Hampshire to the Isle of Wight

Tour highlights

  • Discover the warships in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard
  • Enjoy views across the south coast from the Spinnaker Tower
  • Explore the historic city of Winchester
  • Sample the produce following a gin distillery tour
  • Visit the scenic Isle of Wight

Days 1 - 3: Winchester Cathedral and a Gin Distillery

Day 1 - Arrive at Winchester Morn Hill Club Campsite

Settle into the campsite and meet your tour hosts and fellow members.

Day 2 - Winchester Cathedral and a Gin Distillery

You’ve got a contrasting day ahead starting with a trip to visit Winchester Cathedral. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Cathedral, where you can marvel at its stunning Gothic architecture and explore the historic surroundings of this iconic English landmark.

The afternoon then takes a very different turn as you head to Bombay Sapphire Distillery. You may recognise the distinctive sapphire blue gin bottles and now you get to see the inner workings of the distillery as you learn about the distillation process and the variety of ingredients used in modern day gins. And of course, it's only fair that you get to sample the end result!

Day 3 - Free day to enjoy at your leisure

You might want to venture back into Winchester today to explore more of the city or enjoy a relaxing lunch. Or maybe you want to get out and enjoy the gently rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, the UK’s newest national park.

Days 4 - 6: Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight

Day 4 - Portsmouth Dockyard and the Spinnaker Tower

Head for the coast today and the historic city of Portsmouth, with its rich naval history that continues to this day in its role as a key port for the Royal Navy. The Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth is home to some of the most notable ships in our history. You can set foot on HMS Victory, the flagship for Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar, and see the remains of the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s warship which infamously sank on its maiden voyage and which was recovered from the sea bed in those famous scenes of the early 80’s.

After exploring the Dockyard visit the Spinnaker Tower which dominates Portsmouth’s skyline and on a clear day affords views out across the Solent, the Isle of Wight and Hampshire. The tower's high speed lift will whisk you from sea level to the viewing deck, 100 metres up the tower where you can take in those views and gaze out across the city.

Day 5 - Cross the Solent to the Isle of Wight

Leave Winchester Morn Hill Club Campsite this morning and head to the ferry port to travel across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and our Southland Club Campsite, located in the island’s countryside a short drive from the seaside town of Sandown.

Day 6 - Osborne House

Today will showcase the best of the Isle of Wight as you enjoy a guided tour of Osborne House, a favourite residence of Queen Victoria, you will be led by a local, knowledgeable guide who lives on the island.  Afterwards enjoy free time for lunch and perhaps discover the local beach area before heading back to the campsite.

Days 7 - 9: Isle of Wight

Day 7 - Free day to enjoy at your leisure

You have today at your leisure to do as you please. There might be somewhere from yesterday that you want to return to and spend a bit more time exploring or maybe you just want to relax on site and reflect on an enjoyable few days.

Day 8 - Explore the Isle of Wight

Take a coach excursion through the local countryside to explore some of the iconic landmarks that the island has to offer.

Day 9 - Free day to enjoy at your leisure

Day 10 - Depart campsite

Leave the campsite this morning and catch the return ferry back to the mainland.

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