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  • Lucy T
    Isle of Wight, UK220 contributions
    One of my favourite walks on the Isle of Wight!
    One of my most favourite walks on the island! You just can’t fault it. It’s a steep walk to the monument but the views are incredible! Being able to see the western tip of the island is an experience in itself and you can really see why the island is known as “the diamond isle”. It’s a route I’ve walked many times and I’m sure it won’t be the last!
    Review of: Tennyson Down
    Written 23 January 2023
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  • PoolsofBlueGlass
    Slough, UK13 contributions
    Great beach at low tide.
    A great, west facing beach, with a good walk along the sea wall to Totland Bay which has views of the Needles.
    There is plenty of sand at low tide and safe swimming; also a shack that rents out paddle boards. Snorkel over the rocky bits to see small fish etc.
    There aren't any slotties etc.
    There is one good, if pricey restaurant and a more reasonable, family bar/restaurant - both with good views. Also a couple of beach shops and great ice cream.
    Review of: Colwell Bay
    Written 5 February 2023
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  • david b
    19 contributions
    Excellent restoration
    The restoration of the garden is very impressive. Also there's a comprehensive exhibition describing the work on the house and garden. The house tour was well organised with helpful and knowledgeable stewards
    Review of: Farringford Estate & Gardens
    Written 7 September 2022
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  • Four 22
    London, UK29 contributions
    Well worth the admission price!
    Great little museum which is a mix of photography, history, biography, architecture, exhibition space, shop. You only need a couple of hours to get round but as a small independent museum, it is worth supporting.
    Review of: Dimbola Museum & Galleries
    Written 3 August 2022
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  • Neil B
    Chippenham, UK321 contributions
    Not many thatched churches about!
    Just over the road from The Piano Cafe, we popped in to see the church, having driven past it several times.

    A quaint little building which was very well maintained but also a still and calming place.

    Well worth a visit
    Review of: St Agnes Church
    Written 15 September 2022
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  • Viatrix
    6 contributions
    Lovely staff
    Really friendly staff. Very Covid safe (plenty of sanitiser, easy to distance, screens at counters.) Decent latte from machine (filter coffee on offer too) Fresh cheese scone (still warm). Did not have cake but lovely selection on offer. Did not have the hot special but it looked nice (and generous portion for £6). Hot food on offer three times a week. Good for smaller budgets. Lots of space. Wheelchair accessible.
    Review of: West Wight Sports and Community Centre
    Written 18 February 2022
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  • TJB @ Rodney Stoke
    Wells, UK567 contributions
    Paella on the beach
    Headed here to cook a paella on our bucket BBQ while visiting the IOW with friends. Beach is clean and we had a fabulous afternoon in the sunshine and the paella was delicious!!
    Review of: Freshwater Bay
    Written 4 December 2022
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  • Neil B
    Chippenham, UK321 contributions
    A quiet spot for reflection
    We went to the churchyard to find my grandmother's grave.

    Although the pathways were clear and mown, most graves were allowed to be the domain of nature!

    We found the grave and payed our respects. Also the graves of my aunt and uncle.

    It's a quiet and calm area, ideal for a peaceful interlude.
    Review of: All Saints' Church
    Written 18 June 2021
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  • Maresnest
    Cambridge, UK2 contributions
    Isle of Wight looks best from between a horse's ears
    Very nice ride through varied scenery with some canters. Lovely well-behaved, willing horse. Charming leader.
    Review of: Hill Farm Stables
    Written 24 September 2022
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  • Gail W
    Isle of Wight, UK25 contributions
    Hidden gem
    Golden Hill Fort, lovely walks. Great views, new this year a unique maze one of its kind in UK.
    Giocach trail.
    All free, even the parking
    Review of: Golden Hill Fort
    Written 21 October 2021
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  • felix2696
    Isle of Wight, UK11 contributions
    A great place to mellow and relax
    We have been here many times over the past few years and have had very good times and some not so, we have found out that the not so good times were due to some staffing issues! and now it is just the owners and a saturday girl, who helps out. The place is back to its hay day with friendly attentive service and excellent local food and drink, we are even planning to attend one of the cider tasting events ( sounds fun) which are held to taste numerous home produced and local ciders :) . We arrived early afternoon and there were several other family groups already enjoying the food and the children from these were running around the gardens. Our food was superb and thankfully of the standard that we used to enjoy previously and it looks like just having the owners doing it all, is paying dividends. Our friends really enjoyed the relaxed , mellow atmosphere, the food and the on site produced cider, We will be back.
    Review of: Afton Park
    Written 24 October 2013
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  • Ann H
    York, UK2,191 contributions
    Conversion of historic building.
    We visited the Fort Victoria coastal defence building which has been converted to shops, cafes and other leisure facilities and is situated in the Fort Victoria Country Park. The building has a lot of history and it was nice to spend time enjoying the views and looking at what the units had to offer. Parking onsite was free which is an added bonus.
    Review of: Fort Victoria Country Park
    Written 8 October 2022
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  • timothy J
    2 contributions
    Amazing scenery
    The most scenic golf course in the isle of wight, massive challenge when the wind is blowing especially as front 9 is opposite direction to back 9. Only negative is poor quality expensive food.
    Review of: Freshwater Bay Golf Club
    Written 4 November 2021
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  • Cecily C
    Eastleigh, UK48 contributions
    A little gem!
    We found this little Gem (The Rabbit Hole) quite by accident driving into Freshwater on the last day of our visit to the island, (or we would have been back again!).
    A lovely choice of roast and ground coffees, including the incredible "Blake", which actually does taste of cherries according to our 2 coffee aficionados! The loose teas were impressive too; I had the Earl Grey with "Calabrian bergamot" which was quite the smoothest Earl Grey- I drank it without milk or sweeteners! Tea is served in little glass pots which come with three refills included and the crockery was all delightfully random.
    The home made cakes looked delicious and included raspberry bakewell , clementine, coffee and walnut and a chocolate cake that probably hardens the arteries on sight!
    The shop is filled with delightful foodie books, bric-a-brac, macarons and tea pots to buy. The next door shops include an independent bookshop and craft shop, neither of which we had time to visit (lunch already booked) but both looked fascinating. The tea room also sells high class chocolates made locally and I can recommend them. We were able to buy some "Blake" coffee beans to take home and they travel well!
    Review of: Mrs Middleton's Shop and The Rabbit Hole
    Written 20 September 2021
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