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A film crew filming a scene in front of a historic house on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight as seen on screen – from TV comedies to Bollywood epics

Isle of Wight

5 min read

Two images side by side in a montage, one of ponies in the countryside of The New Forest, another of The Needles landmark on the Isle of Wight

Why choose? Discover the best of The New Forest and the Isle of Wight in one unforgettable trip

Isle of Wight

8 min read

An ice cream in a waffle cone being held up by a hand against a blue sky

Beaches and cream – the best coastal spots for ice cream on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

5 min read

A group of 4 women in sportswear doing yoga poses on a beach on the Isle of Wight

Relax, recharge and reset on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

7 minute read

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in August

Isle of Wight

5 min read

A black and white border collie in a river next to a tree on the Isle of Wight

Keeping cool: a dog’s guide to the Isle of Wight in summer

Isle of Wight

8 min read

A man with his head in the jaws of a dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Dinosaur Isle Museum on the Isle of Wight

Inspirational Islanders: David Button, Dinosaur Isle Museum

Isle of Wight

5 min read

Panoramic view across the Needles headland, with white chalk cliffs, turquoise sea and dozens of sailing boats scattered across the Solent.

The top 10 places most recommended for a first-time visitor on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

A group of cyclists on a scenic tarmac road on the Isle of Wight, overlooking the coastline

The Best of Both: Cycling Highlights from the Isle of Wight and the New Forest

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