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Gurnard-Beach

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Family-Walking-Along-Sandy-Appley-Beach-Isle-of-Wight

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A family on the promenade beside Sandown beach

Ventnor Beach on a sunny, blue sky day on the Isle of Wight. The beach is quiet and hotels loom over in the background.

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The tropical-looking Blackgang Beach on the Isle of Wight

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A guide to the best beaches on the Isle of Wight for all kinds of activities, from surfing to rock pooling.

Isle of Wight Beach Guide

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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IOW Aqua Park - straddle

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Mermaid Bar - outside

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Isle-of-Wight-Festival-of-Running-Needles-View-774x434

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Ventnor-Botanic-Gardens

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Rob_Slow-Motion-Sauna_774x434g

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All the best things to see and do in June on the Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in June 2024

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Thomas Spence

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Briddlesford Dairy Farm cows

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Mid Section Of Vintner Examining Wine In Vineyard

Trays if Isle of Wight Garlic with people shopping at The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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Isle-of-Wight-Garlic-Festival

Here, we’re going to take a look at the farmers, growers and brewers who are tickling our taste buds and taking full advantage of the Island’s unique climate.

Taste the sunshine on the Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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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

General tips for finding cheap accommodation

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Budget hotel (Canva stock)

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parkdean resorts family walk lake

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Parkdean Resports WightLife Competition gallary image (2)

There are still plenty of great accommodation deals to be found on the Isle of Wight if you know where to look. Here are my top tips for budget-friendly place to stay.

Isle of Wight on a Budget Part Two: Cheap Accommodation on the Isle of Wight

Places to stay

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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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Nigel and Boe Howell

Meet Isle of Wight locals Nigel and Bo, who are water sports competitors 

Inspirational Islanders: Nigel and Boe Howell 

Inspirational Islanders

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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

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Find travel inspiration, what’s on guides and things to on the Isle of Wight and across the south coast.

The real Isle of Wight

Discover the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in July

Isle of Wight Beach Guide

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in June