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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

Family fun

Isle of Wight

Places to stay

Things to do

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Darragh Gray

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IW Distillery - credit Darragh Gray

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Goddards Brewery - credit Darragh Gray

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White Knuckle - credit Darragh Gray

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Godshill Orchards - credit Darragh Gray

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Cocktails at Isle of Wight Distillery's Mermaid Bar (1)

The top places to try the Isle of Wight's locally brewed and distilled drinks

Top Isle of Wight Tipples

Where to eat

Wightlink

Travelling with your bike - what to expect

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Whether you're an avid cyclist, commuter or you just enjoy the occasional ride, taking your bicycle across the Solent with us is easy.

Two cyclists leave the ferry in Lymington on a sunny day

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two cyclists disembark lymington

Taking your bicycle

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Crave-Ice-Cream

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Ice-cream-girl

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Your guide to the best coastal spots for ice cream on the Isle of Wight

Beaches and cream

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James Rayner

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Canopy Skate Park

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Wight-Karting-1

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Sometimes it rains, sometimes it pours – even during the beautiful British summer. For those (hopefully rare) occasions, the Isle of Wight has plenty to do. 

Days out on the Isle of Wight: rain or shine!

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Rockstar

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Nothing beats gently lowering yourself into a freshly fired-up hot tub when you're on holiday.

Hot tub stays on the Isle of Wight

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Ian Dickens Fellowship President

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The Royal Hotel Entrance, Isle of Wight - credit Southsea Wanderer

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Bonchurch - beach - credit Visit Isle of Wight

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Charles Dickens Technicolour

A look at the times that Charles Dickens spend on the Isle of Wight

Charles Dickens on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is the ultimate dog destination - find the best walks, beaches, dog-friendly attractions and places to stay across the Island in our guide.

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