Slightly further afield but worth a visit is the charming Isle of Wight. Accessible by ferry from Southampton and Lymington, the island makes for a lovely day trip.

 

There are hundreds of attractions and events on the island, including:

 

• Osborne House, Queen Victoria's family home

• The annual Isle of Wight Festival

• The Needles Park, site of the famous Needles Rocks and Lighthouse

• Cowes Week regatta

 

The Red Funnel ferry terminal in Southampton is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Little Trout: click here for directions and click here for the ferry timetable for journeys to East Cowes.

 

The Wight Link ferry terminal in Lymington is approximately an hour's drive from Little Trout: click here for directions and click here for the ferry timetable for journeys to Yarmouth.