Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Oceans of Summer Fun

The two main events of the sailing world, the Round The Island yacht race & Cowes Week, will take place again this summer on the Isle of Wight. They're the most famous of the hundreds of sailing events staged here every year.

2009 Highlights

From Rock and Pop to Cycling and Surfing, the Isle of Wight has a fantastic range of events to entertain visitors throughout 2009. No matter what time of year you visit, there are exciting events for young and old.

Special offers

Belmont Hotel, Shanklin, 4 star. Any three nights in June from £145 per person inc breakfast and car ferry, based on 2 sharing ensuite double room.

Leconfield Hotel, Ventnor, 3 star. Spring into Summer from 15 May to 16 July, three night ferry inclusive break from only £245 per person in a sea view room.

Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin, 3 star. During July and August 2009, children under 16 stay FREE. When sharing room with two adults. Minimum stay 3 nights.

Book your ferry online

From £29.50 day return for up to four people sharing a vehicle travelling with Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight ferries.

Weather summary

A 24 hour weather summary and 5 day forecast for the Isle of Wight are available on the new BBC Weather website.

Be Sun Smart this summer

Sunbathers openly admit they are damaging their health, but there are 5 easy ways to reduce the risk while on holiday.

Your guide to a greener holiday

Green Island is a programme aimed at developing a more sustainable, environmentally sensitive tourism industry.

Tourist board hotlines

Information line - 01983 813818
Book a hotel - 01983 813813