Boasting a world-class programme of music, comedy, dance, drama, family shows and events, Portsmouth Guildhall has something for everyone.

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Portsmouth Guildhall

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We love the Isle of Wight Festival (taking place from 13 to 16 June 2019) – it’s very much the highlight of our year. To celebrate its imminent arrival, we’re taking a look back at this iconic festival’s eclectic history.

Historical Isle of Wight Festival Gallery

Isle of Wight

Things to do

Shanklin Theatre is a popular year-round entertainment venue, presenting top class amateur and professional acts across comedy, ballet, opera, plays, classical music and talks.

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Shanklin Theatre

Every summer Lymington comes alive when it hosts their award-winning seafood festival, this year taking place from 11 - 13 July at Bath Road Park.

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Lymington Seafood Festival

Starting from Freshwater Bay through Yarmouth, Shalfleet and Newtown onto Cowes.

Couple stop on cycle route between Freshwater and Cowes, Isle of Wight

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Freshwater Bay to Cowes cycle route

Take the chance to walk in Queen Victoria’s footsteps by taking Victoria’s Island Trail.

Osborne House on Victoria's Island Trail Walk, Isle of Wight

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Victoria’s Island Trail walking route

This 11 mile trail leads from Shide near Newport at the heart of the Island to Bembridge set against the backdrop of Culver Down. It’s a varied and interesting walk that will take you up and over the downs, through woods and alongside marshes at the mouth of the River Yar.

Couple walk the Bembridge Trail on the Isle of Wight

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Bembridge Trail walking route

The eight mile amble from Ryde Pier, the second longest in Britain, to the floating bridge at Cowes offers plenty of contrasts.

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Ryde to Cowes walking route

Discover Robin Hill - 88 acres of rolling parkland, natural woodland and countryside gardens for exploration, adventure and entertainment.

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Robin Hill

Who doesn’t want to be a racing driver? Well, now’s your chance. Don your own racing suit and helmet and enjoy the thrill of the track at Wight Karting on the Isle of Wight.

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Wight Karting

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