Nearby Attractions

The campsite is just over a mile from the town of Ryde and you can easily reach many of the Island's beautiful beaches with a small drive. Appley beach is just over 2 miles from the site.

Attraction	Description	Location	Distance from Roebeck Farm
	The Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However its unique atmosphere has been perfectly preserved by the largely volunteer-run Isle of Wight Steam Railway, which began operating trains in 1971.	Havenstreet or Wootton.	2 miles.
	Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's three biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Toer or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live.	Downend, Near Arreton.	4.5 miles.
	Brickfields has much to offer all age groups. With a wide variety of horses from the mighty Shire to the miniature Shetlands as well as farm animals and pets. In the high season porker's paradise plays host to some highly trained racing pigs. All this together with working Blacksmiths demonstrations, wagon rides, carriage collection and heritage museums, a cafe and bar ensures a very enjoyable day out.	Binstead, Ryde.	1.5 miles.
Osbourne House	In 1845 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House and its 1000 acres. Osborne House was a retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. They greatly enjoyed the Isle of Wight, far from the pressures court life at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.	East Cowes.	7.5 miles.
Puckpool Park	18 hole Putting green, 15 hole crazy golf, Two tennis courts and three bowling greens. Hop on the Ryde Road train (dotto train) linking with the town centre and Waterside Pool. Isle of Wight wireless museum.	Ryde	3 miles.
Appley Beach	Appley Park has pitch and putt and the Victorian landmark Appley Tower. It's a place for young children to wear themselves out whilst you soak in the sun and the wonderful views across Ryde to the mainland of Portsmouth	Ryde.	3 miles.
Blackgang Chine	40 acres of Victorian cliff top gardens hold surprises around every corner. Developed over many years eccentric attractions include: Giant Hedge Maze, Water Gardens, Hall of Funny Mirrors and viewpoint picnic areas.	Blackgang, Near Ventnor.	18 miles.
The Needles	The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular chairlift.	Alum Bay.	21 miles.
Carisbrooke Castle	Carisbrooke Castle is a Norman stone motte and bailey fortress, built on top of a Roman fort and surrounded by Elizabethan defenses designed to withstand artillery.	Alum Bay.	9 miles.

For more places to visit, see the official Isle of Wight Web-Site.

Buses

Southern Vectis service 33/34 runs every half hour to Ryde with connecting buses to destinations across this Island. The bus stop is approximately ¾ mile from the site. There are also six buses a day that go from the bus stop near the Upton Cross roundabout (approx. 200m from the site) to Newport and Ryde (see www.svoc.co.uk for further information).

Fishing Lake

Day passes for a well stocked freshwater fishing lake situated on the site are available at reasonable prices.