A Country Holiday Park at Ninham

Ninham Country Holidays is a holiday park located at Ninham Farm, on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, just 1.5 miles from the beach resort of Shanklin.

It is family owned & run since 1945. The holiday park is set in 120 acres of beautiful woodland & arable farm land, most of which is accessible by the various footpaths & bridleways that pass through.  It’s a great secluded woodland location with the added benefit of only being 15min cycle ride from the nearest sandy beach at Shanklin.

If you love wildlife, you’ll love Ninham. It’s likely you will see the following creatures during your stay; buzzards, woodpeckers, wild geese, ducks, red squirrels, badgers, owls, & bats!

The Isle of Wight

Has long been known as The Garden Isle and it is noted for its warm climate & stunning scenery.

From sandy beaches through wooded glades to bracing hills, The Isle of Wight landscape is very diverse, and since 1963, about half of the Isle of Wight has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is one of the richest wildlife counties in lowland Britain & supports an astonishing range of flora and fauna. A climate similar to the Mediterranean means a wide variety of plants flourish too tender for mainland Britain. 

Places to Visit

A small Island that's big on attractions

There are attractions and a great choice of sporting facilities to visit on the Island during the spring and summer months which will suit all ages, budget and weather!!

If you are looking for a relaxing break enjoy some of the Island's culture & heritage or our museums & galleries and Island arts & crafts. 

We have everything from fun parks to animal sanctuaries, award winning beaches to extreme sports, there are an amazing number of attractions & places to visit on the Isle of Wight!

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Eating Out 

One of the highlights of any holiday is finding great places to eat and the Isle of Wight has a fantastic array to cater for all tastes and appetites.

 Eat and drink in an award winning resturants, country pubs, tradtional victorian tea room or seafood cafes on the beach. Every town and village has places to tempt you, so indulge yourself and enjoy great food, drink and friendly service.

The map belows highlights just some of the great places to eat or source local produce from. Please also visit Mat & Cats Eating Out Guide: www.mattandcat.co.uk

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Isle of Wight Towns

Shanklin

The coastal resort of Shanklin has long been a location for family holidays, with a safe sandy beaches and clear waters it forms part of Sandown Bay.

Located at the south east corner of the Island, the bay extends with  sandy beaches & promenade to the north towards Sandown & to the south, it gives way to the natural beauty of the Undercliff and the secluded beach of Luccombe.

Shanklin is famed for the pretty ‘Old Village’ which is located on the south side of the town, towards Ventnor. The village, is a collection of beautiful thatched cottages with quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms.

In the heart of The Old Village are several pubs providing good food and a great venue for a lively evening.

Ventnor

Ventnor has a wonderful Mediterranean feel. A small town clinging to the steep hillside of St. Boniface Down with hairpin bends all the way to the sea. It became popular for its mild climate & boasts one of the best sunshine hour records in the UK.

Along the seafront you will find a sandy beach with pubs, cafes and small shops. Further west you will Steephill Cove, its prettiest beach, with quant cottages and beach cafés that can only be reached on foot. The Botanical Gardens, a short walk away hosts a great variety of plants and can be reached along the seafront on the cliff path which will take you all the way to the very west of the Island if you so wish.

Yarmouth & Freshwater

Yarmouth is located on the western side of the Island and the town has grown up as a result of its natural harbour, which is guarded by Yarmouth Castle, a fortification built to protect the Solent from invading forces by Henry VIII in 1547. 
This is a bustling town which has an active community all year round

The main town of Freshwater sprawls beside the valley of the River Yar. The old part of Freshwater lies at the top of the Yar adjacent to the church. Freshwater Bay has a shingle beach with high chalk cliffs either side – some great snorkelling can be enjoyed in the clear waters of the bay – also a top surf spot on its day.  

To the extreme west of the island you will find Alum Bay - world famous coloured sand cliffs overlooking  the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark – The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse

Cowes

Cowes is famed around the world and in particular the first week of August sees the famous Cowes Week when hundreds of yachts and thousands of sailors arrive to race and party. It is a truly wonderful spectacle and in the past was patronised by the presence of Royal Yacht Britannia.                                                                                                                                          

Bembridge & Seaview

Bembridge is located almost at the eastern most point of the Island with shallow beaches offer safe bathing and hours of time beach-combing and crabbing for the kids. Bembridge offers a surprisingly busy little harbour & the village centre has a good range of small shops, delis & bakery.

Seaview is nearby, is a  quant seaside village– mostly the domain of second home owners – it does however have one the best beaches on the Island, being Priory Bay, only accessible on foot, it is  a sandy beach with lagoon at low tide backed by mature woods.      

Bembridge, like Seaview, Cowes and Yarmouth is an area often visited by celebrities, who either live in the area or have the benefit of a holiday home. When you visit the area, you too will see why it has proved popular with so many people.

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