Looking for a family fun day out then head to Rylstone Gardens in Popham Road, it’s a real hidden gem. Set within the Shanklin Conservation Area on the south side of Shanklin Chine and bordered by coastal cliff to the east.

Explore the award-winning gardens, surrounded with mature trees, a haven for local wildlife and a chance to spot a red squirrel or two.

The public gardens feature a traditional tea room, serving fresh homemade cakes, cream teas, and more or test your skills with a hole in one with a game of crazy golf, this 18 hole course is great fun for the whole family. With undercover seating, it’s the perfect place for an afternoon tea or a family filled fun afternoon, whatever the weather.

Pull up a chair or bring a blanket along and listen to the free open-air concerts which are run throughout the Summer at the Bandstand, played by local bands and groups who entertain the crowd during the afternoon and evenings.