3 days in the Isle of Wight: an accessible itinerary

This is a three-day Isle of Wight break built around short hops and clear access. Every attraction listed states disabled access, from Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre on day one to Blue Reef Aquarium and Clarence Pier on day two, which sit just 6.7 miles apart. Lunches are kept simple and close by: Love All Food is 5.8 miles from the morning stop and holds a 5/5 food hygiene rating, as do Northney Farm Tea Room (open Mo-Su 10:00–17:00) and The Pilot, a 0.7-mile hop from day three's Splashdown Water Park.

For a base, Daish's Hotel in Shanklin states disabled access and WiFi, and sits 0.5 miles from Shanklin station — the nearest station to the Isle of Wight — with Shanklin beach 0.3 miles away, rated Excellent for bathing water by the Environment Agency. Access needs vary, so check parking, toilets and lifts with each place before you book.