Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Newport, England

Opened in July 2017 we are a fully insured, licensed equestrian centre and member of the Association of British Riding Schools. We offer lessons, activity days, camps, 'own a pony' days, birthday parties, beach and trail hacks for all ages from 4 years upwards from qualified instructors and staff who are First Aid trained and DBS checked. We welcome novice and experienced riders with or without their own horse and have both adult and child beginners groups as well as one to one tuition with a structured program allowing riders to monitor their progress towards industry qualifications. Our instructors have experience working with both children and adults with physical and learning difficulties so please enquire for more details. Ladies mornings are a great opportunity to ride and meet new and existing friends in a social environment. If returning to the saddle after a long break we can help you with confidence building sessions

Random-Rooms is a thrilling, immersive game experience on the Isle of Wight. Modelled on popular ‘Escape Rooms’; Random-Rooms brings together the fun of puzzles, the intrigue of an exciting story, and the adrenaline of real-life in our unique interactive rooms. Each room is carefully themed to match the story which unfolds as you search the room, solve clues, find keys, and unlock secret boxes.

Snacks and Ladders, formerly Board Cafe Bar is a board game cafe, situated in the Nodehill area of Newport on the beautiful Isle of Wight. The idea is simple, come in, either choose what you want to play, or we can guide you to the right game, and play! That’s it. In the modern world, where everything is on a screen, accessible anywhere, we’re a tech free oasis, offering you the chance to reconnect with friends and family, meet new people and actually talk! We offer a wide range of locally sourced teas and coffees, freshly made snacks and cakes and bakes from The Funky Cakery. Just want a coffee and some cake? Feel free to pop in!

Quay Arts is the Isle of Wight's leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. Open Mon to Sat : 9am -5pm Sun : 10pm - 4pm

** Now closed for 2020 season, reopening Spring 2021 ** Newport Roman Villa is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of the Isle of Wight Council Heritage Service. The well-preserved remains at Newport Roman Villa provide a fascinating insight into country life in third century Britain. The Villa has a superb bath suite with under floor heating and remnants of mosaic floors. Discover the plants Romans would have used in the beautiful herb garden. 2021 Opening: TBC. Booking advised. Admission: Adult - £3.75; Seniors - £3.25; Children (5-17 yrs) + Students - £2.75; Children under 5 – Free; Families - £11.00 ** Please visit our website for further information and Covid-19 safety procedures **

** Reopening on 8th October, 2020 ** The museum, located in Newport’s historic Guildhall, provides an introduction to the incredible history of the Isle of Wight - the best place to start any Isle of Wight Holiday! Visitors can view some of the Island’s latest archaeological finds, find out about Garibaldi’s connection to the Isle of Wight and view the current temporary exhibition ‘A Tale of Two Shipwrecks’. ** The museum has introduced a number of measures to help keep visitors safe. Please visit our website for further information and Covid-19 safety procedures **

The Visit Isle of Wight Visitor Information Centre in the heart of Newport is open daily. Our friendly Travel Ambassador team are here to help visitors with inspirational ideas of days out on the Isle of Wight. We specialise in car free travel including cycling, walking, train, and bus travel. You can buy tickets for island events and a range of local Isle of Wight produce and gifts.