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Isle of Wight adventure for school kids
Next year as part of my daughter’s ongoing school work, I and a hand full of teachers and parents will be heading to the Isle of Wight. I supposedly visited the island when I was a child, although I don’t have many memories of the trip.
It is going to be a special visit for us to the island, especially for my little girl, who as yet, has not experienced travel on a large vessel. Most of the kids in her class are the same, and have only seen pictures these types of large vessel in books or on television. Our boat journey takes us from Portsmouth to Ryde across the Solent on the Isle of Wight ferry. It is probable that we will cross the Solent on one of the new Catamarans that are being used by the ferry company. I was up for this idea, as I am now aware that they rapidly gobble up the distance with an expected crossing time of twelve minutes.
Another first for me is being a helper amongst a large group of someone else’s kids. Managing the welfare of your own kids is one thing, but to to keep an eye out for lots of others is quite different. We will be staying for three nights, and hope to be visiting some of the island’s many attractions. Some of the places that have been recommended for us to visit during the stay include:
1. Dinosaurisle
Dinosaurisle is a purpose built interactive museum that was built in 2001 on the site of the old Museum of Isle of Wight, which housed the island’s geology and fossil collection. The new building was designed to resemble a giant pterodactyl, and was designed by local architect Rainey Petri e Johns. They have fossils dating from the Ice Age all the way back to the Cretaceous period when the Earth was still dominated by the dinosaurs who are represented by life sized electrical models. There are plenty of guided tours and lots of interesting things to engage and fascinate the kids.
2. Steam railway
Sadly most of the line was closed by 1966 having covered nearly 54 miles of island territory. The line today is lovingly maintained by a team of volunteers, who have been devoting their time since 1971. The oldest of the collection of trains dates back to 1876 in the middle of the Victorian era. Full journey return tickets generally allow unlimited travel on day of issue only (subject always to availability).
3. Sandown
Sandown looks an interesting place to visit, with its lovely bay and sheltered golden sands. You will probably enjoy a stroll on the Victorian promenade created over a century ago. You will find here one of the last remaining Victorian piers, which afford great views out over the Sandbanks bay. You can use an indoor swimming pool and a pitch and putt course, tennis facilities and nearby restaurants and shops.
4. Bestival
Although Bestival is a fun packed fantastic adventure, I don’t think they are quite old enough for that yet, and unfortunately the teachers won’t let me slip off to experience it again for myself!
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