Attractions in Sandown & Things to Do in Sandown
(and nearby)

Bembridge Windmill (3 Miles)*
Built around 1700, Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and has much of its original machinery intact.
Ventnor Heritage Museum (4 Miles)*
Apart from the exhibition hall, we also have an extensive archive section with many hundreds of items referring to Ventnor and the surrounding area. Research enquiries are welcomed.
Robin Hill Adventure Park (5 Miles)*
88 acres of fun for everyone - a complete day out for all the family.
Newport Roman Villa (7 Miles)*
The Villa was discovered in 1926 when an owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage. Subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.
Carisbrooke Castle (7 Miles)*
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
Blackgang Chine (8 Miles)*
Set in over 40 acres of spectacular cliff-top gardens - you will find a magical mix of fantasy, legend and heritage. From a Pirate Ship to a Smugglers Cave, a Wild West Town and a Land full of Dinosaurs, Troublesome Goblins and Fairyland Folk.
Osborne House (8 Miles)*
Osborne House, Queen Victoria's family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight.
Southsea Castle (9 Miles)*
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence.
D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery (9 Miles)*
D-Day was the turning point of the Second World War. Allied troops landed in occupied France as the first stage towards the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany.
Portsmouth City Museum & Records (10 Miles)*
Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room.
Royal Marines Museum (10 Miles)*
The Royal Marines Museum celebrates the history of the Royal Marines from their origins in 1664 as Sea Soldiers through to their roles in Trafalgar, China, the Falklands and the Gulf with a series of interactive displays.
Mary Rose Museum (10 Miles)*
During action in 1545, Henry VIII's favourite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in the Solent with over 400 men on board. 437 years later, the world held its breath as she was finally recovered.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (10 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Mottistone Manor Garden (12 Miles)*
Mottistone Manor features a garden noted for its colourful herbaceous borders, grassy terraces planted with fruit trees and sea views.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (14 Miles)*
A visit to Exbury is unforgettable. Created by Lionel de Rothschild in the 1920s, the Gardens are a stunning vision of his inspiration, offering 200 acres of natural beauty and horticultural variety.
Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum (15 Miles)*
Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of Nelson's fleet were built for Trafalgar
Chichester Cathedral (16 Miles)*
For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has stood at the heart of Chichester. Each generation has left its mark on the Cathedral, so this magnificent building has unique architecture ranging from original Norman features to the towering Victorian Spire.
Staunton Country Park (17 Miles)*
At Staunton Country Park there is something for all the family, including farm, follies and fabulous glasshouses.
Beaulieu (17 Miles)*
A unique day out in the heart of the New Forest. The list of things to see is as varied as its history which beckons you from across the centuries.
St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery (18 Miles)*
The St Barbe Museum tells the story of the area between the New Forest and the Solent.
Fishbourne Roman Palace (19 Miles)*
Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics.
Southampton Maritime Museum (20 Miles)*
The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton.
Tudor House Museum (20 Miles)*
Tudor House Museum re-opens in summer 2011.Tudor House is arguably Southampton's most important historic building, encompassing over 500 years of history on one site.
Pallant House Gallery (20 Miles)*
A contemporary wing adjoining a Queen Anne townhouse holding one of the best collections of Modern British art in the country.
Chichester District Museum (20 Miles)*
Chichester District Museum, housed in an eighteenth century corn store, explores the history of Chichester and District.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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