An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the IW Walking Festival is a friendly coming together in the great outdoors for all ages.

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Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival

A cultural jewel in heart of the Isle of Wight, Quay Arts in Newport is home to art exhibitions, comedy shows, workshops and a host of other creative endeavours. 

People sitting at tables on the outside decking at Quay Arts, Newport, Isle of Wight

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Quay Arts Exterior

Quay Arts

In the heart of the glorious New Forest, Beaulieu is one of the South’s top visitor attractions. Here you will find the National Motor Museum, home to over 250 vehicles telling the history of motoring.

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Beaulieu

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Roman sites in the UK, situated on the Isle of Wight overlooking Sandown Bay.

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Brading Roman Villa

Exploring the history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast, St Barbe Museum and Gallery is inspired by local pride and supported by the local community. It has colourful collections and hands-on displays which offer a fascinating insight into the area for all ages.

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St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery

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The-Garlic-Farm-entrance

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Quarr-Abbey-Tea-Rooms-cycling

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tea and cake at royal hotel ventnor

The Cow Co. Restaurant Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

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The West Wight Alpaca Farm, Wellow – Yarmouth

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Baywatch-on-the-Beach

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Isle-of-Wight-cycling-bike-military-road

When you for a cycle ride on the Isle of Wight, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stop off and refuel. Cycling expert Tim Wiggins rounds up his favourite cafes.

Top cycling cafes on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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Meet Martha, a young skateboarder from the Isle of Wight 

Inspiring Islanders: Martha Eggleton, Skateboarder

Inspirational Islanders

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Meet Isle of Wight Windsurfer Ross Williams, who runs a watersports centre in Sandown

Inspiring Islanders: Ross Williams, Windsurfer

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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

Things to do

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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.

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