A family walking along the promenade above Appley Beach, Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in June

June is a glorious time to visit the Isle of Wight. Read on for our top picks of what to do on the Island in June.

A child jumping on the Aqua Park at Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight

Visit an aqua park

Make time to visit the Isle of Wight’s only outdoor Aqua Park this June. There are more than 20 bouncy obstacles to tackle, including giant free-fall slides. Great fun for confident swimmers over the age of seven, it’s an epic challenge to tackle as a family. Set within Tapnell Farm Park, there’s loads to do once you dry off including a farmyard attraction, archery, axe throwing and a football golf course.

Go mermaid spotting

Outside the Mermaid Bar on the Isle of Wight

Celebrate the newest member of the Island’s Mermaid family by visiting the Isle of Wight Distillery. We are, of course, talking about the smooth Mermaid Spiced Rum which launched earlier this year.

At the Mermaid Bar you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails or a tasting board of Island spirits and lunch on the sunny terrace. The new tipple is a blend of Caribbean rums, infused on the Isle of Wight with local fruits and spices.

Main stage at Isle of Wight Festival

Go to a festival

Always the first major music fest in the summer calendar, the Isle of Wight Festival returns on 15-18 June 2023. Attracting the biggest names in rock and pop including Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams this year, it’s four days of great music, arts and culture not to be missed!

It also marks the start of a season of incredible events – so fear not! If you don’t make it to this festival, there are plenty of other things happening, just check out our handy Explorer tool.

Runners running along a coastal path near the Needles, Isle of Wight

A different kind of festival!

The Isle of Wight Festival of Running takes place in June too (4-11 June in 2023), and it’s a tad different to the music festival! You can expect the best scenery on your travels; dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, downs and a stately home.

It features the Needles Half Marathon, a children’s fun run, the Freshwater 5K, the 5k Duver Dash and the Junior Duver Dash plus a range of evening social runs and running related activities.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens

Make the most of the microclimate

Enjoying more hours of sunshine than the national average, the Isle of Wight benefits from a unique microclimate that is perfect for plants and makes for gorgeous gardens. Marvel at the Mediterranean planting at Mottistone Garden or sub-tropical Ventnor Botanic Garden.

June’s also the perfect time to spend a day on the beach making new memories. Check out our beach guide to pick the best one for you. Much of our delicious food can thank the sunshine, too. Tuck in to fresh asparagus and juicy tomatoes this month for a real taste of summer.

Visiting at a different time of year? Find out what else you can do during your time on the Isle of Wight on our Things to Do web pages.

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