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Welcome to Britain's Holiday Island
Golden, plentiful and disarmingly pretty, the Isle of Wight’s beaches are arguably among Britain’s best. Considering the island’s small size, they’re surprisingly varied too! Some are framed by sweeping cliffs, others rolling countryside, while the biggest back onto lively seaside towns. Whatever your ideal beach, you’ll find it here.
The popular Victorian resorts of Sandown and Shanklin share a long strip of golden sand. Clean and gently shelving, it provides the ideal opportunity to go paddling with the little ones. There’s a wealth of watersports, arcades, tea rooms and nostalgic seaside amusements to enjoy here too.
On the eastern shore, you’ll find hidden gems like Priory Bay Beach and well-known favourites like Ryde Beach – whose enormous, powdery sands practically cry out for bucket and spade adventures!
To the north, discover Osborne House Beach, where Queen Victoria and her family holidayed. The original Royal bathing machine is, remarkably, still here!
Top Beaches on the Isle of Wight
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The classic British day out at the seaside. Break out the bucket and spade, paddle the seashore and sit back and relax in your deckchair.
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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.
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Thorness Bay
Thorness, Nr Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Thorness Bay is a secluded and private bay, just a short stroll from Thorness Bay Holiday Park, which enjoys direct access to the shore.
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Priory Bay Beach
Priory Road, Seaview, Isle of Wight
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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.
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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.
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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.
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With vintage beach huts and its own sunny micro-climate, Ventnor Beach offers a curious combination of Victorian relics and notes of the Mediterranean.
Find out moreCoastal Holiday Parks on The Isle of Wight
Landguard
Beach life
Double the fun
Eat, drink, relax
Find quality family time as you enjoy a meal together at the Granary Restaurant
This park offers:
- Holidays
- Touring
- Camping
Lower Hyde
Sparkling shores
Splash and swim
Two parks in one
Enjoy twice the fun with access to all the facilities at our sister site Landguard
This park offers:
- Holidays
- Touring
- Camping
- Glamping
- Ownership
Nodes Point
Adventures of horseback
Direct beach access
Just keep swimming
The heated indoor pools with paddling pool and waterslide will keep the kids happy
This park offers:
- Holidays
- Touring
- Camping
- Glamping
- Ownership
Thorness Bay
Slip and slide
Laze on the sands
Sail away
Visit Cowes, famous for its yacht festival and a wonderful town all year round
This park offers:
- Holidays
- Touring
- Camping
- Glamping
- Ownership
