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Former journalist Gavin Foster has lived on the Isle of Wight all his life. Here he describes some of the Isle of Wight indoor activities that keep his family entertained and educated.

Wet weather family things to do on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Beat the gloom this Blue Monday with the perfect antidote to the post-Christmas season: a trip to the idyllic Isle of Wight with Wightlink.

Trade the January Blues for seaside views with Wightlink

Where to eat

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If you scratch beneath the Isle of Wight surface, you'll find a treasure trove of fantastic producers and artisans which make the Island a hidden gem for foodies. Until now

The growing foodie scene on the Isle of Wight

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kids children victoria of wight play area

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Travelling abroad can be expensive, time consuming and stressful, especially with children. The popular alternative is a staycation.

Enjoy a hassle-free holiday on the Isle of Wight

Wightlink

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Headon-Warren-view-1170x720-1024x630

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Heading to the beach may not immediately spring to mind during the winter months, but when there is a chill in the air, there are actually many ways to enjoy our coastlines.

Winter Beaches on the Isle of Wight

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Cars check in at Wightlink's Gunwharf port, Portsmouth

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Looking to visit the Isle of Wight but never taken your car on a ferry before? Don’t be daunted by the unknown; ferries are a fantastic way to travel!

Top tips for ferry travel

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The-Garlic-Farm

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Delysia-Farm-Shop

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Brighstone-Village-Shop

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Food is never too far from our minds (and bellies) at this time of year. Warming, hearty comfort food and festive treats are top of the list. Thankfully, the Island is home to an array of artisan producers, makers, farmers and fishermen, all stocking our farm shops to the rafters with their goods.

Eat local this Christmas

Russian State Ballet present The Nutcracker – 2 December 2019, Shanklin Theatre

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Vienna Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker – 11 December 2019, Medina Theatre

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Dick Whittington – 21 – 31 December 2019, Medina Theatre

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Spotlight (IOW) Ltd presents Aladdin – 22 December 2019 – 2 January 2020, Shanklin Theatre

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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get into the festive spirit and there’s no better way to do it than with a traditional Christmas show. These are Wightlink’s most anticipated performances of the season:

Christmas shows on the Isle of Wight

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Whether it’s from our farms, in our restaurants or in the kitchens, there’s something about the Isle of Wight that results in food and drink of the highest quality.

Quirky places to eat on the Isle of Wight

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Known for its bucket and spade summer holidays and sunny day visitor attractions, it’s a little known secret that the Island really comes into its own on cold, crisp winter days.

Crisp, cold days on the Isle of Wight

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The waters around the Isle of Wight are the ideal place for kayaking in the Autumn— full of interesting creeks and bays to explore and teeming with wildlife.

What Is It Like To Kayak Around The Isle Of Wight?

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Whether you travel frequently to and from the Isle of Wight or you’re planning your first Wightlink ‘cruise’ you may be curious about some of the landmarks you can see from the ferry.