A couple enjoy drinks in front of a fireplace in a cosy pub setting on the Isle of Wight

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From cosy village pubs to lively waterfront bars, the Isle of Wight is home to a plethora of places to have a drink and unwind. Find some of the best locations.

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Best Isle of Wight pubs

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A red squirrel pokes its head around a tree

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red squirrel tree

A red squirrel sitting on a branch on the Isle of Wight

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Red Squirrel on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is lucky to be one of the only UK locations to have a thriving population of red squirrels - find out more about them and how to find them.

Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Big Autumn Giveaway 2024 hero

Start planing your autumn and winter escapes with Wightlink and win fantastic prizes in the process, ranging from holidays to attractions tickets.

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Big Autumn Giveaway

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Darragh Gray

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Aerial photo of Portsmouth Harbour with Gunwharf and FastCat

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Island Line trains run along the pier from the Wightlink terminal at Ryde

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Freshwater Bay is one of my favourite stops on the stunning West Wight bus route

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Fisherman's Beach is my favourite part of Shanklin's long and attractive seafront

Where to stay on the Isle of Wight as a foot passenger 

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I love the short clifftop walk between Shanklin and Sandown

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Steephill Cove is a hidden gem best reached on foot from Ventnor

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The ferry to Yarmouth is a good choice if you like walking off the beaten track

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Among Shanklin's attractions is its beautiful Old Village

Is it easy to reach the ferries by public transport – and is it even practical to travel round the island without a car? The answer to both questions is a resounding yes!

Visiting the Isle of Wight using public transport

Where to eat

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Millie Williams in Canada 4

Triathlete Millie, from the Isle of Wight, began her sporting career in junior races and is now English National Champion 

Inspirational Islanders: Millie Williams - Triathlon

Inspirational Islanders

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Skye 2

Skye, from the Isle of Wight, began playing water polo at the age of nine

Inspirational Islanders: Skye Priede, aged 14

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Ella Left Jessica Right

Teammates Ella and Jessica both play netball on the Isle of Wight for Shorwell as well as for Dreams Netball Club in Southampton and for Hampshire at a county level.

Inspirational Islanders: Ella Haydon and Jessica Longson - Netball

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Common Dolphin in the Solent (c) Theo Vickers

Responsible encounters with marine mammals

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Seagrass Meadow at Seaview Isle of Wight (c) Kate Garnham

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Disposable BBQ

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Some simple measures we can take to show respect and care for our much-loved marine wildlife

Treating marine wildlife with respect this summer

Mainland

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (4)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (9)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (7)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (10)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (3)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (8)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (1)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (6)

What's so magical about the Isle of Wight? We asked adventure travel writer Luke Rees to explain

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