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fergusor · Aug 24th, 2004, 09:45 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm going to the Isle Of Wight this sunday (29th August) for a MINI adventure and was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on where to go and what to do for the day.

As we're going on a Sunday will everywhere be open?

Thanks in advance.
Richard.

Minnie Mouse · Aug 24th, 2004, 11:59 AM

The Isle de Blanc.....I love it there!!

If you are getting the ferry into Yarmouth there is a lovely little town right there.....all very boaty! As the island is small you can do lots...Cowes, Blackgang Chine, Alum Bay, Osbourne house, Carisbrooke Castle, Brading (a Roman settlement), St Katherines lighthouse (hope that names right!),......where shall I stop?!

It's just lovely there, so I suggest you just drive and stop off where you like. I like the unplanned day, if plans are made I find that nothing ever gets done! Well, not on one of my "days out" at least!!

Minnie xx

stillthewhizz · Aug 24th, 2004, 03:19 PM

Go to the George Hotel in Yarmouth for Lunch, it's excellent.

Then I would take a drive around the whole coast of the Island, it's an idea I want to do when I get my MINI next month. I did it on my moped many years ago and the roads are simply awesome, such fantastic scenery.

Go to Snows, have a poke and a prod at what cars they have, then go home after a fantastic days driving on the Island.

I WANT TO GO!!!

Wobert · Aug 24th, 2004, 06:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stillthewhizz

I did it on my moped many years ago and the roads are simply awesome, such fantastic scenery.

Back in my teenage years, me and my dad decided to go to the IOW on our pushbikes.

We caught the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde, and then rode from there to Brading, Sandown, Shanklin, Godshill, Newport and back to Ryde......boy were our legs knackered after that!

Avoid Shanklin at the weekends, as it gets dead busy. Sandown is a lot quieter and you get a better beach too!

Agree with the comments on Yarmouth......IMHO it's the best place on the island.

Blackgang Chine is great if you've got children.....but again it gets very busy.

Cowes hasn't been mentioned, again this is a great place if you're into boats....good for cooked breakfasts, esp the cafe nr the entrance to the ferry......used to go when the Cowes Classic / Cowes Torquay, powerboat race was on, as my brother used to work on one of the Class 1 boats (Twin Jaguar V12s, both twin-turbocharged 1700 hp & 120mph!)

Been to the IOW a lot, as I used to live on the south coast between Worthing & Brighton, so used to go at least once every summer......I always think there's something special when you have to go on a ferry to get there.

ENJOY!

Robert

Minnie Mouse · Aug 24th, 2004, 07:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

...Cowes, Blackgang Chine, Alum Bay, Osbourne house, Carisbrooke Castle, Brading (a Roman settlement), St Katherines lighthouse (hope that names right!),......where shall I stop?!

I mentioned it!!!

See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now??

Wobert · Aug 24th, 2004, 07:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

I mentioned it!!!

See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now??

Oops.....can't read!

Robert

stillthewhizz · Aug 24th, 2004, 07:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

I mentioned it!!!

See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now??

Was it the bass guitarist of Dire Straits? My mind escapes me now.

I would also say, stay away from Shanklin, frankly it's a

-hole.

Aug 24th, 2004, 09:45 AM	#1
fergusor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chesterfield Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 427 Offline	MINI Adventure to the Isle Of Wight Hi Guys, I'm going to the Isle Of Wight this sunday (29th August) for a MINI adventure and was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on where to go and what to do for the day. As we're going on a Sunday will everywhere be open? Thanks in advance. Richard.

Aug 24th, 2004, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 24,788 Offline	The Isle de Blanc.....I love it there!! If you are getting the ferry into Yarmouth there is a lovely little town right there.....all very boaty! As the island is small you can do lots...Cowes, Blackgang Chine, Alum Bay, Osbourne house, Carisbrooke Castle, Brading (a Roman settlement), St Katherines lighthouse (hope that names right!),......where shall I stop?! It's just lovely there, so I suggest you just drive and stop off where you like. I like the unplanned day, if plans are made I find that nothing ever gets done! Well, not on one of my "days out" at least!! Minnie xx ~~Global Moderator~~

Aug 24th, 2004, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 24,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse ...Cowes, Blackgang Chine, Alum Bay, Osbourne house, Carisbrooke Castle, Brading (a Roman settlement), St Katherines lighthouse (hope that names right!),......where shall I stop?! I mentioned it!!! See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now?? ~~Global Moderator~~

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Aug 24th, 2004, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
stillthewhizz The King of Bling Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Go to the George Hotel in Yarmouth for Lunch, it's excellent. Then I would take a drive around the whole coast of the Island, it's an idea I want to do when I get my MINI next month. I did it on my moped many years ago and the roads are simply awesome, such fantastic scenery. Go to Snows, have a poke and a prod at what cars they have, then go home after a fantastic days driving on the Island. I WANT TO GO!!!

Aug 24th, 2004, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 4,697 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stillthewhizz I did it on my moped many years ago and the roads are simply awesome, such fantastic scenery. Back in my teenage years, me and my dad decided to go to the IOW on our pushbikes. We caught the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde, and then rode from there to Brading, Sandown, Shanklin, Godshill, Newport and back to Ryde......boy were our legs knackered after that! Avoid Shanklin at the weekends, as it gets dead busy. Sandown is a lot quieter and you get a better beach too! Agree with the comments on Yarmouth......IMHO it's the best place on the island. Blackgang Chine is great if you've got children.....but again it gets very busy. Cowes hasn't been mentioned, again this is a great place if you're into boats....good for cooked breakfasts, esp the cafe nr the entrance to the ferry......used to go when the Cowes Classic / Cowes Torquay, powerboat race was on, as my brother used to work on one of the Class 1 boats (Twin Jaguar V12s, both twin-turbocharged 1700 hp & 120mph!) Been to the IOW a lot, as I used to live on the south coast between Worthing & Brighton, so used to go at least once every summer......I always think there's something special when you have to go on a ferry to get there. ENJOY! Robert

Aug 24th, 2004, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 4,697 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse I mentioned it!!! See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now?? Oops.....can't read! Robert

Aug 24th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
stillthewhizz The King of Bling Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse I mentioned it!!! See, we all agree about Yarmouth......it's lovely and probably the best place on the island. The George, right by the little pier thingy? Is that the one owned by some pop star whos name escapes me now?? Was it the bass guitarist of Dire Straits? My mind escapes me now. I would also say, stay away from Shanklin, frankly it's a -hole.

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