Cowes Maritime Museum
This museum situated in Cowes Library incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing.
YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone
Brighstone, Isle of Wight, PO30 4AXOverview
Be energetic or simply relax at YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone. On the Isle of Wight you’re only a 15min drive from all the island has to offer – walking, cycling, surfing, even checking out dinosaur footprints! This village hostel is a mile from the beach and the chalk downs. We’re only open to YHA guests in the school summer holidays 21.07.19 – 31.08.19 inc.
Why guests love YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone
Accommodation at YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone
The hostel
There is a selection of private rooms in this 14 bed Youth Hostel (2x2, 1x4, 1x6).
YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone is only open during the school summer holiday 21.07.19 - 31-08-19 inc.
Bookings are made online through YHA Isle of Wight Totland.
The hostel is self-catering only - but there are plenty of places to dine out locally.
Things to do around YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone
Cycling in Brighstone
Cycle around the whole island in a day on the Round the Island cycle route. The route is clearly marked and will give you plenty of time to enjoy the stunning scenery that the island has to offer.
Walking and Rambling in Brighstone
The Tennyson Downs walk is an amazing walk with great views across the entire island. Watch out for the rare butterfly resident to the Isle of Wight “the Glanville Fritillary”.
Mountain biking in Brighstone
The Tennyson and St Boniface Downs offer some great mountain bike trails.
Watersports in Brighstone
Go up to Cowes - the home of UK sailing. From here you can do whatever sailing course you want, you can even sail around the whole island!
Alum Bay & the Needles
This iconic British landmark – The Needles Rocks & Lighthouse are next to Alum Bay with its coloured sands in the cliffs. More details from The Needles website.
The Needles
You can't go to the Isle of Wight and not see the iconic Needles - a series of chalk stacks which protrude into the sea. At the top of the cliff, on the headland, is the Old Battery and New Batt
Fort Victoria Country Park
One of the best vantage points for watching boats, the park has an aquarium & a reptilarium, history of the Sea museum, model railway, and observatory & planetarium. Visit the Fort's&n
Carisbrooke Castle
A wonderfully preserved castle, known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Don't miss the wonderful Princess Beatrice Garden. There are also regular tournaments and jousts, as w
Dinosaur Farm
3 miles Good, old-fashioned hands on museum. Activities include 3D dinosaur jigsaws, a fossil sandpit and dinosaur rubbings. Visit the website
Osborne House
Visit the royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived.
Ventnor Botanical Gardens
9 miles Protected from the wind by the chalk downs, it's a great place to learn more about plants. Don't miss the herb, palm and rock gardens. Visit the website
Godshill village
9 miles A pretty and popular old village with thatched cottages tea-gardens galore. There's also a model village, a small toy museum and Cider Barn. Visit the website
Isle of Wight Pearl
The largest collection of pearl jewellery in the UK. Select an oyster from the pool and have it set in a piece of jewellery. Visit the website
Facilities
General
- Cycle store
- Garden / grounds
Essentials
- Lounge
Entertainment
- Board games
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
Food & drink
- Dining room
- Self-catering kitchen (currently closed)
Transportation & parking
- Parking
Need to know
Check in : 17.00 - 20.00
Check out: 08.00 - 10.00
Reception times: 08.00 - 10.00 and 17.00 - 20.00
Open every day?: Open school summer holidays in July and August only.
Parking: There is no parking on site, but there is free parking 50m away in the village car park or 30m away at the end of North Street. There is a drop off/collection point close to the building on North Street.
Pets: Assistance dogs are welcome.
Volunteering
This hostel is looking for voluntary managers. Email [email protected] for more information.
History
YHA Isle of Wight Brighstone originally began as a wooden scout hut for the local Brighstone Scouts. The building underwent a complete rebuild after a successful National Lottery application and is now under joint partnership by the local Scout group and YHA.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Walk to the top of the downs above Brighstone and look for the Long Stone. Stop to take in the views and smell the air fresh off the Atlantic. Next stop – the Caribbean!
