14 year daughter doesn't want to come on next MH holiday :-(

[2spritelyislanders]

Yes that is where we are staying

Agree with Fidget, depends on what you enjoy doing. We're Wiltshire born and bred, what part are you from?

 

[Spidey]

We are from North wiltshire near Chippenham. We like just exploring and seeing the island. Not bothered at all about theme parks, especially if it ends up just being the two us. If we had our daughter on tow we would ensure we did some things to interest her. We thought about getting a weekly bus ticket to use the busses on the island. That way you get a tour as well

 

[mpdcymru]

My daughter is 23 and still comes away with us - I am clearly doing something very wrong!!

 

[2spritelyislanders]

We are from North wiltshire near Chippenham. We like just exploring and seeing the island. Not bothered at all about theme parks, especially if it ends up just being the two us. If we had our daughter on tow we would ensure we did some things to interest her. We thought about getting a weekly bus ticket to use the busses on the island. That way you get a tour as well

Hubby born in Swindon and parents-in-law used to live in Corsham, I come from Trowbridge (now Trowvegas!). Rover tickets very good idea for getting around the island, lots of interesting places to explore on and off the beaten track. Happy hols

 

[Mousy]

We lived in Box and I return to Luckingham to visit my best friend frequently. lovely part of the world., I still miss it.

How much does the ferry across to IOW cost? And time ?

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[FIDGET]

Time is between 30 mins to 1 hour depending on which ferry you use, cost is quite expensive either book direct thru a campsite they offer special all inclusive prices good value , if not doing that book thru c&cc they get 17% discount on prices.

 

[Puddleduck]

My daughter is 23 and still comes away with us - I am clearly doing something very wrong!!

Mine's 27 and wants to come with us so you might have a few more years of her company yet!

 

[FIDGET]

Hi Spidey, Just a few suggestions.
Fort victoria ( free parking )well worth a visit nice walk along sea wall into Yarmouth
Culver parade beach side car park (not free) opposite zoo, just up the road from dinosaur museum lovely sea views (also fab rock cakes from the cafe there).
Culver down , great views (can illegally overnight up here), lovely walks around the down & old fort
Appley park Ryde (free) just 100 yds from beach & nice walks along seawall to puckpool park or back into town.
Cowes park n ride opposite Aldi bus takes you into town and promenade & all the yachts etc
Blackgang to freshwater bay nice drive with several N.T. beach or cliffs car parks small charge.
Alum bay (coloured sands views of the needles , Needles battery (worth a visit) + old rocket stn derelict know. car park £5 a day
Osbourne house Carisbrooke castle both historical interest with large car parks.
Newport main town with the usual shops best car park coppins bridge CP ( not free)or Morrisons 2 hr free in town
Lake CP , nice cliff top walks or circular walk to Shanklin & Sandown along cliff back via seawall
Loads of pubs & restaurants all over the place
if you need gps for any just ask
bus pass's £24 for 7 days unlimited per person.

 

[Spidey]

Wow thanks loads of info. Good to hear it is only 40mins in any direction

We only £175 for ferry and campsite combined, so thought that was a good deal. We are really looking forward to seeing the island