Fort Victoria Country Park

Lovely place to take a stroll around.Venue is open 24/7 and is free of charge as it’s run by the Isle of Wight council .Large car park which is free to park at.Small number of shops selling various items, however most closed when we attended.There is a cafe on site which seemed reasonably priced.There is a small shingle/stone beach which is lovely for a short stroll along.Worth while bringing a picnic with you to have on the grass over looking The Solent and Hurst. Castle.Walk along the top of the old fort tells you about the history of the fort.Great place to spend a few hours.Suitable for dog and those with limited mobility.

Nice walks and brilliant views. Pity the cafe was closed at the time.

A really big Fort. They have some museum to visit. There is some nature walks in the area. The sea here is dangerous so no swimming is recommended.

A great place to go for a few hours on a good day. Both my 6 & 17 y/old daughters enjoyed it there. Lovely woodland walks & scenic views. Free to park. The cafe staff were pleasant. Toilets there which were clean. If you wanted a map you put in a contribution towards upkeep

Fort Victoria is one of the best. Sea, countryside, great cafe and coastal walks. Free parking and easy access to Yarmouth. Immerse yourself in history. Don't forget to visit nearby Golden Hill Fort too! Ensure you grab a coffee and sausage roll from Cafe Verdi

Stunning views of the Solent, great for a picnic or bit to eat at the cafe. You can wonder ontop of the Fort to enjoy at 360° view. You can enjoy costal walks or if you prefer to sit on a bench and watch the world go by

A beautiful place to visit, sit, paint, picnic, walk, sea fish, and so much more. Bring the family, including the four-legged ones.Enjoy a snack or a meal at the beachside Cafés or use the parks permanent Bbqs. Visit the small, interesting businesses, studios, and planetarium; there's something for everyone. Most of the businesses are closed during the winter, but some open during the half term school holidays.There is usually a ghost or pumpkin hunt at Halloween.

A peaceful woodland and coastal walk, half an hours walk along the coastal path from Yarmouth. Great dog walks, stunning views across Hurst narrows with vistas from the Needles to Yarmouth with the Purbecks and New Forest Coast in view at various points.Mostly Holm oak woods, good underfoot in the dry but looks to be clayey in the rainy season. We saw no squirrels in mid summer, no pine trees but maybe better in acorn season.The Fort has a cafe, large green area and beach. Access to the beach becomes restricted as you approach Fort Albert with private holiday homes.The Circular walk continues in open farmland but there's a signposted higher woodland walk back to the entrance. Paths are well maintained.Don't miss the Boathouse xafe.

Stunning views across the Solent. Fierce tides so no swimming here. The fort is impressive, they have some visitor attractions which we did not go into. Big bonus is the free parking. A nice spot to have a picnic and take in the view after a costal walk