No one knows what recreational tree climbing is…

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Child descending a tree with Goodleaf Tree Climbing, Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing was started by New Zealander Paul McCathie in 2015. In this blog, Paul shares some information about why Goodleaf Tree Climbing is a popular Isle of Wight adventure activity, and how you can get involved.

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Ryde

Things to do

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Dark Skies at Castlehaven Isle of Wight

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Red campervan with flowers

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Girl eating sweetcorn in the sunshine

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IOW-Jazz-Weekend

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Steampunk-Festival-Stage-774x434

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Modelfest Isle of Wight

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Cider and Cheese - woman at festival Steam Railway

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ventnor down isle of wight sunset

Events and activities in September 2024 on the Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in September

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Youth travel Wightlink FastCat hero

Find out how 16 and 17-year-olds on the Isle of Wight can claim two free foot passenger ferry crossings. Includes booking instructions, eligibility details and support for schools and training providers.

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friends disembarking fastcat

Youth travel scheme

Further support for education, training and employment opportunities

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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

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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

Book your ferry for your Isle of Wight holiday 

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Website hero holidaycottages.co.uk

With more than 140 sailings a day, across three convenient routes and eight well-equipped ferries, we’re all set to whisk you across the Solent in style.

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holidaycottages.co.uk meta image

Book your ferry for your holidaycottages.co.uk holiday

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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

Places to stay

Where to eat

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Couple walk isle of wight beach

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Isle-of-wight-dog-of-the-year-stock-image-1-670x400

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Tom-Court-Kitesurfer-1024x517

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Dinosaur-Footprint-Isle-of-Wight-1170x720-1024x630

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Newtown-Creek-Nature-Reserve-4-1024x768

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Headon-Warren-view-1170x720-1024x630

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Winter-Beaches-Bembridge-Blog-header-801x533

Heading to the beach may not immediately spring to mind during the winter months, but when there is a chill in the air, there are actually many ways to enjoy our coastlines.

Winter Beaches on the Isle of Wight

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Tim-Wiggins-Kayaking-Blog-header-801x533

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The waters around the Isle of Wight are the ideal place for kayaking in the Autumn— full of interesting creeks and bays to explore and teeming with wildlife.

What Is It Like To Kayak Around The Isle Of Wight?

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Wightlink dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (112)

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Ventnor Botanic Garden - Echiums

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Wightlink dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (159)

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Bank-Holiday-Events-Steam-Railway-801x533

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Gallybagger cheese_souffle_1_preview

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Isle-of-Wight-bike-ride-Tim-Wiggins-sunset

Donkeys at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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Isle-of-Wight-Donkey-Sanctuary

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National Trust's Newtown Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight

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Appley Beach-8

Take a grown up break to the Isle of Wight in Autumn - here are our top things to see and do

Top Isle of Wight experiences this Autumn

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