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Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend

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As well as being a popular destination for getting away from it all, the Isle of Wight also hosts a range of quirky and unusual events. Here are our recommendations for the most unusual and quirky events still to come in 2019

The quirkiest festivals on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

1. Enjoy the Island’s beautiful coastline

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Monkey-Haven

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As one of the UK’s favourite walking and cycling holiday destinations, the Isle of Wight is perfectly equipped to welcome foot passengers. If you’re travelling on our FastCat, here are some of our favourite days out from Ryde.

Foot Passenger Favourites

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The Isle of Wight Sportive – September 2020

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West Wight Triathlon – 20 September 2020

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The Isle of Wight is well known as a unique and special destination for cyclists. The cycling events on the Isle of Wight are a real highlight, so it is worth making the effort to get involved.

Cycling events on the Isle of Wight

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It was incredibly apt that Wet Wet Wet headlined the opening night at Isle of Wight Festival 2019, because all the talk on that first day was of moisture in the air, mud on the floor and tornadoes in the sky.

Isle of Wight Festival 2019 - a little wet, but well worth it

1. Discover more than just the Main Stage

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Cirque-De-La-Quirk-IOWF-Blog

2. Embrace this years theme of Peace and Love

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Summer-of-69-IOWF-blog

3. Download the app for your personal line up

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Kidzone-IOWF-Blog

5. Fill your boots at the Octopus’ Garden

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The excitement is building for next weekend as the Isle of Wight Festival returns for its 51st year, with an incredible line up of music and entertainment across four days.

The Insiders Guide To The Isle of Wight Festival 2019

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We love the Isle of Wight Festival (taking place from 13 to 16 June 2019) – it’s very much the highlight of our year. To celebrate its imminent arrival, we’re taking a look back at this iconic festival’s eclectic history.

Historical Isle of Wight Festival Gallery

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The 24th May marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria – the second-longest reigning monarch, and regular holiday visitor to the Isle of Wight. 

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight

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Kate Taylor is a life design and empowerment coach hosting The Awakening, a festival of wellbeing and self care taking place at Weston Manor House in Totland across 8 and 9 June 2019. We caught up with Kate so she could tell us why the Isle of Wight is so special.

Four Ways to Get Spiritually Connected on the Isle of Wight

No one knows what recreational tree climbing is…

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Child descending a tree with Goodleaf Tree Climbing, Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing was started by New Zealander Paul McCathie in 2015. In this blog, Paul shares some information about why Goodleaf Tree Climbing is a popular Isle of Wight adventure activity, and how you can get involved.

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

Ryde

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Cyclocross has traditionally been an autumn pursuit, but increasingly riders are seeing the benefits of having a bike that can dart off the tarmac and down the bridleway less travelled, at whatever the time of year.

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

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Cycling route on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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This is Tim Wiggins’s ‘Wight Knuckle Round the Island Route’. At 80 miles long, and with 2,000+ metres of climbing, it is a challenging ride for any cycling enthusiast.

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route