Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Why not visit the Isle of Wight this Spring and experience life at a more leisurely pace? The mild weather is the perfect excuse to get out and about and explore the Island. Walk for miles without seeing another living soul, with the sights and smells of the sea as your only companion.

› Order a free 2008 brochure pack
› Summer breaks and special offers
› Explore our 60 miles of beaches

Walking Festival

Television presenter Ben Fogle is to launch the 10th Isle of Wight Walking Festival (3 - 18 May 2008) at the Medina Theatre in Newport, Isle of Wight. In October, a new Wight Walking Weekend will round off this particularly special festival.

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Go nuts at Osborne House

This year, Osborne's visitors are taking part in a special red squirrel spotting survey to help the Island's Wight Squirrel Project gather valuable information on the strength of their numbers and monitor their behaviour.

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Special offers

Belmont Hotel, Shanklin, 4 star. Early May Bank Holiday three nights £124 per person including breakfast and car ferry.

Leconfield Hotel, Ventnor, 3 star. Three night ferry inclusive break from only £226 per person in a sea view room. between 16 May to 18 July.

Bourne Hall Country House Hotel, Shanklin, 3 star. April special, four nights for the price of three! Festival accommodation 2 nights bed and breakfast with ferry from just £99 per person!

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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

Today: Sunny intervals
Day temperature: 21°C
Night temperature: 14°C
Wind: North Easterly

› 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

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