Activities on the Isle of Wight

Refurbished in 2018 with a fully-licensed bar on board, the Coral Star is a beautiful wooden passenger boat that hosts tours down the Needle Channel as well as sailings between Lymington and Yarmouth. 

For more than 120 years, the Isle of Wight Gun Club has been one of the best shooting locations on the Isle of Wight, specialising in clay pigeon shoots. 

A family-run business with more than 60 years' experience in clay pigeon shooting. 

An established shooting ground that places emphasis on safety, comfort, and having fun. 

Overlooking the English Channel, this seaside links-style golf course is 5,725 yards long and a challenging par 69. 

Cowes Golf Club is a friendly club offering competitive, social and junior golf and is a great course for golfers of all experience levels. 

Osborne Golf Club offers a 9 hole golf course of 6358 yards from the Championship tees. Its parkland setting is noted for the red squirrels you're likely to see as you play through. 

A challenging 9-hole course featuring rolling greens and a lush backdrop

An 18-hole, par 70 course offers some challenging moments and fun play for all levels. 

Westridge Golf Centre comprises a fully covered floodlit golf range powered by Toptracer and Power Tee, with a large putting green and practice bunker. 

Just 20 minutes from the East Cowes ferry terminal, this is a friendly, fun social club for all levels of golf ability. 

Ventnor Golf Club is the oldest club on the Isle of Wight, founded in 1892. The course features some of the best views on the Island, providing panoramic vistas over the surrounding country side, to the mainland and English Channel.

Wight Karting offers 500m of outdoor floodlit go-karting track for the adrenalin junkie. Race your friends and family at this thrilling Formula 1-style karting course.

If you want to get started on the water, improve your existing skills, or gain RYA qualifications, UKSA offers training programs in windsurfing and other water sports. Learn the correct techniques to enjoy a lifetime of fun on the water. 

Tree climbing with Goodleaf is a unique activity – it's not a high ropes course, so you’re unlikely to have ever done anything like it before. It’s loads of fun, a brilliant way to enjoy the great outdoors and perfect for families and groups.

No experience required – join one of our group surfing lessons to kickstart or progress your existing skills under the guidance of qualified instructors.

Bembridge Marine Ltd's  fleet of six RIBs can be hired for the day, week or month from Bembridge, Seaview or Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight.

Enjoy a range of paintball games suitable for birthdays, stag/hen parties, corporate and team building exercises - or just a fun day with a group.

Isle of Wight's longest established woodland paintballing site is a perfect for a fun group activity. 

Experienced paragliding instructors offer a range of instructional courses and tandem flying experiences. 

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with tandem flights and on-site accommodations. 

Solent Rib Charter own Europe's largest fleet of Ribs and is the market leading provider of Rib Hire, Rib Charter, Commercial Rib Charter and Bareboat Rib Hire services. Our Ribs are fast, fun, safe, new and immaculately presented.

Solent Marine Events' Sunseeker Charters are perfect for special occasions and groups. Cruise the Medina River and sightsee from the water. 

Established in 1998, First Contact Boat Charters and Sea School  offer private RIB and Powerboat charter from Solent Harbours. Choose from half-hour trips to full day excursions. 

Join your skippers for a full day on the Solent with no previous experience required. Just bring yourself and a packed lunch, we will do the rest.

C2RIBS offer powerboat hire, RIB Charters, RIB Hire and Boat hire, based on The Solent. Each Charter is tailored to your specification whether out with friends, corporate clients or family.

Groups of up to 12 can enjoy rib trips and charters in luxury rib, Lightning Rebel. Trips can be organized from any port in the Solent. 

Whatever yachting skills you want to learn and however far you want to progress your qualification, you’ll find the ideal course at UKSA. Learn the correct techniques to enjoy a lifetime of fun on the water. 

Choose from half-day and full-day rib charters for groups up to 10. See sights like the Needles lighthouse, Hurst Castle, and much more.