Attractions around Sandown
Explore 22 attractions, restaurants, shops around Sandown
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Yaverland Road, Sandown PO36 8QB England
At the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary we look forward to welcoming you to meet our wonderful animals for an immersive and stimulating visit. You will meet some of the most exciting, yet threatened animals on our planet, including Tigers, Lions, Meerkats, Lynx, Reptiles and much more. The Sanctuary rescues many of its inhabitants from poor and inhumane conditions around Europe. There are daily talks from our Animal Carers and also animal encounters to help you have the opportunity to get up close and hands-on with our animal residents. You will discover and learn about the journeys of how the animals came to the Sanctuary and their vital role in championing the cause for their species in the wild overseas. There is a large animal playground to tire the little ones out. Enjoy delicious, fresh and local food and drink from our Wildheart Café overlooking Sandown Bay. Or you can picnic in the company of our Capuchin and Spider monkeys!
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The Garlic Farm
Mersley Farm Mersley Lane Mersley Farm, Newchurch, Sandown PO36 0NR England
The Garlic Farm is all about garlic...We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight for over 30 years now and are the UK's largest specialist garlic grower. We are proud of our exceptional quality garlic which is renowned for its flavour, keeping quality and beauty. We also travel the world to find the best quality garlic varieties to offer our customers. We sell our garlic through our farm shop, farmers' markets, our website and through specialist food retailers across the UK including farm shops and delicatessens. We welcome visitors to our beautiful farm in the Arreton Valley. We offer free entry, free tastings, farm shop, garlic restaurant, farm walks, farm animals, children's play area and access to farm land. We aim to educate our customers all about garlic, amazing flavours and a natural, rural farm experience for adults and children.
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Amazon World Zoo Park
Watery Lane Nr Arreton, Sandown PO36 0LX England
This all-weather recreation of the Amazon rainforest houses over 200 species of animals and birds.
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Sandown Pier
Sandown Pier Esplanade, Sandown PO36 8JT England
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Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown PO36 8QA England
In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown’s blue flag beach is Britain’s first purpose built dinosaur museum. Walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs where you will find amongst the fossils many interactive displays. On a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including our animatronic Neovenator. Guided fossil hunts (which must be pre-booked) have proved to be a popular addition to a visit.
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Yaverland Beach
Yaverland Road, Sandown PO36 8QB England
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Steve's Beach
Sandown Esplanade, Sandown PO36 8AH England
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Glory Art Glass
22 Melville Street, Sandown PO36 8HX England
An independent glassblowing studio / gallery in Sandown, Isle of Wight. A family run business now in it's 20th year making beautiful hand sculpted art glass inspired by the natural surroundings of the island. Witness the magic of this ancient craft with their free glass blowing demonstrations which happen throughout the day (in season) Not only is every piece a stunning work of art, much of gallery itself was designed and hand built by the family, giving it a truly memorable touch. Their vibrant and unique glass makes perfect souvenirs and gifts for all occasions. The Evans family look forward to meeting and introducing you to the world of glass! School and large group bookings are available on request.
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National Poo Museum
Talbot Road, Sandown Barrack Battery, Sandown PO36 9EB England
This family-friendly museum exists to safely explore the hidden world of poo. Located in a Victorian cliff-top fort in Sandown, the exhibition is full of interactive exhibits, gleaming poo globes and fascinating facts.
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Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve
Burnt House Lane, Alverstone, Sandown PO36 0HB England
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Goddards Brewery
Goddards Hale Common, Sandown PO360LT England
Commercial Brewery Visitor Attraction Bar Restaurant and Shop
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Sandown Beach
20, Esplanade, Sandown, Sandown England
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The Castle Inn
12-14 Fitzroy Street, Sandown PO36 8HY England
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Kaleidoscope
Pier Street, Sandown PO36 8JR England
Established in 2000 Sandown's original gemstone shop selling gemstone jewellery, gemstone carvings, crystals, fossils, rough and tumbled stones, and dream catchers. Our opening times are as follows: Monday, Tuesday , Friday : CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 - 13.00; 15.00 - 17.00
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The Holistic Emporium
7 High Street, Sandown PO36 8DA England
We specialise in raw, polished and tumbled gemstones, crystals and fossils; each with their own unique healing and guidance properties. We are a popular new age shop based on the Isle of Wight and we also sell many items such as bags, candles, incense, books, angel/tarot and oracle cards, original new age art, and lots of wild and wacky Steampunk creations.