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Cycling route on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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A family walking along Appley promenade at Ryde on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is a great half term destination for families but are you allowed to go there on holiday?

Can I go on holiday to the Isle of Wight this October half term? 

Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is an excellent place to spot butterflies, with over two thirds of the UK’s 61 species resident here. And the wonderful thing about butterfly-spotting is that they are pretty much everywhere, as long as you choose a reasonably sunny day.

The Butterfly Effect...

Things to do

A family and their dog walking along the beach at Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

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Family and dog on Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

School children having fun at Tapnell Farm Park, Isle of Wight

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children fun tapnell farm

A family of two adults and two children cycling on the Isle of Wight in autumn

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Family cycling on the Isle of Wight

A family sits on a sea wall looking out to sea and across to Portsmouth from Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Family looking out to sea and across to Portsmouth from Ryde, Isle of Wight

This October half-term, when travelling to the Isle of Wight, kids, bicycles, and dogs go free with Wightlink

Half term family breaks to the Isle of Wight

Shopkeepers standing outside The Velvet Pig shop in Ryde, Isle of Wight

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The Velvet Pig shop in Ryde, Isle of Wight

Appley Tower in autumn, Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Appley Tower in autumn, Isle of Wight

A slate of Bao buns and a glass of bubbly on a table overlooking the beach at Cadet Beach Club, Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Food at Cadet Beach Club, Ryde

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Goodleaf-Tree-Climbing

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Aerial view of Ryde Pier and Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Top tips for your visit to the pretty Victorian town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight

A ticket to Ryde

Ryde

Take a Yoga Class on Water Along the River Yar

Stand up paddleboard yoga on the River Yar, Isle of Wight

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Beach yoga on the Isle of Wight (Image courtesy IW Yoga With Emma)

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Breathe Easy at a Pranayama and Meditation Weekend Retreat

Group of walkers walking along the Isle of Wight coastline

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Coastline walks

Yoga on the Isle of Wight (image thanks to Yoga with Emma)

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The sun shines over a countryside scene of rolling hills and fields on the Isle of Wight

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Countryside on the Isle of Wight

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Outdoor fitness with Balance + Glo

Yoga teacher Carol Macartney  practicing Yoga on the Isle of Wight

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Carol Macartney Yoga - Isle of Wight (3)

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SUP Yoga on the Isle of Wight

We are proud to provide the link to one of the UK’s oldest and most serene wellness destinations – the Isle of Wight

Jenny Stewart beach yoga on the Isle of Wight

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Wellness retreats on the Isle of Wight

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Sea Eagles hadn't been seen on the Isle of Wight in over 240 years until recently. A reintroduction project has seen a small number of the bird return - find out how you can spot them.

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Spotting Isle of Wight sea eagles

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The Isle of Wight is known for being a challenging but beautiful place to ride a bicycle. Tim Wiggins provides insight into two of his favourite training loops on the Island.

Challenging rides on the Isle of Wight for expert cyclists looking to escape the city

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It’s not all about the food. For a real taste of the Isle of Wight, you’ll want to sample some of the Island’s fine liquid fare while you’re here.

Local Isle of Wight tipples

Where to eat

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Ventnor-Botanic-Gardens

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We’re very dog-friendly here on the Isle of Wight, so there’s no need to leave the pooch behind when you go out for something to eat.

Places to eat with your pooch

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Golden-retreiver-in-car-iow-road-trip

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Once you step off the ferry, there are many pet-friendly ways to navigate around the Island to experience everything it has to offer.

Pet-friendly travel around the Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight produce is a favourite with chefs, and we think you and your family will love it too. There’s so much to choose from when visiting and you’ll have easy access to the freshest food and gourmet delights from the Island’s artisan makers.

Sample some delicious Isle of Wight produce during your stay

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Cycling around the Isle of Wight is great fun. Cycling expert and Islander, Tim Wiggins, has rounded up five things you should take with you on your journey.

Five things to take for a bike ride around the Isle of Wight

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Find travel inspiration, what’s on guides and things to on the Isle of Wight and across the south coast.

The real Isle of Wight

Can I go on holiday to the Isle of Wight this half term?

The Butterfly Effect…