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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

Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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Ryde to Quarr Abbey 774 x 434

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The-Garlic-Farm

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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

Things to do

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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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Wightlink FastCat with Portsmouth Harbour in the background

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Wightlink ferry, St Clare on the Solent with the Isle of Wight in the background

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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.

Spy on The Solent...

Lymington

Mainland

Portsmouth

Ryde

Wightlink

Yarmouth

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The Buddle Inn at Niton, Isle of Wight

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Sometimes there is nothing better than spending the day with your dog. If that means spending the day in the pub, all the better!

Dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight

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Appley Tower on Ryde Beach, Isle of Wight

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Okay, Needles, now let’s get rock formations

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Military-Road-car

Top 5 scenic views on the Isle of Wight - Wightlink Ferries

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Now that summer has drawn to a close, it’s time to look ahead to October half term, one of the best weeks to take a proper, ‘time together’ family holiday. 

October half term on the Isle of Wight

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Toms-Eco-Lodge

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Glamping-the-Wight-Way

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The Isle of Wight is widely considered to be the camping capital of the UK, largely thanks to the stunning scenery, extra hours of sunshine and the fact that you can feel miles away, when in fact it is only a mere couple of hours door to door…

Under the stars...

Places to stay

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Camping with the family is great fun and can generate many happy memories. It’s a great, cheap way to holiday and once you’re organised and prepared, you can enjoy many fun times away together.

Enjoy family-friendly camping on the Isle of Wight

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The-Garlic-Farm-entrance

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The Cow Co. Restaurant Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

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The West Wight Alpaca Farm, Wellow – Yarmouth

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Baywatch-on-the-Beach

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When you for a cycle ride on the Isle of Wight, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stop off and refuel. Cycling expert Tim Wiggins rounds up his favourite cafes.

Top cycling cafes on the Isle of Wight

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Crave (at The Ventnorian, 5 Spring Hill, Ventnor)

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Is an Isle of Wight summer holiday complete without an ice cream? With so many scrumptious, freshly made ice creams available, we round up some of our favourites.

Ice cream delights on the Isle of Wight

Jungle Fever at Robin Hill (until 31 August)

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Blackgang Chine’s Big Night Out (Friday 23 & Monday 26 August)

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The 45th Island Steam Show at Isle of Wight Steam Railway (23 – 26 August)

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Isle of Wight Scooter Rally (23 – 26 August)

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As summer rolls to a close, the August Bank Holiday weekend (Fri 23 – Mon 26 August) is the perfect chance for one last adventure and the Isle of Wight has plenty in store for visitors.

August Bank Holiday family activities on the Isle of Wight

Quirky places to eat on the Isle of Wight

Crisp, cold days on the Isle of Wight

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

Spy on The Solent…

Dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight

Top 5 scenic views on the Isle of Wight

October half term on the Isle of Wight

Under the stars…

Enjoy family-friendly camping on the Isle of Wight

Top cycling cafés on the Isle of Wight

Ice cream delights on the Isle of Wight

August Bank Holiday family activities on the Isle of Wight