Changing Tides of Isle of Wight Restaurants and Pubs
On his annual pilgrimage Mark Bibby Jackson revisits some familiar Isle of Wight restaurants to discover a clear tidal shift. For decades the Isle of Wight has been one of…
Three Best Isle of Wight Walks – and Pubs
A frequent visitor to the island off the south coast of England, Mark Bibby Jackson shares his favourite Isle of Wight walks. Ever since a child I have been a…
Relax and Reconnect on the Isle of Wight
At a time when physical and mental health is more top of mind than ever, the demand for holidays offering relaxation, rejuvenation and reconnection with nature…
Isle of Wight Adventures with Wightlink
For an inspiring island adventure, the Isle of Wight, awarded UNESCO Biosphere status in 2019, is recognised as one of the best places in the world to explore the sustainable…
Wightlink Resumes Ferries to Isle of Wight
For an idyllic island escape without needing to pack a passport, Wightlink, the leading provider of cross-Solent travel, is looking forward to transporting tourists…
Isle of Wight Declared a Biosphere Reserve
The Isle of Wight was awarded UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status on Wednesday, 19 June, in recognition of it offering one of the best areas in the world for managed landscapes…
Slow Travel Guide to the Isle of Wight
Leave the car keys at home, sail across the Solent, and take your time to really discover the Isle of Wight. Eight sustainable travel touring routes, which cover most areas…
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2024
Newchurch, in the centre of the picturesque Isle of Wight, nestling amidst sloping hills, is the perfect location for a festival. It is here that every year in August the Isle of Wight Garlic…
Isle of Wight Prepares for Victoria Bicentenary
The Isle of Wight, and the English Heritage flagship property Osborne, will be marking the bicentenary of Queen Victoria’s birth in 2019. Having built Osborne on the Isle of Wight…
Isle of Wight Mardi Gras UK 2024
Part of a packed programme of events held each year on the island to the south of England, this year the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras will have the theme of the story of the carnival…
Yoga Retreat to the Isle of Wight
Godshill Park Farm on the Isle of Wight has converted a disused barn into a yoga studio, complete with relaxing views over the farmland and their animals. Add to that some great, locally-sourced food…
Isle of Wight Holidays: Walks, Pubs & Victoria
On his annual Isle of Wight holidays Mark Bibby Jackson takes a step back in history, as well as visiting a few familiar haunts. The Isle of Wight has always…
Ventnor Fringe, Isle of Wight 2024
This year’s Ventnor Fringe will feature performances outdoor cinema and improv events. As always the Fringe will feature emerging talent and future stars in a line-up of the most exciting…
Ryde a Brand New Bike on the Isle of Wight
A 17-seater bike experience with an eco-friendly heart, is set to roll into Ryde this summer. Set to brighten Britain’s beaches, the world’s first BoRo Beach Bike will be launched…
Isle of Wight Festival Island
The 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival in 2018 has given rise to a wider ‘Festival Island’ campaign on the Island this summer. In addition to the Isle of Wight Festival…
Cowes Week 2024, Isle of Wight
Since 1826, Lendy Cowes Week has been an essential entry in the English summer calendar, alongside Wimbledon and the Henley Regatta. Of its type, the largest sailing…
Isle of Wight Festival 2024, in the UK
One of the most popular and colourful festivals in the summer music scene, the Isle of Wight Festival returns to the rolling isle off the South Coast of England. The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, The Pretenders…
Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2024
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2024 will take place from 11 – 19 May and 5 to 13 October 2024. Walkers of all abilities can join in the two weeks. With more than half of the Isle of Wight designated as…
Isle of Wight Walking Festival Returns
The popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns from April 28 to May 13, with local and visiting walkers of all ages and abilities invited to set-off across the Island…
The Isle of Wight Festival Hits 50
Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kasabian and Liam Gallagher have all been named as the headliners for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. The Script, Van Morrison, Blossoms and James Bay…
See the Isle of Wight by Electric Bike
The Seaview Hotel on the Isle of Wight – in partnership with the Island’s ‘Drive Less See More’ campaign – will be offering a special two-night break in 2018…
Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 2024
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a major literary event in the south of England, that draws leading writers and thinkers from around the UK. This year, CLARE BALDING, GYLES BRANDRETH…
Isle of Wight Launches New Literary Heroes Trail
Following hard on the heels of the launch of its Victoria’s Island Trail to celebrate the appearance of the Victoria & Abdul movie, Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has now…
Visit Isle of Wight Launches New Victoria’s Island Trail
Visitors to the Isle of Wight can now follow a new ‘Victoria’s Island Trail’, and explore the former monarch’s summer home…
