Isle of Wight Heritage Attractions
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
A living, breathing railway from Wootton, through Havenstreet & Ashey, to Smallbrook Junction. The locomotives & carriages date from 1864 & have all been painstakingly restored by volunteers.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway website...
Needles Rocket Testing Station (National Trust)
In the 1950's & 1960's the engines for Britain's top secret Black Knight space rocket programme were tested on the exposed Needles headland. Click here for more about the Rocket Testing Station. Restricted opening dates. More on the Needles Old Battery...
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Brighstone Village Museum (National Trust)
A delightful row of thatched cottages house the Brighstone museum, depicting village life, and the National Trust shop stocking gifts, cards & locally made items.
Brighstone Village Museum website...
Classic Boat Museum
A collection of beautifully restored classic sailing & power boats dating back to the 19th century, including engines, equipment, Boating Memorabilia & a film archive.
Classic Boat Museum website...
Ferguson Family Museum
Opened in 2003 by the grandson of Harry Ferguson, the museum celebrates the life and achievements of Harry Ferguson. It depicts his life and interests in the world of agriculture, aviation and motor racing but he's most famous for his “Little Grey Fergie” tractor. Ferguson Family Museum...
Isle of Wight Bus Museum
An impressive collection of buses, coaches & a former Ryde Pier Tram car. There are many items of memorabilia on display including a historic photographic display. Isle of Wight Bus Museum website...
Sir Max Aitken Museum
A magnificent 18th Century sail maker's loft where Britannia's mainsail was made, the museum features maritime paintings, instruments & yachting artefacts.
Sir Max Aitken Museum website...
Military History Museum
Sited in an old 15 acre WWII military barracks, the museum houses tanks, guns & post-war vehicles. See the restoration of a Comet & Sherman tank known as a Canadian Grizzly. Military History Museum website...
Museum of Island History
Housed in Newport's old Town Hall with its famous Clock Tower. The museum illustrates the Island's history from the time of the dinosaurs to the present day using touch screen computers, microscopes and hands-on exhibits.
Museum of Island History website...
St. Catherines Lighthouse
Located at Niton Undercliff, St. Catherine's Lighthouse was built in 1838, lit in March 1840 and automated in 1997. It is open to the public on selected dates when you can get the chance to climb the 94 steps to the lantern house and learn about the fascinating history. Trinity House website...
