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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
