dinosaur Isle, tennis courts, putting green, and leisure complex . It is known for its breathtaking scenery with much of the Island being designated as as Area of Outstanding Beauty. The Island first became popular as a holiday destination during Victorian Times and it's unique charm attracts 2.5 million visitors each year. It is quite easy to appreciate why the Island attracts so many with its scenic coastline, award winning golden beaches, charming little villages and temperate climate - in fact the Island can boast more hours of sunshine than most other destinations in Britain. For the more energetic, the Island offers over 500 miles of maintained footpaths which makes it ideal for walkers and cyclists alike. The Island offers a comprehensive range of shops and amenities including many 'High Street' names together with popular cafés, bars and restaurants. All in all the island is a wonderful holiday destination, catering for all ages and with activities for all interests.

Your dog deserves a holiday too 🐾✨Ocean Decks is made for laid-back, dog-friendly stays. With peaceful walks from your d...
13/06/2025

Your dog deserves a holiday too 🐾✨

Ocean Decks is made for laid-back, dog-friendly stays. With peaceful walks from your doorstep, a private fenced patio to unwind on, and Yaverland Beach just minutes away - where dogs are welcome all year round - it’s the kind of place that’s hard to leave (and easy to return to). Clean, comfy, and well-equipped, our guests - and their pups - always feel at home here.

Save this post for your next Isle of Wight adventure! 🐶💛

28 June to 6 July - lots to enjoy all over the Island during the Biosphere Festival.🌿
12/06/2025

28 June to 6 July - lots to enjoy all over the Island during the Biosphere Festival.🌿

The Biosphere Festival map is now LIVE! And it's a beauty, just look at all these wonderful Biosphere happenings, dotted all over our island. See the events near you and filter by day. Find it via the festival page www.iwbiosphere.org/biospherefestival.

We've heard there is a way to add them to your own Google map but we've not figured it out so let us know if you do!

Ever wandered through a secret garden… and found tea and cake at the end? 🍰🌿On the Isle of Wight, you can! Thanks to our...
11/06/2025

Ever wandered through a secret garden… and found tea and cake at the end? 🍰🌿On the Isle of Wight, you can! Thanks to our unique microclimate and generous garden owners.

Open Gardens are one of the Island’s most hidden gems, where you’ll find plants that thrive like they’re on the Med. From towering trees to exotic blooms, our gardens are a real treat for nature lovers.

We have year-round treasures like Ventnor Botanic Garden, Osborne House, Farringford and Mottistone, but don’t miss the others, where locals open up their usually private gardens for special days each year. Think winding cottage paths, manor house borders, homemade cakes, and a warm Island welcome — often all in aid of charity.

Some are part of the National Garden Scheme, such as Morton Manor, Nunwell House, Dove Cottage and Barton Manor, others are village-wide events like Bonchurch (with links to Charles Dickens) and Freshwater Bay, once home to Tennyson.

Love exploring gardens off the beaten path? 💚 Save this post so you don’t miss future Open Garden events — and if you’ve visited one, let us know your favourite in the comments! 🌸

This is going to be a great day out on 29th June - we love watching the Red Arrow display over the Solent!
05/06/2025

This is going to be a great day out on 29th June - we love watching the Red Arrow display over the Solent!

The Full Show for 2025

As always timings and participants are subject to change but hold onto your hats, as this is one heck of a line up!

Some key timings across the day:

1000 - Event start with the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team

1025 - Marching Parade and opening Ceremony

1145 - Royal Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows

1325 - Act of Remembrance

1345 - Spitfire and Hurricane from the BBMF

1400 - Fort Cumberland Guard Display

1515 - Vectis Rifles Mortar Display

1630 - RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team

Other attractions include:

Army Air Corp Gazelle, Army Medics, Army Mariners, Interactive Stands, RBL Riders, John Cattles Skate Club interactive sessions, Army Cadets Inflatable Assault Course, Rheinmetall Interactive stand, Military Vehicles, Emergency Vehicles, Marching Bands, Live Music on stage, Armed Forces Supporting Charities.

For more info, rock on over to the website and keep on eye out for updates on this channel. Important things like Travel and Safety information is on there too, so your day can be planned well in advance.

Sunday 29th of June - Ryde Esplanade from 1000 - 1700. Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day supporting the Islands Armed Forces Community. Cadets, Reservists, Veterans, Serving members and their families. Come down for this amazing FREE event and show your support.

Smoke on go!!!!

https://isleofwightarmedforcesday.co.uk/attractions-and-running-order/

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official)RAF Red ArrowsRAF Falcons 679 Squadron 6 Regiment Army Air Corps

05/06/2025

Lovely little bit of video of one of the bears having a look outside today - also below a we**am link if you’d like to check them out for yourself!🐻

04/06/2025

Welcome Benji and Balu. Two rescued bears safely arrived and in their accommodation. We have put up quite a few posts today about their arrival, but we know many of our guests are as excited about this rescue as we are - and have also contributed to the fund-raising in order for this to become a reality!

04/06/2025

First glimpse of Benji!

04/06/2025

Here’s Benji and Balu’s arrival in Sandown today, and a sneak preview of their brilliant accommodation - after years in a tiny concrete cage!

Rescued Brown Bears Benji and Balu now on the Isle of Wight Ferry, last leg of their momentous journey from Azerbaijan t...
04/06/2025

Rescued Brown Bears Benji and Balu now on the Isle of Wight Ferry, last leg of their momentous journey from Azerbaijan to their forever home in Yaverland, Sandown.

They're nearly here... Benji and Balu are on the ferry! 🐻🧡

✈️🚚 After driving through the night with from Glasgow Prestwick Airport with Ventura Wildlife Services, Benji and Balu made it safely to the Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries terminal in Portsmouth earlier this morning.

⛴️🌊 Now, the bears will travel across the Solent to Fishbourne on board Victoria of Wight, before making the short and final drive to our Sanctuary in Sandown!

🐻❗ We can't wait to introduce you to Benji and Balu, but please note that the bears may not be visible to our visitors while they are settling in. After their long journey, we want to give them the time, space, and privacy they need to get comfortable in their surroundings before they venture out into their outside habitat!

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Yaverland Road
Sandown
PO368QP

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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Our award-winning, modern holiday chalets are located on a peaceful site with views across Sandown Bay stretching across the English Channel to one side, and rolling countryside continuing to Culver Down on the other side. The open green areas are ideal for relaxation and for children to play. Sandown Holiday Centre, is an ideal holiday base, situated on the historic site of Yaverland Battery, constructed in 1863 under the direction of the then Prime Minister , Lord Palmerston. Sandown beach is one of the Isle of Wight's finest, and most recognised beaches with miles of soft, golden sands crowned by Sandown's pleasure pier. Popular with tourists and surfers, Sandown is a traditional bucket and spade holiday beach with all you'd expect from an English family beach. Sandown's esplanade has traditional seaside cafés, souvenir and beach shops, whilst the pier has amusements galore, including a crazy golf course. The beach has several outlets to hire deckchairs, sun loungers and windbreaks, and beach huts. Patrolled by lifeguards in the peak season, there are also pedalos, kayaks and banana boats for fun on the water. Attractions include Sandown Tiger Zoo, Dinosaur Isle, tennis courts, putting green, and leisure complex . The Isle of Wight is situated approximately 3 miles off the English southern coastline. It is known for its breathtaking scenery with much of the Island being designated as as Area of Outstanding Beauty. The Island first became popular as a holiday destination during Victorian Times and it's unique charm attracts 2.5 million visitors each year. It is quite easy to appreciate why the Island attracts so many with its scenic coastline, award winning golden beaches, charming little villages and temperate climate - in fact the Island can boast more hours of sunshine than most other destinations in Britain. For the more energetic, the Island offers over 500 miles of maintained footpaths which makes it ideal for walkers and cyclists alike. The Island offers a comprehensive range of shops and amenities including many 'High Street' names together with popular cafés, bars and restaurants. All in all the island is a wonderful holiday destination, catering for all ages and with activities for all interests.