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Accessible Accommodation

Category: National Accessible Scheme Accommodation that displays one or more of the signs shown below are committed to accessibility. When you see one of the symbols, you can be sure that the accommodation has been thoroughly assessed against demanding criteria.

Accommodation Booking Service

Here to Help Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services - Booking Services Our on-line accommodation booking service is available 24hrs a day. This facility offers you the freedom and flexibility to select accommodation that suits your needs. Simply use ...

Accommodation for Schools on the Isle of Wight

Many of our Accommodation Providers offer free or reduced teacher prices and free pre visits. Please contact each provider for full details of what they are are able to offer for your school visit. The following establishments cater for ...

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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

About half of the Isle of Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , mostly in the South and West, but with five parcels stretching across the whole land area, in total around 189 square kilometres. It was ...

Around the Isle of Wight

Download a printable Map of Isle of Wight .  For more maps of the Isle of Wight please click here or visit our maps and souvenirs section to see Isle of Wight maps available to buy. By Car ...

Art

"All this beauty is of God" is the motto of the Isle of Wight. In order to capture this beauty many professional artists visited the Island during the 18th century. Among them was Joseph Turner who visited the Island ...

Assessment Awards explained

VisitEngland Awards VisitEngland's unique Gold, Silver, Rose and Breakfast Awards are given to establishments in recognition of exceptional quality within their existing rating. Properties therefore already need to be accredited in order to enter these awards.  Gold Award ...

Attractions for School Visits on the Isle of Wight

Whatever the age of your pupils the Island offers the opportunity to bring the National Curriculum to life in many different subjects. Use the Attractions Search below to help make your plans. It provides instant information regarding location, size, ...

Attractions on the Isle of Wight

  Carisbrooke Castle Osborne House   Dinosaur Isle Brading Roman Villa ...

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Bembridge Beach

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Bembridge hosts several quiet beaches of pebble and sand, suitable for swimming except unsafe in harbour - use the beach adjacent to the east. Cafe, toilets, car parks near harbour, ...

Bembridge, St Helens, Seaview

  Situated on the most easterly point of the Isle of Wight, lying beneath the headland of Culver is the village of Bembridge. Once cut off from the rest of the Island, Bembridge was connected by an embankment ...

Beschikbaarheid

Wij begrijpen dat als je op zoek bent naar accommodatie je dan niet pagina na pagina met hotels door wilt bladeren om dan te ontdekken dat er niets is op de dagen dat jij het nodig hebt. Als ...

Bird Watching

Over half the Isle of Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , including over 50 miles of Heritage Coast both part of the national family of protected landscapes recognised and treasured for their special qualities and character.

Brading, Isle of Wight

Situated just a few miles inland from Bembridge, Brading is one of the oldest towns on the Island and steeped in history. Here you will see some delightful cottages and interesting architecture and can explore the pretty Norman church ...

Caravans & Chalets op het Isle of Wight

Tussen boerderijen en aan de kust, vlakbij winkels en in steden , het Ilse of Wight biedt een grote verscheidenheid aan caravan- en chaletparken . Regen of zonneschijn, de parken zijn er goed op voorbereid want ze bieden zowel ...

Coastal Wight

Explore cliff tops walks, beaches and coastal woodland The wonderfully varied and unspoilt coastline scenery is probably the Island's finest natural asset, from glistening chalk cliffs overlooking clear waters to the tranquil estuaries which meander inland. Whatever attracts you ...

Colwell Bay

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards.  This small and sandy beach is tucked away on the quiter west coast of the Island with panoramic views of the Solent. The beach is unspoilt and is a ...

Complaints

It is regretable but from time to time customers can experience a problem which may prompt you to register a complaint. In order to resolve the issue, in the first instance, it is very important that you draw ...

Compton Bay

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Compton Bay is a sandy beach located beside the coast road between Freshwater Bay and Brook. Suitable for swimming and windsurfing, but no hire facilities on site. Car park, toilet ...

Cowes & Gurnard Beaches

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Gurnard is a small pleasant resort to the west of Cowes. The gently shelving beach consists of sand and shingle and is ideal for family bathing with gentle water sports ...

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Separated by the River Medina and linked by a chain ferry, the Isle of Wight's most northerly towns of Cowes and East Cowes are steeped in maritime heritage. Famed for its sailing events, yachtsmen from across the world make ...

Cycling on the Isle of Wight

Quiet country lanes and scenic off - road cycling routes makes the Isle of Wight an ideal destination for a UK cycling holiday or short break. There are cycling routes to suit everyone, with a choice of challenging ...

Cycling Publications

Cycling Trails There are routes to suit everyone, with a choice of challenging off-road bridle ways, peaceful byways and level purpose-made tracks on former railway lines. £2.00 + P&P     How to Order ...

Dichtbij de natuur op het Isle of Wight

  Als je een bestemming voor een natuurvakantie in het Verenigd Koninkrijk zoekt, dan hoef je niet verder te kijken dan het Isle of Wight. Geen snelwegen, steden of vervuiling... enkel natuur, eenvoudig en ongerept. Een van Groot-Brittannië's ...

Disclaimer

Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services reserves the right to at any time to edit or alter the design, presentation, content and functionality of the website and advertiser pages/banners as necessary and without notice. Whilst considerable care has been ...

Discovering Archaeology

Downland barrows, Roman villas and ancient settlements Wherever we walk on the Island, we follow in the footsteps of ancient people. Their legacy to us can be seen in the monuments and archaeological remains which pepper the landscape, a ...

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IW & The Solent from the Air Breathtaking views....fascinating heritage....enjoy an unforgettable aerial journey around the Isle of Wight and the Solent.... £16.99 + P&P     Around The Island Tour A Spectacular ...

East Cowes

East Cowes is easily accessed by car, foot or public transport. The beach is popular with residents and visitors alike. The facilities on the seafront are traditional with promenade and woodland walks, childrens play area and a grand view of ...

English

It has been said that the 19th Century was the golden age of literature many well-known writers of that time either lived or visited the Isle of Wight. Download Workpack It was here that Alfred Lord Tennyson ...

Explore the Isle of Wight

Walking Within an area of just 147 miles square miles (3,800 hectares) over 500 miles of carefully maintained and well signposted rights of way can be found. On your travels of thatch and stone, ancient churches and manor houses, ...

Famous Residents & Visitors

The Island has attracted many famous visitors in search of inspiration, including Queen Victoria, John Keats, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, J.M.W. Turner and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Alfred Lord Tennyson first rented a house (Farringford) overlooking Freshwater Bay ...

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Feesten en evenementen op het Isle of Wight

Het Isle of Wight Music Festival ,  Cowes Week , het Isle of Wight Walking Festival , braderieën en concerten - het houdt niet op. Met meer dan 1000 plaatselijke, nationale en internationale evenementen is het Ilse of Wight de ...

Fishing on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is an ideal destination for a fishing holiday. The visiting angler is very well catered for on the Isle of Wight. Most styles of Sea and Freshwater angling can be on or around the Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Do I need a passport? We are part of the United Kingdom therefore a passport is not required for travelling over to the Isle of Wight. Q2. How many visitors does the Isle of Wight receive each ...

Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay is a small sand and shingle bay adjacent to bus route, car park, coastal walks, nature trail, golf course, refreshments and toilet.

General Views of the Isle of Wight

    Appley Beach   The Needles   Buttercups at Newtown ...

Geography

Known as 'The Garden Isle', this jewel of England indeed resembles a diamond in shape - being some 23 miles west to east, from The Needles to Bembridge, and 13 miles north to south, from Cowes to St. Catherine's ...

Geology

Geologists believe that the Earth's crust is composed of separate plates which move in relation to one-another. The movement of these plates means that the positions of the continents has changed through time, and that oceans have come and ...

Godshill

With its charming thatched-roofed cottages, delightful medieval church and a winding main street lined with tearooms, Godshill is the quintessential English Village. Centrally situated between Newport and Shanklin, the village is easily accessible and has extensive car and coach ...

Grading Organisations Contact Details

If you choose to stay in any quality-assessed accommodation, you can be confident that it has been checked out before you check in. For more information on the assessment schemes please contact the relevant company below:   Quality ...

Guided Walks

Explore the Island the easy way with the Isle of Wight Countryside section In this programme of outdoor events throughout the season, local experts share their knowledge and special understanding of natural history, conservation, local history and the rural ...

Het is avontuurlijk! Voel de kick op het Isle of Wight

Een groot netwerk aan ruiterpaden, grote brandinggolven, sterke kopwinden en een afwisselend terrein -dit eiland is gemaakt voor avontuur. Het zal je uitdagen. Het zal je ...

Historical Publications

An Illustrated History This is a comprehensive history of the Isle of Wight illustrated with 200 photographs, drawings and maps. £9.95 + P&P     Carisbrooke Guide Carisbrooke Castle has always been the ...

History

The story of the Isle of Wight reflects national history and also illustrates something of the Island's unique character. It was conquered or settled by various peoples just as the mainland was; its vulnerability to invasion gave it a ...

Horse Riding on the Isle of Wight

This Island was made to be explored and to inspire freedom. With literally hundreds of miles of bridleways it is a great place to relax. The Island's warm climate means that there are lots of opportunities for all outdoor activities.

Images of the Isle of Wight

Welcome to the Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services Picture Gallery Left click on a thumbnail in the categories below to download a full-size image. Activities Attractions Family General Views Nature ...

Information Services

The first port of call for potential visitors to the Island is often our Call Centre. Trained staff deal with over 165,000 enquiries each year ranging from official guide requests, ferry information, advice on which resort suits individual needs to ...

Isle of Wight Accommodatie

Het Isle of Wight biedt een grote variëteit aan accommodatie, passend voor elke smaak en elk budget. Geniet van de vrijheid van een vakantiehuisje waar je zelf voor je eten zorgt, of van de charme van een traditioneel pension aan ...

Isle of Wight Activities

  Cycling on Brighstone Down Family at Sandown Golf Horseriding ...

Isle of Wight Beach Guide

There are currently 13 award winning beaches on the Isle of Wight all of which are managed and maintained to the highest standard. In order for the Isle of Wight to gain these awards the beaches have to meet ...

Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services Exhibitions Programme

Between September 2009 to March 2010, Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services and partners attend numerous exhibitions, across the UK and overseas. Our Standpartners include: Red Funnel Ferries Wightlink Ferries English Heritage Dinosaur Isle ...

Isle of Wight Family Images

  Carnival Time! Children learning to sail Family at Compton Beach Children on Waterslide ...

Isle of Wight Film and TV Information

Films made on the Island: Fragile Mrs Brown  That'll Be The Day Guest House Paradiso Lady Chatterley's Lover, a TV drama by Ken Russell Reach for the Moon, a TV drama for ITV ...

Isle of Wight Golf Courses

Sail away to the Isle of Wight, the perfect place for a golf weekend break or holiday. Only 2 hours from London, 6 ferry routes connect directly with road, rail and coach links. With up to 350 daily ...

Isle of Wight Hotel Accommodatie

Isle of Wight Hotel accommodatie is altijd al een populaire keus geweest. Elk type hotel is te vinden op het Island, betaalbaar of luxe, levendig of rustig, wat je ook wil je kunt er zeker van zijn dat er een ...

Isle of Wight Locally Grown Produce

When you taste our locally grown produce you taste the real Isle of Wight. Sip our beers, smell our fresh bread and bite into our homemade salads and you know they are made with care and passion. We love ...

Isle of Wight Logies Accommodatie

Als je op zoek bent naar een thuis-van-huis sfeer, biedt het Isle of Wight een grote verscheidenheid aan goede kwaliteit bed & breakfast accommodatie die je een meer authentieke gevoel van het Isle of Wight kunnen geven. Je kunt genieten ...

Isle of Wight Media Services

Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services Press & PR Department's overall purpose is to raise awareness and improve perception of the Isle of Wight as one of the UK's leading holiday destinations through proactive communications management. We want to ensure that our ...

Isle of Wight Mobility Impaired Accommodation

The following establishments have been inspected and received Access Awards in accordance with the National Accessible Scheme. Laramie Borthwood Cottages The West Bay Club Fort Holiday Park Sunny Bay Apartments Other establishments may have ...

Isle of Wight Nature Images

    Butterfly   Glanville Fritillary   Ventnor Wall Lizard ...

Isle of Wight Teacher's Guide

Teacher's Introduction Welcome to the Isle of Wight Whatever the age of your pupils the Island offers the opportunity to bring the National Curriculum to life in many different subjects. The Island is such a rich ...

Isle of Wight Tourism Research Reports

Isle of Wight Tourism conducts on-ferry and business surveys producing quarterly and annual reports with details of visitor numbers, trends and changes to the tourism income of the Island. Download full copies of past and present research reports, from the ...

Isle of Wight Towns

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Isle of Wight Towns & Villages

Only minutes away from the mainland and so easy to reach - yet this diamond-shaped island has a magic all of its own. Measuring 23 miles by 13 miles, the Island lies just off England's South Coast and is one ...

Isle of Wight Transport Images

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Isle of Wight Watersports

The Isle of Wight is the ideal destination for a watersports activity holiday. The Island is fast becoming the capital of extreme sports in Britain. And when you consider its geography it begins to make sense. An Island of ...

Isle of Wight Weird & Wonderful Facts

Statistics & Weird & Wonderful facts Statistics The Island has approx 2.6 million visitors per year Tourism spend is estimated at 352 million per year There are 21 tourists to every Island resident ...

Je echt uitleven op het Isle of Whight

Goede restaurants, kwaliteitshotels , verwennerij en een unieke service - als organisatoren van 's werelds bekendste zeilraces zijn we gewend om voor rijke en beroemde mensen te cateren. Kom naar ons om je verjaardag te vieren, te trouwen , ...

Maps

Ordnance Survey Explorer OL29 - Isle of Wight Formerly Outdoor Leisure Map. Containing walking to mountain biking - the essential map for outdoor activities Scale 2 1/2 inches : 1 mile £7.99 + P&P   ...

Maps, Guide Books & Souvenirs

This section contains a wide range of publications carefully selected for their quality and appeal. It offers unique gift possibilities along with informative and general interest literature which can enrich your proposed visit to the Isle of Wight or ...

Marketing Services

The Isle of Wight's 2009 tourism marketing campaign has been launched. The multi-media campaign, worth up to £340,000 will target regional and national media particularly in London, the south east and the East and West Midlands where many visitors - ...

Maths

Maths is an essential element of communication and cannot be seen in isolation. Most children are involved in the manipulation of numerical symbols every day, but children need to apply their skills and communicate their ideas in practical mathematical activities.

Natural History

The variety of geology, topography and habitats on the Island make it an ideal area for the study of nature and the environment. Most of the chalk downland has remained unimproved agriculturally and there is still good woodland cover ...

Neem contact op met het Isle of Wight Toerismebureau

Heb je nog vragen over een bezoekje aan het Isle of Wight, aarzel dan niet om contact met ons op te nemen. Sommige van je vragen kunnen misschien beantwoord worden door naar onze FAQ-sectie (veel voorkomende vragen) te gaan, zoniet ...

Newport, Isle of Wight

The beautiful and historic town of Newport is situated in the centre ...

Online Booking Test

The Isle of Wight boasts a huge variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Enjoy the freedom of a self catering cottage, the charms of a traditional seaside guest house or the great family facilities at holiday centres ...

Other Publications

  Isle of Wight - The Garden Isle Bays and Chines - Picturesque Towns and Villages - Historic Houses £2.99 + P&P       Nigh Pictorial Guide This beautiful Isle ...

Over het Isle of Wight

Het Isle of Wight herbergt één van de meest afwisselende landschappen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, en wat is er beter dan te relaxen in de frisse lucht en op ontdekking te gaan? Of je nu een lichte wandeling ...

Planning Your Walking Holiday

Make life easier and enjoy this glorious Island at your own pace by taking advantage of companies that offer walking holidays and luggage transfer schemes. Wight Walks and Step by Step Walking Holidays are both walking specialists based on ...

Plezier voor de hele familie op het Isle of Wight

Voor een stressvrije vakantie met avontuur voor het hele gezin moet je naar het Isle of Wight komen. Wij begrijpen dat je aan veel moet denken als je met de kinderen op vakantie wil. Je hebt een veilige, ...

Privacy Policy

Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services is committed to protecting your privacy as a user of our website www.islandbreaks.co.uk, and the confidentiality of any personal information that you may provide us with during your visit to the site. Isle ...

Quality Assurance Caravan & Holiday Parks

   -   When you're looking for a place to stay, you need a rating system you can trust. The VisitEngland Star and the AA Pennant rating for Holiday, Caravan, Touring and Camping Parks has quality at its ...

Quality Assurance Guest Accommodation

When you are looking for a place to stay you need a rating system you can trust. VisitEngland and AA ratings are your clear guide to what to expect, in an easy to understand form. Properties are visited annually ...

Quality Assurance Hotel Category

When you are looking for a place to stay you need a rating system you can trust. VisitEngland and AA ratings are your clear guide to what to expect, in an easy to understand form. Properties are visited annually ...

Quality Assurance Scheme Explained

Introduction to the Quality Assurance Schemes       A quality assurance rating provides an independent assessment of what a guest can expect to find. Whatever the size ...

Quality Assurance Self Catering

When you are looking for a place to stay you need a rating system you can trust. VisitEngland and AA ratings are your clear guide to what to expect, in an easy to understand form. The Star ratings reflect ...

Quality development

An overriding priority for the Tourism Development Plan is to improve the quality of the Island's tourism product in-line with visitors' increasing expectations. Isle of Wight Tourism's Quality Development Officer works in partnership with a number of organisations, including the ...

Reisinformatie

Met meer dan 350 veerbootdiensten per dag is het eenvoudig om het Isle of Wight te bereiken , en als je er eenmaal bent is het nóg gemakkelijker je weg te vinden . Op slechts 2 uur van ...

Religious Education

The great majority of the population of the Island is of English decent and the religious buildings on the Isle of Wight are of the Christian Faith. Many of these buildings are very old and contain evidence of ...

Rusten op het Isle of Wight

Een vakantiehuisje met een strodak delen met diegenen die echt belangrijk zijn... Schone lucht en eeuwenoude bossen ... Kastelen en landhuizen... Lekker eten en lekkere wijn... Als je op zoek bent naar een ontspannend weekendje er tussen uit, ...

Ryde Beach

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Ryde Beach is situated to the north of Ryde Town Centre and is accessible by either foot, car, public transport or our delightful Dotto Train. This is one of the ...

Ryde, Isle of Wight

The largest town on the Island, Ryde has has been named 'The Gateway to the Island', and for good reason. The catamaran from Portsmouth docks at the end of Ryde Pier. Here the connecting train can take you as ...

Sailing on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is the ideal destination for a sailing holiday in the UK. It is known as the home of yachting, with a great range of sailing events, which take place all year round. The offshore waters ...

Sandown Beach

Blue Flag Winner Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Sandown is the best place to have fun beside the sea safely. Lifeguards on patrol to watch over the shore and to help make your ...

Sandown, Isle of Wight

Sheltered in a beautiful bay, Sandown  is famed for its golden sand beach, traditional seafront and Victorian pier. Relax and spend quality time strolling along the long beach or enjoy a beer or glass of wine at a ...

Science & Technology

The Island teems with opportunities to observe and visit the application and development of science and technology. These notes can only give a taster of those opportunities... Download Workpack At East and West Cowes marine industries dominate.

Seagrove and Springvale Beaches

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards.  Springvale Beach is easily accessed either by foot or car with Public transport available nearby. Springvale has a long sandy and pebble beach providing safe swimming for visitors. The area ...

Shanklin Beach

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Shanklin beach forms part of Sandown Bay which is famous for its Sandy beach and safe bathing areas. Beach activities cater for all tastes with the Town's amenities close by.

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

With its beautiful beach and gardens, its history and tradition,  Shanklin is a charming town. Start with a cliff-top walk for spectacular views over Sandown Bay. Then relax in one of Shanklin's beautiful parks or the peaceful Rylstone ...

Sport en Openluchtactiviteiten op het Isle of Wight

Sport en Openluchtactiviteiten op het Isle of Wight/Sports and Outdoor Activities on the Isle of Wight. Als je op zoek bent naar een actieve vakantie in de open lucht, dan biedt het Isle of Wight een 'A tot Z' ...

St Helens Beach

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. St Helens Beach can be accessed by either foot or car. Public transport is available to the Village Green leaving the visitor with a 15 to 20 minute walk. St ...

Steeped in History

Visit castles, manor houses , churches and fortifications on the Isle of Wight. To many visitors, the towns and villages hold special fascination and interest because their historic buildings have been relatively untouched by the fashions and changes of mainland Britain. ...

Te bezoeken op het Isle of Wight

Een klein eiland met grootse attracties Voor een plaats van slechts 37 op 21 kilometer staat het vast dat het Isle of Wight gezegend is met een verrassend aantal interessante plekjes. Het Isle of Wight biedt meer dan ...

Teachers Services

Fun Whilst Learning! NST Educational Tours If youre planning a school visit to the Isle of Wight, then choose to travel with NST Educational Tours, the UK s leading school group tour operator. With over 15 ...

Terms & Conditions

Copyright Notice Unless otherwise stated, the copyright and any other rights in all material on this site are owned by Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site on the ...

Terms And Conditions of Booking

The following conditions form the basis for the provision of your holiday accommodation. You, the customer must read these carefully along with your booking confirmation documents. These conditions apply to all bookings whether made in writing, verbally or online. ...

The NatWest Island Games 2011

The Isle of Wight will be the proud hosts of the NatWest Island Games in 2011 . An exciting “Get Involved” programme has been developed by the organisers to help capture the imagination of the Island community and create ...

To the Isle of Wight

By Car To plan your route by car contact: The AA - www.theaa.com The RAC - www.rac.co.uk Green Flag - www.greenflag.co.uk By Ferry For a full and up to date timetable contact Travel Operator on ...

Toercaravan- en camping op het Isle of Wight

Als je op zoek bent naar een toercaravan- en campingvakantie , kun je op het Isle of Wight kiezen uit een ruim aanbod van campings. Met meer dan de helft van het Island gecategoriseerd als Area of Outstanding ...

Totland Bay

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Totland Bay is stuated on the West side of the Island where families enjoy the delightful beach. Under the Seaside award criteria. Since 2001 Totland has not only ...

Tourist Information Centres

Make one of our six Tourist Information Centres your first stop when you visit the Isle of Wight. Our trained staff can assist you with Island Information, Accommodation Booking, Local Maps and Guides, Postcards, Stamps, Souvenirs and many ...

Treasured Landscapes

Looking at the Island from the air or from a high vantage point on top of the downs, you will see a patchwork landscape of fields and woods stitched together by small country lanes and dotted with villages of ...

Uit eten op het Isle of Wight

Proef de smaak van plaatselijk groenten en fruit, vers gevangen vis en lokaal gebrouwen wijn, bier en cider. Elke stad en dorp bieden een variëteit aan etablissementen aan met verleidelijke menu's. Kies uit romantische restaurants, modieuze bistro's of historische ...

Useful links

Isle of Wight Websites General Isle of Wight Council The Isle of Wight Council's official website, comprising of local information and news, and an A-Z list of Council Services. Isle of Wight County Press The Islands leading ...

Useful Links for Trade

Isle of Wight Websites IW Council The Isle of Wight Council's official website, comprising of local information and news, and an A-Z list of Council Services. Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Industry This site contains information on ...

Ventnor Beach

  Blue Flag Winner Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Ventnor is a sun trap bay sheltered by high cliffs on which the terraced town is built. A steep road winds down from the town ...

Ventnor, Isle of Wight

With its warm microclimate, Ventnor is one of Britain's most famous Victorian health resorts. A wonderful suntrap, the part sand, part shingle beach is great for sunbathing and swimming. With pubs and cafes dotted along the seafront, refreshments ...

Visitor News

Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services would like to keep you up-to-date with all the latest news. If you would like to receive our newsletters please use this link to subscribe  or click below to view our latest news: February ...

Walking on the Isle of Wight

Criss-crossed as it is by more than 500 miles of well-maintained and signposted footpaths, the Isle of Wight is ideal for a UK walking holiday . Walking is still the most popular activity with visitors and hosts the ...

Walking Publications

  Twelve Favourite Walks produced by the Ramblers Association £2.00 + P&P       Twelve more walks produced by the Ramblers Association £2.00 + P&P     ...

Walking routes

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a fantastic way to explore the Island covering 67 miles of well maintained paths. The walking is easy on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with generally only mild ascents and ...

Welkom op het Isle of Wight

Het Isle of Wight is één van Groot-Brittannië's meest idyllische maar ook spannende plekjes. Het is een plaats die een onweerstaanbare aantrekkingskracht uitoefent en die bezoekers keer op keer doet terugkeren. Boek uw Isle of Wight vakantie via één van ...

West Wight

The West Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, not only a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers and walkers, but a must see for all visitors to the Island.  Visit Alum Bay's famous coloured sand cliffs or ...

What is the Credit Card Security Code?

The Card Security Code is the group of numbers immediately following your credit card number. These numbers are used by your credit card company to help prevent fraud. Because the Card ID number is not printed on your receipts, it ...

Who Does What ?

What is Isle of Wight Tourism? Isle of Wight Tourism is the department of Isle of Wight Council that is dedicated to the promotion and development of tourism. It undertakes a range of marketing activities that businesses can take advantage ...

Winkelen op het Isle of Wight

Het prachtige en gevarieerde landschap van het Isle of Wight is sinds lange tijd een inspiratie geweest voor kunstenaars en dichters. Een dergelijke artistieke nalatenschap wordt tegenwoordig geëvenaard door een bloeiende moderne gemeenschap van artiesten en kunstenaars. Er zijn ...

Workpacks

Workpacks The Island offers the opportunity to bring the National Curriculum to life in many different subjects. The Isle of Wight Education Centre and Isle of Wight Council Tourism Services have produced a supporting range of work packs to ...

Yaverland Beach

Complies with the Enviromental Agency's Bathing Water Quality Standards. Yaverland is easily accessible by car or foot. Ample parking and only 1.5k from Sandown Town Centre. This beach is also a favourite for windsurfing and water sports. Yaverland provides ...

Zelfcatering, cottages en vakantieflatjes op het Isle of Wight

Als je op zoek bent naar een wat flexibelere break, probeer dan eens het gemak van een vakantie op het Isle of Wight zonder verzorgde maaltijden. Vanaf het moment dat je van de veerboot stapt, kun genieten van de ...