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Isle of Wight

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Kite flying on Ryde Beach © IW Tourism
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Welcome to the Isle of Wight

This spring, why not escape to the Isle of Wight and experience life at a more leisurely pace? The mild spring weather is the perfect excuse to get out and about and explore the Island's footpaths, cycleways and beaches. Walk for miles without seeing another living soul, with the sights and smells of the coast as your only companion.

Order your free 2012 holiday brochure
Weekend breaks and Easter holiday offers
Discover the Island's theme parks

Special offers

Leconfield Hotel, Ventnor. 5*
Three nights between 15 May and 6 Oct ferry inclusive from only £295 per person staying in a sea view double or twin room.

Belmont Hotel, Shanklin. 4*
Book five nights or more and save 10% on the total Price, based on two people sharing an ensuite room.

Keats Green, Shanklin. 3*
During July and August, children stay free when sharing a room with two adults. Minimum three nights.

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2012 Highlights

Family at Ryde Beach

From rock and pop to cycling and surfing, the Isle of Wight has a fantastic range of events to entertain visitors throughout 2012. No matter what time of year you visit, there are exciting events for young and old.

Further details

Oceans of Summer Fun

Sailing off The Needles

The annual Round The Island yacht race and Cowes Week, which are the the most famous of the hundreds of sailing events that the Island stages every year, will take place again this summer on the Isle of Wight.

Find out more

Book your ferry online

From £36.50 return for a car and up to six passengers, travelling with Red Funnel - the original Isle of Wight ferries.

Book your ferry crossing

Tourist board hotlines

Information line - 01983 813818
Book a hotel - 01983 813813

Be Sun Smart this summer

Sunbathers openly admit they're damaging their health, but there are 5 easy ways you can reduce the risk on holiday.

Visit sunsmart.org.uk

Your guide to a greener holiday

Gift to Nature is a scheme which gives tourists an opportunity to give something back to the Island's environment.

Visit gifttonature.org.uk
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2012. A one-day festival of folk and blues music in the scenic grounds of Wolverton Manor