Useful Links
Public Transport
National Rail Enquiries - for train timetables and fares
Island Line - The Island's railway operator
South West Trains - Services to/from Portsmouth and Lymington
National Express coaches serve our Portsmouth Harbour terminal
Southern Vectis - Isle of Wight busses
First Bus & Stagecoach - Buses in and around Portsmouth
Community Rail Partnerships
Lymington and Brockenhurst community rail partnership
Isle of Wight community rail partnership
Media and Local Information
Isle of Wight Radio - Local radio for the Island
Isle of Wight County Press - The Island's weekly paper
BBC Where I Live
Solent Waters - All you want to know about shipping in the Solent
Island Weather from the BBC
Isle of Wight Economic Partnership - As award winning experts for the Isle of Wight Economy the partnership deliver key regeneration projects, attracts investment & business to the South East, assists local companies & helps with relocation to the Isle of Wight.
Visitor Guides
We Take Euros - guide to local establishments in Portsmouth who accept Euros as payment
Wightlife - The comprehensive Isle of Wight visitor guide magazine
gowight.com - Experience the beauty and spirit of the Isle of Wight from the comfort of your own home. Gowight features high quality videos of where to stay, what to do and where to eat
Island Breaks The official Isle of Wight Tourism website is the definitive Island holiday guide.
Visit South-East England - Discover the delights of South East England.
Locallife - Your complete guide to life on the Isle of Wight
Visit Shanklin - Shanklin visitor guide and accommodation listings
Lets go with the children - Ideas for days out with the family
Visit Portsmouth - Official Portsmouth visitor guide
Welcome to Portsmouth - Information for both visitors and residents
Isle of Wight Natural History & Archaeological Society - information about the nature, geology and archaeology of the Island.
Vizzitnewforest.com - VizzitNewForest - The New Forest National Park Online Magazine.
Isle of Wight Visitor - A showcase of the very best of what the Island has to offer visitors through high quality video produced by the OnboardTV team.
Island Eye - Isle of Wight Virtual Guide
www.simonseeks.com - Simon Seeks - Expert-rated hotels, travel guides and itineraries.
Island Attractions
IOW Steam Railway - the Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed but its unique atmosphere has been preserved by the volunteer-run Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Amazon World - the largest exotic animal attraction on the Isle of Wight!
English Heritage - for Osborne & Appuldurcombe Houses, Carisbrooke & Yarmouth Castles.
Brading Roman Villa - the new £3million Exhibition & Visitor Centre.
Dinosaur Isle - Britain's first purpose built dinosaur mueseum and visitor attraction.
Robin Hill - Set in 88 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside the park is a favourite Isle of Wight Attractions for all ages.
Blackgang Chine - 40 acres of spectacular cliff-top gardens with attractions, shows and rides for all the family.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter - Information about the park, including details of its Flamingos and Penguins, events, prices, and education.
Wight Painting Holidays - Come and enjoy a watercolour course or painting holiday break on the spectacular Isle of Wight. Paul Hewson specialises in watercolour landscape painting for beginners and improvers.
The Walking Holiday Company - The Walking Holiday Company - specialise in arranging self guided walking holidays. Let us arrange your Isle of Wight walking break. Take a look at our web site for more inspiration!
Mainland Attractions
Spinnaker Tower - Portsmouth's spectacular 170m high observation tower.
Gunwharf Quays - Shopping and leisure development on Portsmouth Harbour.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the home of the Royal Navy.
Sports
Wightlink Islanders - The Island's Premier League speedway team
Wightlink Raiders - The Island's ice hockey team
Newport Football Club - Wessex League - Premier Division football.
Events
IOW Festival - the major music festival held over 3 days in June.
Bestival - music festival in September
Isle of Wight Walking Festival - every May the Isle of Wight hosts the UK's largest walking festival
Old Gaffers Festival - Yarmouth's harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels
Cycling Festival - a 9-day bonanza of cycling mania in September
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