Christmas on the Isle of Wight
Its the most wonderful time of the year, and an even more wonderful time to visit the Isle of Wight. Don’t mistake this small island as a stereotypical ‘bucket and spade’ beach resort, it’s much more than that! In the winter months, discover a whole new side to the Isle of Wight as festive wonderlands […]
Going car-free on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to visit if you are without a car, with easy train links from London, Brighton, Bristol and other major cities. Once you’re on the Island take advantage of our fantastic bus service, and take the time to appreciate the miles of unspoilt natural beauty the Island has […]
Carnival Island!
Long hailed as the ‘Carnival Capital’ of the UK, you’ll find events with a wealth of heritage and history behind them. Ryde Carnival’s Illuminated procession, is the longest-running Island carnival, first being held in honour of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. Nowadays you can find ‘Notting Hill-style’ dancers and revellers alongside the traditional seaside […]
Things to do with the Family on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is the perfect family holiday destination, of course you can still always make the most of our golden beaches and serene waters, but there’s so much more to than you may expect. If you’re looking for ideas on what to do with the kids this summer on the Isle of Wight, […]
When in Shanklin…
If you don’t feel like jumping in the car or hopping on the bus, Shanklin has plenty to keep the whole family amused without needing to venture further afield… The beaches in Shanklin are amongst some of the best in the country, in fact, Sandown Bay (which includes Shanklin Beach) won Beach of the Year […]