There are endless things to do on the Isle of Wight. With chalky white towering stacks stretching out into the English Channel, secluded sandy beaches lapped with clear water and looked over from timeless villages, the Isle of Wight is postcard perfect. As soon as you hop off your Solent ferry crossing from the mainland, you see why. You can follow the royal footsteps of Charles I and Henry VIII to the island castles or travel back two millennia to Roman villa ruins. Visit the private beach of Queen Victoria, who would surely have proclaimed “we are not amused” at the fun-loving island's array of festivals covering pop, jazz and sailing. Top places to visit on the isle of white include Osbourne House, The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Shanklin Theatre and Bembridge Lifeboat Station.
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
There are endless things to do on the Isle of Wight. With chalky white towering stacks stretching out into the English Channel, secluded sandy beaches lapped with clear water and looked over from timeless villages, the Isle of Wight is postcard perfect. As soon as you hop off your Solent ferry crossing from the mainland, you see why. You can follow the royal footsteps of Charles I and Henry VIII to the island castles or travel back two millennia to Roman villa ruins. Visit the private beach of Queen Victoria, who would surely have proclaimed “we are not amused” at the fun-loving island's array of festivals covering pop, jazz and sailing. Top places to visit on the isle of white include Osbourne House, The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Shanklin Theatre and Bembridge Lifeboat Station.
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Kayak around The Needles rocks and lighthouse
How would you like to get up close and personal with one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic landmarks?
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Visit the remains of the grandest house on the Isle of Wight
Take a trip round Appuldurcombe House which was bombed during the Second World War.
Location: Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Enjoy real country cuisine in a quintessential village pub
With locally sourced produce on the menu and a great selection of wines and real ales behind the bar it’s time to book a table at the Taverners Inn.
Location: Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage escapes on the Isle of Wight
Spend the weekend in a traditional 1960's bungalow, vintage caravan or other relic.
Location: Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Lose yourself in England’s hottest garden
Experience the Isle of Wight’s incredible microclimate first hand with a startling subtropical and exotic plant collection at Ventnor Botanic Gardens.
Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Discover dinosaur footprints on the beach
Everyone who has been to the beach has seen footprints left in the sand, but have you ever seen ones that have been left by a dinosaur?
Location: Brook, Isle of Wight
Catch some sun on a royal beach
Queen Victoria chose the Isle of Wight as her favourite holiday destination, and now you can see why with a trip to her private beach.
Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Step back to the Summer of Love at the Isle of Wight Festival
See some of the biggest names in the business from the past, present and future at this legendary music festival in June.
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Deckchairs, pirates and runaway trains at Shanklin seafront
Shanklin seafront has loads to keep the kids quiet and plenty of places for adults to take it easy.
Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Get lost in Blackgang Chine’s world of imagination
With a surprise round every corner, Britain’s oldest theme park will awaken the imaginations of kids and grown-ups alike.
Location: Blackgang, Isle of Wight
Go on the Taste Round the Island Cycle Route
Enjoy a three to four night cycle tour on quiet country lanes right around the Island, whilst stopping at top quality food and drink “taste locations” on route.
Location: Isle Of Wight
Learn to sail, windsurf or canoe on the Isle of Wight
Your kids can take to the high seas and windsurf, canoe and sail their way around the 65 miles of the island’s spectacular coastline.
Location: Isle of Wight
Head to the Isle of Wight for Festival of the Sea
For nine days, you'll be spoiled for choice as the island serves up a wide range of sea-related activities.
Location: Isle Of Wight
Trip-trap along the troll’s trail
This family-friendly cycle and walking path encompasses an exciting trail of artwork, sculpture and trolls under bridges.
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Experience the world’s biggest sailing regatta
With up to 40 races a day and more than 1,000 boats pulling into harbour, Cowes Week is the sailing spectacular event not to be missed.
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Goodleaf Tree Climbing
Take to the trees with Goodleaf and get a different perspective of the Isle of Wight.
Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
Take a trip through an inspiring chine
The leafy gorge of Shanklin Chine is lined with rare plants, wildlife and waterfalls and makes for a magical walk day or night.
Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Holiday in a treehouse
If you are looking for an adventurous escape with no compromise in comfort then it’s time you took to the trees.
Location: Wootton, Isle of Wight
Celebrate the written word at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Visit the Isle of Wight between 11-14 October for the Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2018, and you can help honour the great literature that was inspired by the island.
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Get on your bike and take on the ‘Hills Killer’
Do you have what it takes to battle your bike up the most challenging hills on the Isle of Wight?
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
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