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Darragh Gray

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Donkey Sanctuary (courtesy of Darragh Gray)

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Quarr Abbey (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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RNLI - Bembridge Lifeboat (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Quay Arts (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Carisbrooke Priory (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Newtown Nature Reserve (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Alverstone Mead (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Garlic Farm (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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St Catherine's Oratory (courtesy Darragh Gray)

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Brighstone

Discover 10 free things to do on the Isle of Wight - nature, heritage and family fun - open year-round. Plan your budget trip with Wightlink.

10 free Isle of Wight attractions open all year

Family fun

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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A family playing ball and having a picnic on the Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf-Tree-Climbing

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Amazon-World-Explorer-Image-Lisa's-Photo-774x434

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Vintage bus inside

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off-road-cycling-freshwater-bay-iow

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Walk-the-wight-2

May is a great time to visit the Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in May

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tapnell slide

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Caffe-Isola-Newport-1170x720-1024x630

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Bluebell,Path,Through,Dappled,Shade

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Isle-of-Wight-Distillery-Mermaid-Gin-on-Bar-774x434

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Three children in a field with spring flowers and Easter eggs

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UKSA in Cowes Isle of Wight2

A guide to what to do on the Isle of Wight this April

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in April

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Family-about-to-board-their-Edwardian-carriage

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Tapnell-Farm-Park-Easter-lambs

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Mottistone Garden Easter HUnt 774x434

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A group of children doing an egg and spoon race outside

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EH-Carisbrooke-Easter-Adventure-774x434

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Sandown-Carnival-Fireworks-blog-header-801x533

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Two children outside eating chocolate Easter bunnies

Make magical memories on the Isle of Wight during the Easter school holidays. Check out the variety of events going on across the Island.

Easter on the Isle of Wight

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Ryde to Quarr Abbey 774 x 434

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Pancakes (Canva stock)

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What to do on the Isle of Wight in March 2025

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in March

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Young,Women,,Best,Friends,Drinking,Punch,Near,The,Fireplace,And

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GFP IOW Family-1043

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20190128-DJI_0046

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Dimbola tea room - VIOW (4)

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

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Isle of Wight events, activities and fun in February 2025

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in February

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Keats-Cottage-3

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Seaview Hotel - Food & Drink (5)

Enjoy a Valentine’s feast with locally sourced ingredients

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Chocolate apothecary interior

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Thomas P Cochran jewellery making

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Couple walking Isle of Wight pier

The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK, 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’ break.

Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Places to stay

Where to eat

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Couple walk isle of wight beach

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Isle-of-wight-dog-of-the-year-stock-image-1-670x400

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Tom-Court-Kitesurfer-1024x517

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Dinosaur-Footprint-Isle-of-Wight-1170x720-1024x630

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Newtown-Creek-Nature-Reserve-4-1024x768

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Headon-Warren-view-1170x720-1024x630

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Winter-Beaches-Bembridge-Blog-header-801x533

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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newtown creek nature reserve 976x656

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Vegan food (Canva stock)

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SloMo sauna

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Dog-walk-on-Appley-Beach-1170x720-1024x630

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Kristian-and-Bex-on-Headon-Warren-with-dog-1170x720-1024x630

Trade the January Blues for seaside views with Wightlink in 2025

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in January

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Tim-Wiggins-Kayaking-Blog-header-801x533

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Tim-Wiggins-Kayaking-2019-4-801x533

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Tim-Wiggins-Kayaking-2019-7-801x533

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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 dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (112)

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Ventnor Botanic Garden - Echiums

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Wightlink dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (159)

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Bank-Holiday-Events-Steam-Railway-801x533

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Gallybagger cheese_souffle_1_preview

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Isle-of-Wight-bike-ride-Tim-Wiggins-sunset

Donkeys at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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Isle-of-Wight-Donkey-Sanctuary

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National Trust's Newtown Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight

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Appley Beach-8

Take a grown up break to the Isle of Wight in Autumn - here are our top things to see and do

Top Isle of Wight experiences this Autumn

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Chris Horton - Southsea Writer

Two geese fly past Wightlink's St Clare ferry in front of Spinnaker Tower

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Blackgang Chine - Chris Horton

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Chine - Chris Horton

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Luccombe-Hall-Hotel-Exterior

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Luccombe Hall Hotel Gardens - Chris Horton

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A view across Ventnor bay, Visit Isle of Wight

Chris Horton and family took a trip to the Isle of Wight in May. 

An early summer break on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight on a Budget Part One: My 10 favourite FREE things to do on the Island all year round