Tourism on the Isle of Wight, like many places within the UK is changing. Much of this is as a result of cut backs from Government Funding and market trends. As a consequence the Official Tourist Information Centres were closed and information is now dispensed from Tourist Information Points.
These Points are located within prominent local businesses throughout the Island and they are there to help you get the most out of your stay here on the Isle of Wight.
Located in the heart of Bembridge you will find leaflets and guides for many of the great things to do on the Isle of Wight and places to stay, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
The Tourist Information Point for Bembridge is located at Bembridge Community Library and stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Bembridge Community Library, Church Road, BEMBRIDGE, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5NA
Sandown is one of the Isle of Wight’s premier resorts, noted for the views and golden sand. To help you during your visit The Sandown Tourist Information Point is located at The Holiday Shop, which stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located on the High Street in Sandown, there is lots of free information available for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight. The staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
The Holiday Shop, 37 High Street, SANDOWN, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8DE
Yarmouth is well worth a trip to see the quaint town and bustling harbour. The Tourist Information Point for Yarmouth is at the Yarmouth Harbour Office and stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located at the edge of Yarmouth Harbour, just along from the Wightlink ferry terminal, here you can find leaflets and guides for many of the great things to see and do on the Isle of Wight, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, PO41 0NT
There is a Tourist Information Point in Havenstreet located at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, stocking a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located at an award-winning attraction, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, provides a Tourist Point where you will find lots of free information for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight. The staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, HAVENSTREET, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4DS
The Tourist Information Point for West Cowes is located at Aqua Marine Gifts & Cards and stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located in the High Street you will find leaflets and guides for many of the great things to do on the Isle of Wight and places to stay, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Aqua Marine Gifts & Cards, 60 High Street, COWES, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7RL
This has got to be THE PRETTIEST Tourist Information Point in the UK. The Tourist Information Point for Shanklin and the South of the Isle of Wight is located at Vernon Cottage Gift Shop, stocking a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
With three separate entrances including ones from the Old Village car park and High Street, Vernon Cottage is the perfect location for a Tourist Information Point. There is even a dedicated patio and garden area with tables where visitors can study the information they pick up, plus a large map of Shanklin to show visitors exactly where they are in relation to all the attractions of the Old Village, Shanklin Chine, the seafront, main shopping town and railway station.
1 Eastcliff Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6AA
Located in the home and workplace of the internationally acclaimed Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, Dimbola Museum and Galleries has an award-winning tea room and museum gift shop alongside the Tourist Point.
Here you will find lots of free information for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Dimbola , Terrace Lane, FRESHWATER BAY, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9QE
The Victoria Coastal Town of Ventnor which has seen a true revival of its’ fortunes has a Tourist Information Point at Seasons Post office and Newsagents, stocking a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located on Ventnor High Street, directly opposite Boots Chemists and The Blenheim Pub, this is a great place to find leaflets and guides for many of the things to do on the Isle of Wight, along with information on places to stay and where to eat. The staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
8 – 10 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1RY
Godshill is perhaps one of the Islands most famous of villages, for its’ thatched cottages and cream teas. The Godshill Tourist Information Point is located at Godshill Village Stores, which stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located on the High Street, the opposite side of the road to the famous Godshill Model Village, the Village Store also stocks a range of Isle of Wight maps and artwork which is available to purchase, alongside lots of free information for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight. The staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Godshill Village Store, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3HH
One of the oldest Newspapers in the country is the Isle of Wight County Press. There is a Tourist Information Point in Newport located at the Isle of Wight County Press Shop, which stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located on Pyle Street, a short walk from St Thomas’ Square where Newport Church is located, the County Press also stocks a range of Isle of Wight souvenirs, maps and guides to purchase, alongside lots of free information for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight. The staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
123 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1ST
The Quay Arts Centre is a great place to visit. Located on the old Newport key, there is a Tourist Information Point here, which will help you explore the immediate surroundings and the Island further, stocking a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located at the edge of the River Medina and Newport Harbour in the centre of Newport, the Quay Arts Centre has a cafe bar and craft shop either side of the Tourist Point, which is located next to their Box Office. Here you will find lots of free information for things to see and do on the Isle of Wight, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Quay Arts Centre, 15 Sea Street, Newport Harbour, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5BD
The Tourist Information Point for East Cowes is located at Valu 4 U and stocks a range of leaflets and guides containing useful information to help you during your stay on the Isle of Wight.
Located at Castle Street in the heart of East Cowes town centre near the Red Funnel ferry, you will be able to find leaflets and guides for many of the great things to do on the Isle of Wight and places to stay, and the staff at this information point will be more than happy to help with enquiries and offer advice where possible.
Valu 4 U, Castle Street, EAST COWES, Isle of Wight, PO32 6RD