Welcome to Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight

With it's sandy beaches and fine views across the solent to; Hurst Castle, Lee -On -Solent Bournemouth and Lymington. Colwell bay is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the summer months. Colwell is situated on the western side of the Isle of Wight just a 35 minute ferry journey from mainland England.

The bay is a small rural beach situated inbetween the famous Needle rock and lighthouse and the port of Yarmouth. It has a unique friendly appeal just busy enough in the summer months yet not overcrowded like some of the bigger beaches on the eastern side of the island. Colwell bay is popular with families, holidaymakers, and locals who visit the gently shelving beach year in, year out; for either the traditional game of beach cricket or the regular banter with the locals.

Colwell bay has flown the Seaside Award Flag since 1996 and displays a Water Quality award which it has won for a number of years. The bay is also used by windsurfers, and jet bikes and ski's which can be launched from Colwell Chine.

The aim of this web site is to introduce you to Colwell and hopefully point you in the direction of sites and attractions for your visit to the beautiful Isle of Wight. Attractions such as the Needles Pleasure Park, and Blackgang Chine are only a short drive away from Colwell Bay, whilst boat trips to Hurst Castle and the Needles rock and lighthouse are available from the port of Yarmouth.

As with all web sites please double check all information contained within this site with the local operators before travelling. Full details can be found either in the attractions section or the web links page on the left hand side.

If you have any queries or questions then please do not hesitate to email us at webmaster@colwellbay.com