Jamie Marsh reserves manager for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust beside his work van

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HIWWT Jamie Marsh

Red Squirrel - courtesy of Connor Corbett

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Red Squirrel - Connor Corbett

Arreton Downs Nature Reserve - Chris Archbold

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How Wightlink's partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is helping create a Wilder Wight

Working with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Isle of Wight

Things to do

Walking therapy: tracing the Island’s entire coastline

Group of walkers walking along the Isle of Wight coastline

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Coastline walks

Energy healing: a spiritual week amongst farmland

Godshill farmland at sunrise, Isle of Wight

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Godshill farmland at sunrise, Visit Isle of Wight

Open water swimming: a proven way to boost health and immunity

A man jumping into the sea on the Isle of Wight

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Man jumping into sea Isle of Wight

Forest bathing: wellness amongst the trees

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Woodhouse Copse, Wootton Visit Isle of Wight

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A view across Ventnor bay, Visit Isle of Wight

Wild, wellness-boosting holidays without the need for a passport

Healing holidays and wellbeing retreats on the Isle of Wight this summer

Family on the beach at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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The Buddle Inn at Niton, Isle of Wight

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Cycling on Military Road, Isle of Wight

Appley Tower on Ryde Beach, Isle of Wight

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A family cycling in Newport, Isle of Wight

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Newport-Family-Cycling

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Family cycling on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to explore by bicycle — with traffic-free cycle routes, quiet country lanes, and wonderful places to visit. For family bike rides and leisurely tours, it is tailor-made

5 of the best family cycling routes on the Isle of Wight

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Vegan Pizza, Isle of Wight

Vegan burger in a bun and bowl of chips from Peach, Isle of Wight

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A vegan sausage roll and pumpkins at Tansy's Pantry on the Isle of Wight

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Tansy's Pantry, Isle of Wight (1)

Inside Healthy Indulgence shop, Cowes, Isle of Wight (4)

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Healthy Indulgence, Cowes, Isle of Wight (4)

A vegan dish made with Isle of Wight Tomatoes

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Vegan Tapas Platter, Isle of Wight

To celebrate World Vegan Month throughout November and World Vegan Day on 1st November, we present to you the top five plant-based food experiences to complement a "green" trip to the Isle of Wight on board our hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight.

Top tips for world vegan month on the Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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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? 

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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...

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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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

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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

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

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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

Working with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Healing holidays and wellbeing retreats on the Isle of Wight this summer

5 of the best family cycling routes on the Isle of Wight

Enjoy World Vegan Month on the Isle of Wight

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

The Butterfly Effect…

Half term family breaks to the Isle of Wight

A ticket to Ryde

Relax, recharge and reconnect at a wellness retreat on the Isle of Wight

Spotting Isle of Wight sea eagles

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

Local Isle of Wight tipples

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