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The Best Sights near Thorness Bay
Once Thorness Bay's quiet woodland surroundings and epic sea views have you feeling refreshed and renewed, it's time to get exploring!
Cowes is just a short drive away. The small port town is world-famous for its sailing and watersports, but it also has unique shops, excellent eateries and one of the nation's finest historic homes, Osborne House. Queen Victoria's holiday pad is naturally lavish but it also features exceptional gardens and its own private beach.
Other must-see attractions include the exceptional Isle of Wight Steam Railway and the Needles, a series of beautiful limestone landmarks on the island's western shore.
Amazing attractions near Thorness Bay
Thorness Bay
Thorness Bay is a secluded and private bay, just a short stroll from Thorness Bay Holiday Park, which enjoys direct access to the shore.
Ryde Beach
Ryde Beach's powdery sands stretch out so far, the UK's second longest pier had to be constructed on its shore to allow boats to dock.
Shanklin Beach
Just south of Sandown is popular Shanklin Beach - a traditional Victorian seaside resort and one of the best-loved beaches on the Isle of Wight.
Priory Bay Beach
Sandwiched between Seaview and St Helens is hidden gem Priory Bay. An east-facing beach, this unspoilt, secluded bay is best enjoyed in the mornings where it is awash with sunshine.
St Helen's Beach
Dog-friendly all year round, St Helen's Beach is a haven for those who can't enjoy their holiday without their canine companion by their side.
Ventnor Beach
With vintage beach huts and its own sunny micro-climate, Ventnor Beach offers a curious combination of Victorian relics and notes of the Mediterranean.
Bembridge Beach
A favourite amongst watersports enthusiasts, Bembridge Beach is a fantastic coastal spot to be explored.
Monkey Haven
A special sanctuary for rescued monkeys that lets you get up close and personal with beautiful gibbons, marmosets and capuchins.
Butterfly World
Hundreds of vibrant, rare butterflies whirl all around - and some might even land on you, as you wander through this enchanting butterfly house.
West Wight Alpacas
Wander through 23 acres of beautiful countryside and appreciate the beauty of this island - oh and did we mention you'll be escorting a llama!
Haven Falconry
Witness the awesome speed of the peregrine falcon and admire the magical beauty of the barn owl at Haven Falconry.
Tapnell Farm Park
Introduce the kids to all the classic farmyard animals - pigs, donkeys and cows plus some meerkats and wallabies for good measure!
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, situated on the shores of the beautiful Sandown beach, provides an immersive and stimulating day out and is a chance to see some of the most remarkable, yet threatened, animals on the planet, including lions, tigers, primates, reptiles and more.
Appuldurcombe House
Explore an estate designed by Capability Brown - England's most famous landscape architect and enjoy incredible displays at the Falconry Centre.
Goodleaf Tree Climbing
A grand oak tree sits at the heart of a picturesque park, towering 70ft above everything below. So what else to do but climb it!
High Adventure Paragliding
For the best view of the Isle and its spectacular coastline there's only one option - take to the skies!
Osborne House
The spectacular holiday home of Queen Victoria is one of the island's most popular attractions, with lavish staterooms and suites just waiting to be explored.
Wight Cycle Hire
Hire a bike and discover exactly why the Isle of Wight is considered one of the top cycling destinations in the world!
Island Planetarium
Boldly go into the far reaches of space and uncover the mysteries of the cosmos at this amazing astrodome theatre.
The Needles
Turquoise seas, spectacular multi-coloured cliffs and a beautiful golden sandy beach, the Needles is much more than a series of iconic rocks.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Breathe in the intoxicating sights, smells and sounds of this grand steam engine as it transports you along a historic railway.
Blackgang Chine
From cowboys to fairies to dinosaurs, a world of amazing adventures awaits you at Blackgang Chine - the oldest amusement park in the UK.
Bembridge
This beautiful circular coastal walk features some of the Isle of Wight's most iconic monuments, including Bembridge Windmill, built in the early 1700s and a Grade I listed building.
St Helens & Bembridge
Starting at St Helens and passing via Bembridge Harbour, this circular walk takes you towards Steyne Wood and Whitecliff Bay then back.
Godshill to Ventnor via Niton
Head out on this circular walk from Freshwater Bay via Brighstone, traversing a chalk ridge and discovering lovely views across the Solent to the south coast.
Newport Quay, New Fairlee, Binfield, River Medina
Following an old railway line through pretty woodland and along the Medina River, this easy circular route passes the site of the Ryde Queen paddle steamer.
