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The Isle of Wight is hard to beat if you are a small child. My three year old identical triplets are living their best life, growing up together on an Island famous for its fossil finds.

Family fun with the Isle of Wight Triplets

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Whilst some intrepid cyclists may head for the Alps or Pyrenees, those looking to spend some quality, and testing, time on their bikes need look no further than the Isle of Wight: one of the UK’s most loved cycling destinations.

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

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Take your pooch on a beautiful stroll through some of the Island's best Jurassic locations. You might just find some fossils while you're at it.

The Isle of Wight dinosaur dog walk

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There are plenty of walks all over the Isle of Wight that allow you to take in some stunning sea and countryside views - all with your four-legged friend in tow.

Isle of Wight beach walks for you and your dog

An escape for history and literature fans

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Keats-Cottage-3

Enjoy a Valentine’s feast with locally sourced ingredients

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Stay in a coastal retreat hotel with stunning views

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Explore the Island’s natural beauty with a romantic stroll

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Have a grape to glass experience at Adgestone Vineyard

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Adgestone-vineyard-pinot-noir

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The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK at any time of the year, but particularly in the colder months as the Island is much quieter and more tranquil, making it the perfect location for those seeking a truly ‘get away from it all’ (but not too far from home) Valentine’s break.

‘Love is in the Solent air!’  Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Places to stay

Where to eat

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Create and inspire at the Isle of Wight Story Festival

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Stand in the footsteps of dinosaurs (literally) at Compton Bay

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Get Hands on with History at Osborne House

Osborne House on Victoria's Island Trail Walk, Isle of Wight

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Victorias-Island-Trail-walk

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Experience nature up close at Tapnell Farm

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With around 57 miles of coastline, part of the Jurassic coastline, award-winning beaches, expansive views, rolling countryside, historic towns and villages and hundreds of family-friendly restaurants and attractions, the Isle of Wight is the ideal escape.

Forget flights and passports, sail away for the  perfect February half term on the Isle of Wight

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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

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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

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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

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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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?

Family fun with the Isle of Wight Triplets

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

Dinosaur Dog Walk

Enjoy Isle of Wight beaches with your four-legged friend