Over 50% of our Island is designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB) and nearly 50% of the coastline is designated 'Heritage Coast'. So if you are a lover of the great outdoors there is plenty to keep you busy! If this isn't enough then we also have a selection of unique parks and gardens to explore, many inspired by the Victorian invasion over 100 years ago.

		Afton Park The Plant Nursery and Orchard at Afton Park are located in the West Wight, on the short bus circuit from Yarmouth to The Needles. The seven acre gardens at Afton Park incorporate a popular plant nursery, wildflower meadow...
		Osborne House Gardens Like the house, the gardens at Osborne were in formal Italianate style and were designed by both Cubitt and Prince Albert. The walled garden that produced fruit and flowers for the house has been restored as part of the...
		Shanklin Chine Shanklin Chine is a natural wonder. This historic gorge is a rich haven of rare plants, woodland, wildlife and an enchanting waterfall. 'Chine' is a local word and now used only in the Isle of Wight and Dorset. It is of Saxon...
		Ventnor Botanic Gardens The Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight is a place where the pleasure of plants can be enjoyed to the fullest. It is also a place where people of all ages can learn more about the wonderful world of plants and the inextricable link...
		Yarmouth Harbour Yarmouth Harbour has over 100 visitor moorings and around 20 thousand visitors to the site annually. The Harbour Commission has an active role in supporting the Estuaries Project and backing local wildlife and community initiatives...

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