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Isle of Wight

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Kite flying on Ryde Beach © IW Tourism
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Children kite-flying on Shanklin beach

Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Nowhere is the Island's friendly spirit more evident than during its summer-time community events programme. This month visitors can take part in summer fayres, strawberry teas, flower festivals and seaside summer shows, as well as the first carnivals of the season.

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Easter breaks and summer holiday deals
Explore our 60 miles of coastline

Oceans of Summer Fun

Round the Island Race

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.

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2009 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 2009. No matter what time of year you visit, there are exciting events for young and old.

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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.

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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.

Book your ferry crossing

Weather summary

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

5 day forecast

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.

Visit sunsmart.org.uk

Your guide to a greener holiday

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

Visit greenislandtourism.org

Tourist board hotlines

Information line - 01983 813818
Book a hotel - 01983 813813