Alum Bay and Needles
A site with spectacular views of cliffs of different coloured sands and geological features. You can also view the needles and the Needles Lighthouse. Lunch areas. Open March to October
Key topics 7, 9, 17, 18, SCI, G.
Alum Bay Needles boat cruise
A boat cruise under the 400ft cliffs to view the Victorian fort and Cormorant nesting colonies. The boat passes the needles rocks then goes up yo the lighthouse.A talk is given by the skipper. April to October (subject to weather)
Key topics 7, 9, 17
Alum Bay glass blowing
Visitors may view the glassmakers in their working areas.They provide a commentary whilst showing hand crafted glass. March to October.
Key topics SCI, A, DT
Amazon World
This centre offers a wide range of topics on the tropical rain forest and has over 200 different species of rae and exotic animals, birds, reptiles and insects. It shows how conservation and life of people in the rain forest is. There is a Dino Dig area and indoor classroom facility. There is a splendid flying display, animal talks and Penguin pool. Lunch Area. Open all year.
Key Topics 8, 18, EVS, G
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
R.N.L.I. "Tyne" Class lifeboat. Located in the boathouse with the slipway at
Lane end Bembridge.With a guided talk by volunteers of the R.N.L.I. Lunch
Area. Open March to October.
Key topics 8, 12, 17, 18, DT, SCI
Bembridge Windmill
This is the property of the National Trust and is open to school parties
showing an excellent early 16th century Windmill.This is the only one
surviving on the Island with most of the original machinery.
Key Topics 15, DT, SCI, M
Blackgang Chine, Sawmill and St Catherine's Quay
There are three aspects of this visit. Starting at the sawmill looking at the way
the Island used to be run using timber. Moving on to St Catherine’s Quay with
maritime Exhibition. Lastly Blackgang Chine Theme Park with Children in mind
I.E. Cowboyland, Nursery Land, Snakes and Ladders. Picnic area. Open March
to October
Key Topics 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, DT, G, SCI, IWL, EVS
Brading Roman Villa
A fine example of mosaic floors dating back to the 3rd century AD and
excavated objects showing life in Roman Times within this area. Guided tours
available. Lunch area. Open April to September.
Key Topics.2, 16,A, IWL
Brickfields Shire Horse Centre.
A selection of different horses from Shire to Miniature Shetlands,Arena
displays, museum of horse history with horse carriages. Blacksmith and
horseshoe demonstrations. Guided Talk around the Museum optional horse
riding/carriage rides Open All Year. Lunch Areas.
Key Topics 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15.
