One amazing Island, 100's of Festivals and Events... welcome to Festival Island! Your guide to events, festivals and rallies in the area, many of which are supported by Wightlink.
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Isle of Wight Guide & Events
Events in 2013
One amazing Island, 100's of Festivals and Events... welcome to Festival Island! For more information about events happening on the Isle of Wight and in and around Portsmouth, take a look at our Events section - click below
Events GuideThis part of the site will help you make the most of the Isle of Wight. Where to stay, what to do, which attractions to visit and how to get around.
The Isle of Wight offers complete tranquillity or adrenalin pumping action for the more energetic with a large selection of festivals to cater for most tastes. Whether it’s an IOW family holiday, an adventure holiday, or a holiday where you can simply relax, the Isle of Wight has always been a popular choice.
Isle of Wight hotels and guesthouses provide comfort, charm and modern facilities. Many of the best offer inclusive rates for Wightlink customers. Some special Wightlink Day Return tickets include entry to top IOW attractions including theme parks and historic sites. Over half of the Island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which makes walking holidays a delight.
Attractions on the Isle of Wight
Check out the extraordinary range of attractions and distractions over the next few pages for some great ideas of where to go, what to do and how to make the very most of your time on the IOW.
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Guide to cycle routes, shops and events on the Isle of Wight, the perfect place for a cycling holiday
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The Isle of Wight offers a huge range of sports opportunities - both on land and at sea. This guide will help you decide what to do and where to do it - no matter how physical you want to be.
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Mainland Attractions
Places to visit in Portsmouth, the New Forest and the surrounding area.
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Useful links for travel and weather on the Isle of Wight, from the official Wightlink Site for Isle of Wight Ferries.
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Adding Colour To Your Short Break on the Isle of Wight
For an island just 23 miles wide and 13 miles deep, the Isle of Wight packs in a surprising variety of attractions. Best known for sandy beaches and a dramatic coastline, it is also famous as the Garden Island, where rare plants, vineyards and natural produce flourish because of the mild climate and remarkably diverse rural landscape. The IOW also boasts a rich cultural heritage stretching from Roman times up to the present day and the annual Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival.
Short breaks have long been popular on an Island that is just a short hop across the Solent from the UK mainland. But, with so much variety on offer, why not make this a themed break – where the focus of your trip coincides with one of your main interests?
Wightlink has compiled a series of trails around the Isle of Wight designed for history enthusiasts, food lovers and people who enjoy outdoor activities.
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