Top Isle of Wight attractions for 1 and 4 y.o?

[Bluejellybean23]

Please can I have your top tips or places to visit with a 1 and 4 year old so I can start putting together a little itinerary for when we go in a few weeks please - TIA.

Donkey sanctuary, its free and lovely

Can't remember which beach it is (south west and possibly Compton beach?) But at the right time of day you can see fossilised dinosaur footprints. Absolutely fantastic and quite a lovely walk down the beach so take a picnic and make a day of it. Still excites the adults in the group but the kids love it. Needles is good but the top is very touristy and the chair lift is a bit eek with small wriggly people but you can walk up and down if you don't want to go on it.

Mottistone Park/House is also lovely for a more sedate trip out. Although the gardens may have peaked by now.

Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with IoW with tiddlers or adults. Plenty to do.

Robin Hill for letting off steam, and they usually do a light show as the afternoons get darker.
Blackgang Chine
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At Sandown there's a good crazy golf near the Dinosaur Museum (and the Bandstand for lunch - not cheap though yummy)
Monkey Haven

The miniature village in Godshill. The village itself has lovely tea rooms and gardens so it's a good half day with younger kids. You could also incorporate a short walk up to the church.
Ventnor Beach is sheltered and good for young ones. Harry's Tea Room (overlooking the beach) is fantastic and there is a pub at the end of the beach with a pirate theme which does decent food (and kid-friendly menu).

Tapnell farm is good for very little ones.

https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park

I second Tapnell Farm. There is plenty that's indoors if it rains. My 5 and 2 year olds loved it. We also did Dino Isle and the butterfly park.

I loved the Isle of Wight donkey sanctuary.
It's free to get in but they appreciate donations. There's a cafe and shop on site too.