This in from Visit Isle of Wight, in their own words. Ed
The IW Steam Railway has maintained a Tourist Information Point in the car park for three years, but they have recently decided to take advantage of support from the Isle of Wight Council and Visit Isle of Wight and join the Island’s network of independent Tourist Points.
The Information Point has been upgraded with new signage, increased display for leaflets and a bench for people to sit and read the information. A large wall map of the Island is also a feature of the modernised Tourist Point.
Peter Vail, General Manager at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway says
“We established our Tourist Information Point in response to many visitor requests for information of activities and places of interest to enhance their stay on the Island. Being in a rural location, access to leaflets and other tourist related information has greatly helped our ability to provide this essential service to our visitors. We are constantly amazed and delighted just how much information is gathered from this simple but effective facility.”
This new visitor information point is the latest in a series of investments made by Visit Isle of Wight, thanks to financial support from the Isle of Wight Council, aimed at improving visitor information across the Island. Since July 2013, new tourist information points have opened in Shanklin, Ryde, Brighstone, Ventnor , Brading, Godshill, Sandown, Newport, Yarmouth, East Cowes and Freshwater Bay.
Councillor Shirley Smart, Executive member for Economy and Tourism, said:
“I am very pleased to welcome Havenstreet at IW Steam Railway to the Isle of Wight’s network of tourist information points. The IW Steam Railway attracts many visitors who are then looking for further information about the Island. The convenient location of the new Tourist Information Point will be of great benefit to visitors to the Island.”
