The Wonders of the Isle of Wight with Oli & Isobel

 The Wonders of the Isle of Wight 

The iconic landmark The Needles was everything we had hoped for! The views were to die for and we loved looking through the telescope to see them close up. 

A few of us jumped at the chance to take the chair lift all the way down the cliff edge down to Alum Bay.

We visited the Sand Shop where we all got to choose a glass ornament which we filled with the coloured sand that you can only find on the island. We were thrilled with our little mementos. 

           

Next was a trip to the Glass Factory to watch the skilled craftsmen create some incredible glassware. The Sweet Factory was also a treat and luckily for us we got to sample a few tasty treats too! 

       
                

It was game on down at the bowling alley and there were high score all round. It was great to see everyone showing great sportsmanship.

We visited Godshill Model Village, where this charming attraction featured meticulously crafted 1:10 scale models of local landmarks, including the iconic All Saints Church. The models are set within beautifully landscaped gardens adorned with bonsai trees, water features, and whimsical touches like a teapot and toadstool, creating a peaceful and immersive experience.

We gave Maid Marion & Robin Hood a run for their money down at the archery range. After a brief instruction we were soon firing our arrows, hitting the target mat. 

We love celebrating a birthday on one of our holidays, especially when cake is involved. .

We loved making a splash in the great indoor pool. The boys loved going down the water flumes! 

You would always find us up on the dance floor, showing off our disco moves to the fabulous live bands. 

There was no stopping our active group as we competed against each other in  a mini pool tournament. There were also some great shots at the riffle shooting, a great activity that some had never tried before.