TOP PICNIC SPOTS

FOOD & DRINK GUIDE TOP PICNIC SPOTS

The biggest problem you’ll have choosing your picnic site on the Isle of Wight is deciding which of the countless beauty spots is best for you! Here are just five of the really (really) good ones.

FORT VICTORIA (YARMOUTH)

An extensive coastal country park, next to a former military fort, with large grassy area and benches perfect for picnicking overlooking the Solent.

BRIGHSTONE FOREST (BRIGHSTONE)

The Island’s largest forest, ideal shelter from wind and rain, a pre/post walk to burn off those picnic calories.

TENNYSON DOWN (FRESHWATER)

Iconic backdrops, chalk cliffs, sea views, coastal flowers, bird watching, and watersports people-watching. Named after former resident Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

STEEPHILL COVE (VENTNOR)

A picturesque cove with natural seashore activities for kids to stay entertained. Tip: grab a fresh crab pasty from the Crab Shed. Careful: there’s no road down to the cove – just steep steps. BRADING DOWN (BRADING)

Fantastic views of the bay and wide-open green spaces leading down to a nature reserve. This spot is widely considered a local favourite, and there’s usually an ice cream van parked up during the main season.

BEACH BBQS: A great way to enjoy the Island on warmer evenings is with a BBQ on the beach. Choose your beach carefully, as the Council doesn’t permit BBQs on most of its managed beaches.