Sandown Bay has the best beaches on the island (and possibly even the country) facing due south with golden sand! If you’re not out sunbathing there’s so much more to get up to – attractions for any age or interest – like uncovering our rich Jurassic past, the UK’s oldest theme park in Blackgang and Queen Victoria’s holiday home by the sea.

Here’s just some we recommend, but there’s so much more! See Things To Do on the official tourism website.

Don’t worry if you’re not bringing the car, the extensive bus network, trains and taxis will get you where you want to go; the bus stop and taxi rank are just outside.