Friday 28 November 2014

Things to do in the Winter on the Isle of Wight whilst staying at Niton Barns

Winter is fast setting upon us and the temperature is dropping rapidly. Does this mean bad news for tourists and locals alike? Absolutely not! 

We’re so fortunate to be placed here on such a beautiful Island, surrounded by sea, acres upon acres of lovely farmland, walking trails, cycle tracks and coastal paths - all there to soak up the true tranquility of the coastal landscape.

Now, with the above mentioned; there is still a lot more to do on the Island throughout the Winter months rather than walking around and exploring the coastal scenery, there are literally HUNDREDS of attractions to visit (difficult to do in just one week!), as well as fantastic cuisines to eat at and enjoy the true feeling of a home from home on your stay. We thought it would be a great idea to pass on to you some of our past customers’ favourite places to go on the Island during the Winter. So here it goes:


Wight Karting arrived on the Island in April, 2014 and has fast-become the primary place for adrenaline junkies, families with children, and people who are just looking for some excitement, different from watching a movie at the Cinemas in Newport or Ryde. For as little as £8 for children and £15 for adults, having a fun afternoon on the go karting track is a perfect place for bonding and taking home memories that would be difficult to create elsewhere. 


Busy Bees started off many years ago as a simple garden centre. During recent years’ success, Busy Bees has undergone some absolutely enormous expansions and has become the go-to place for shoppers who like to browse and grab a bite to eat in their lovely in-house cafe. They stock some of the most unusual household and garden items which tend to fit quite nicely with most people’s tastes.

Well worth a visit in our eyes.


One of the few island-based zoos where animals are kept (very well we may add). Housing an array of animals from Penguins, Flamingoes and Otters through to Alpacas, Wallabies and Meerkats; the Seaview Wildlife Encounter is PERFECT for families with small children. The visit in total can last from as little as two hours through to the whole day. We’ve never heard anyone leave there with disappointment.


Visit Queen Victories holiday home on the Isle of Wight. Prices for families (two adults, three children) come as low as £26.80. Despite being open on weekends only during the Winter months, Osbourne House is still a must-see on your Winter break at Niton Barns. With tours around the whole house and absolutely beautiful gardens, we couldn't recommend a visit to this stunning location more!




With so many things to do on the Island throughout the Winter, it’s been so difficult to whittle down to just four of the favourites. 


If you’ve been to the Island recently, or even better, stayed at Niton Barns before; maybe you could comment and let us know of any havens that you’ve found and would have added to the list.