Bembridge Coast Hotel, Isle of Wight

Local Attractions on the Isle of Wight

Bembridge Coast Hotel is not only set in beautiful surroundings, but is also ideally located for interesting excursions and visits to local areas of attraction.

Dinosaur Isle

The Isle of Wight is the second most important dinosaur area in the world. In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building just over the sea wall in Sandown on the Isle of Wight is Britain's first purpose-built dinosaur museum.

Distance by Car:20 minutes

Ventnor Botanical Gardens

Twenty two acres of garden cultivated into themes from around-the- world themes such as Mediterranean, Americas and New Zealand. A visitor centre houses the 'Green Planet' exhibition, reference library, a gift shop and cafe.

Distance by Car: 30 minutes

Carisbrooke Castle

A splendid Norman castle where Charles I was imprisoned. The governor's lodge houses the county museum. Wheelhouse with wheel operated by donkeys.

Distance by Car: 40 minutes

Osborne House

Once the summer residence of Queen Victoria and set in splendid formal gardens overlooking the sea.

Distance by Car: 45 minutes

Winkle Street

With its cobblestone pavements and pretty little cottages.

Distance by Car: 55 minutes

Needles Pleasure Park

There are plenty of extraordinary attractions at this delightful park. As well as a scenic chairlift providing great views of Alum Bay, including the Needles Rocks and lighthouse and coloured sand cliffs.

Distance by Car: 1 hour