Visit Isle of Wight Travel Ambassadors

31/10/2021

With miles and miles of beautiful beaches to explore the best time to plan your trip to the Isle of Wight is NOW! 🌅

The Island has a varied coastline and because of this, can boast cliffs, coves, sandy beaches, secret inlets and rock pools to discover. From the sands of the East Wight at Sandown, Shanklin and Yaverland to the cove at Steephill and right around the West Wight to Compton Bay and Freshwater, you’ll be amazed at just how different the landscape becomes.

Did you know that 11 out of the 14 Island beaches have the highest rating for bathing water quality? Having introduced a new standard 4 years ago, the Environment Agency gave the stamp of approval of ‘excellent’ to 11 beaches with the other 3 receiving a rating of ‘good’ so you and yours can paddle and swim knowing that you’re doing so in safe water.

The Isle of Wight also champions the ‘drive less see more’ ethos – it’s simple and easy to get to many of our beaches by foot, bike, bus or train – so why not slow down and see more! 🏖 🏝

30/10/2021

Planning a getaway? Look no further than the Isle of Wight!

Leave the car keys at home for a more sustainable trip and come and explore our Island.

It’s easy to turn your trip to the Isle of Wight into an eco-friendly adventure. Opting for a car-free break will open up hidden footpaths, better views and a more memorable experience of local life.

Use these helpful travel planners to help you get to your chosen destination without a car https://bit.ly/2R7gZBk.

See you soon!

26/10/2021

This half term why not come and explore the wildlife of the Isle of Wight. 🍂🍁

Butterflies, birds, badgers, bats and beautiful red squirrels can all be found when exploring the Island. Just head out along our woodland paths, nature reserves or walk along our stunning coast and you might be surprised by what you see! 🦅 🦉 🦇🦡🦦🐿 🦔🐾

What have you spotted when exploring the Island? Let us know in the comments below!

25/10/2021

This Halloween pop along to the IW Steam Railway and you’ll be met by lots of wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over. 👻🎃

You can meet the friendly witches of Havenstreet, you may be able to be a spooky apprentice and help with some magic spells. Watch the skies as the birds of prey from Haven Falconry swoop and dive. Take the terrifying treasure hunt trail and explore the grounds before boarding the steam train where a crafty witch will be dealing out treats (maybe a few tricks) then settle back for a journey through 'haunted' woodland.

The famous Steam trains will also be running throughout the day, from 10.15am until 5pm. Book online to reserve your exclusive compartment on the train for you and your family -please see their website here https://bit.ly/3zW0mfT. 🚂👻

23/10/2021

The IOW is just a short hop, skip and ferry ride away this weekend – come and see it for yourself!

🚢Coming by foot via Southampton? Just hop on the RedJet- get all the info here https://bit.ly/3hVJI8e.

🚢 Coming by foot via Portsmouth/Lymington? Use the WightLink service, either the FastCat or you can be a passenger on the vehicle ferry – get all the info here https://bit.ly/3lMVrYU.

🚢Coming by foot via Southsea? Use the Hovertravel service and ‘fly’ across to the island in record time – get all the info here https://bit.ly/2GpDakm.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

22/10/2021

The Isle of Wight offers a wide range of choice when it comes to dining out. From freshly caught seafood with a gin and a view of the sea, to a hearty roast loaded with seasonal veggies, locally reared meats and local ale. 🍺🥩🍔

The Cow restaurant bar at Tapnell Farm Park is a firm favourite. Located at Tapnell Farm in a stylishly converted Swiss Barn. The Cow offers modern comfort and rustic charm seamlessly combined in a unique and welcoming family and dog friendly restaurant. There is also plenty of outdoor seating on the lawn area with amazing countryside and sea views.

All orders are now made and paid for via The Cow at Tapnell Farm App which means you can choose to either eat in (must be booked in advance), eat outside or take-away!

Head out this weekend and experience it for yourself!

💻https://bit.ly/3a2dzcV

20/10/2021

Drive less and see more when visiting the Isle of Wight – it’s easy! Just leave those pesky car keys at home, head to one of our ferry ports and hop across to the Isle of Wight for a autumnal adventure. 🍂🍁🚲

Once you’re here, getting about without a car is easy peasy – especially when you can hire a bike. The Isle of Wight celebrates its highly reputed status as one of the top cycling destinations in the world. Not only are we home to some of the UK’s best scenery, we also have around 200 miles of cycle tracks, byways and bridleways.

Read here for more information on where you can hire bikes from and then where you can go on them http://bit.ly/38MQoQD.

18/10/2021

Terror Island returns to Blackgang Chine! 👻💀

Between the 22nd – 31st October you can visit Blackgang Chine for the most epic night out on the Isle of Wight!

This award-winning scare attraction is the Island’s largest scare event, with three epic on-site scare maze attractions providing a thrilling evening of entertainment!

It’s an epic night out for anyone who fancies having a spooktacular time – with a live DJ, street entertainment and, of course, a bar!

👹For more information please see their website here https://bit.ly/3EZsHpr.

17/10/2021

Looking for a great night out, but not into pubs and clubs? Then why not treat yourself to a night out with the stars... the actual stars.🌒⭐️🌟✨

Now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Isle of Wight has some of the darkest skies in the UK, making it perfect for an astronomical night out.

Separated from mainland Britain on one side by a stretch of water, and with the English Channel on the other and with no major cities, the Island has very little light pollution. There is a noticeable difference from the mainland whether you’re on the edge one of our towns or out in the countryside. The big names like the Milky Way, Cassiopeia, Orion and the Plough are all seen from our skies. 🪐💫

For more information please see here https://bit.ly/2XG1RC9.

15/10/2021

This half term head on over to Robin Hill and explore their autumn days & evenings. ✨

From 16th – 31st October, the park’s 88 acres will be open daily from 10am – 5pm, with evening opening until 10pm on six exclusive dates; so you can enjoy your favourite outdoor rides and attractions this autumn with additional entertainment too!

During the day you can get stuck into the Cheeky Monkey's Circus Workshop between 2pm and 5pm, discover the 88 acres of natural parkland, ancient woodland and countryside gardens blanketed in autumnal colours; with plenty of rides and attractions to keep the kids entertained all day.

Then when the evening arrives you can enjoy entertainment including live music in several locations around the park. Enjoy acoustic melodies by Jungle Heights, dance the night away with your favourite hits and Silent Disco in African Adventure as well as DJs at The ponds. Warm up with dinner and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit before experiencing the brand new immersive Electro-Light Show at The Ponds. Shows are at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.

🎫 Book your tickets now https://bit.ly/3ABWOkg.

14/10/2021

If you've visited the Isle of Wight in the last 18 months either for a day trip or a holiday then we would love to hear from you!

All we are asking is for you to take our short survey below so we can find out what mode of transport you used when visiting our beautiful Island. 🏝
Taking our short survey will take less than a minute and you could also be in with the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher! 😃

🖥 https://bit.ly/2XpeReB

14/10/2021

Tap on Tap off is now LIVE on ! 🚏🚐

There is no need to tell the driver where you are going, and you do not need a paper ticket all you need is a contactless bank card (Visa/Mastercard payment card or device using Apple Pay or Android Pay) and you can start making great savings – easy!

🚌This all helps to make boarding the Island's buses easier and faster!

12/10/2021

Sustainable travel is something that is easy to achieve here on the Isle of Wight and our Slow Travel Guide is here to help. So, leave the car keys at home and explore the Isle of Wight today by foot, bike, scooter or bus! 😃

A Slow Travel route that we thoroughly recommend is a the Yarmouth, Shalfleet, Newtown, Cowes route…

The crossing to Yarmouth from Lymington is among the most scenic you could wish for, with the journey accompanied for much of the way by reed beds and – always – striking views of the Needles and Tennyson Down. As you approach the Island, look to port (east) and you’ll notice a forested coastline that invites exploration.

The hinterland just to the east of Yarmouth is unlike anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. This is a world of creeks, muddy inlets, unvisited coast, wildlife-rich woodlands and tucked away hamlets. It can feel like a slice of the Island that time forgot, appreciated only by those in the know. 🏞🌅

🍂 Explore it today https://bit.ly/3zAZqgN.

10/10/2021

What are you in the mood for today? 🍤🍔🍝🧆🥩

On the Island it’s easy to find something to suit your tastes and whats more is that it’s probably local and super fresh – BONUS!

Seafood, burgers, Italian, a Sunday roast, something a bit more special? For some yummy food inspiration see here https://bit.ly/3yv44x9.

09/10/2021

Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival begins today! 👣

It’s time to lace up your walking boots and dig out your woollies and head to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, taking place until the 22nd October 2021.

An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the IW Walking Festival is a friendly coming together in the great outdoors for all ages, offering a chance to meet new people, learn and discover the many wonders of the Wight.

With a plethora of routes on offer to suit all abilities, the IW Walking Festival is an inclusive event providing a guided tour through the Island’s varied landscape, thriving wildlife and rich heritage.

This friendly festival hosts a wide-range of walks led by knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders. You’ll easily find a walk that suits you – whether you’re looking for a shorter stroll or a day long hike across the Island. There are themed walks too!

Over half the Isle of Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and in 2019 the Island became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Add 500 miles of well-maintained and signposted footpaths and you’ll see why the Isle of Wight is the perfect place for a walking festival.

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is easy to get to, whether for a day or longer stay. So why not grab your gear and explore the Island? 🍂 🍁

https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/

06/10/2021

Eco Lodges, quaint cottages and a beautiful manor house – Tapnell Farm Park has plenty to choose from when it comes to booking accommodation. 🍂🍁

Tapnell Farm is a family owned, award-winning holiday destination set in the beautiful rural West Wight countryside, commanding the most amazing sea views and stunning sunsets!

Home to Tom’s Eco Lodge glamping and farm accommodation, Tapnell Farm Park attraction, the Island’s only outdoor floating Aqua Park, The Cow Restaurant, countryside walks on the Tapnell Trail and so much more.

Whether you are planning a short break or visiting for the day, there is something for everyone. To book please see there website here https://bit.ly/2XGNbmk.

06/10/2021

On the 9th & 10th of October the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is hosting a ‘Beer & Trains event’. 🍻🚂

With the wonderful ‘Beer & Buses’ event not happening this year, the IW steam Railway is stepping it up with the next best thing, beer and trains!

They’ve hand-picked a great selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth and you’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Yates’, Goddard's and Island Brewery alongside ales from Yorkshire, Somerset and more. 🍻🚂

Entry to the festival is FREE; the bar opens from 11am until 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. If you wish to board the steam train, usual operating day fares apply.

🚂For more information please see their website here https://bit.ly/3nY7tCm.

02/10/2021

We have around 200 miles of cycle tracks, byways and bridleways for you to explore here on the Isle Of Wight. 🚲😍 🚵🏼

So, grab your bicycle and come and join us for an adventure like no other! 🏞

🚲Plan your routes: https://bit.ly/35iT9t.

01/10/2021

Quaint little villages are just another highlight to visiting the Isle of Wight. 🌼🍂

Discover picturesque places, idyllic buildings and quiet streets perfect for exploring! 🥰

Plan your trip today by visiting our website here https://bit.ly/2XtyPFF and we look forward to seeing you soon.

28/09/2021

If you've visited the Isle of Wight in the last 18 months either for a day trip or a holiday then we would love to hear from you!

All we are asking is for you to take our short survey below so we can find out what mode of transport you used when visiting our beautiful Island. 🏝

Taking our short survey will take less than a minute and you could also be in with the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher! 😃

🖥 https://bit.ly/2XpeReB

Planning on visiting the Isle of Wight? Get information on Attractions, Events, Accommodation and lots more from the official Isle of Wight tourist information site!

28/09/2021

Plan your weekend’s adventure today!

Come to the Isle of Wight and explore, eat and be merry!

💻https://bit.ly/2XtyPFF

27/09/2021

Drive less, see more this autumn by leaving the car at home and exploring one of our Slow Travel routes. 🍂

A favourite of ours is the, Ryde, Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, & Brading route.

As recently as the 16th century, Bembridge was almost an island, all but cut off from the rest of the Isle of Wight by the River Yar. Some 1,500 years earlier the river and estuary were deep enough for a harbour at Brading Haven, where Roman trading vessels could moor. Yet by the time the Tudors came to the throne, it had begun to silt up, a process later completed by the Victorians who drained the land for grazing. The Isle of Bembridge was no more but now joined to the rest of the Isle of Wight by a soggy hinterland. Nominated for its beaches, strong community spirit, village shops and more, Bembridge was crowned ‘Village of the Year‘ in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019.

✨It’s a fascinating route to explore and you see read all about it here https://bit.ly/3ApLOWU.

📌 Bembridge Windmill. National Trust.

26/09/2021

Are you planning a autumn/winter staycation and looking for inspiration? Look no further, the Isle of Wight has what you need! 🍂

With beautiful rolling countryside, beaches as far as the eye can see, fresh, delicious local produce everywhere you turn, cycle routes and endless walks, it should be top of your list of places to visit this year!

Travel across to the Isle of Wight on foot, hop on a bus and travel to Luccombe and stay at the stunning Luccombe Hall Hotel.

Luccombe Hall Hotel was originally built in 1870 as the summer home for the Bishop of Portsmouth. This lovely, family-run hotel commands the best position and the best selection of facilities of any hotel on the Isle of Wight. With magnificent views of the bay, the hotel has direct access to the beach and the Old Village of Shanklin and yet is away from traffic noise.

🌟To find out more and to book your own room please see our website here https://bit.ly/3nDvPB8.

25/09/2021

The Isle of Wight is one of the jewels in England’s crown. With fabulous coastal views, sand and surf beaches, Downs and woodland, there really is something for everyone on the Island. And it couldn’t be easier to get here and get around, car free! 🤩

Drive less and see more this autumn by leaving the car keys at home and popping across to the IOW on one of our ferries. Once here you can hop on one of our buses or electric scooters or even take off on foot – the possibilities are endless!

Need help planning your trip? Check out our website here https://bit.ly/2XtyPFF and we look forward to seeing you soon!

22/09/2021

Pub grub is always a winner and here on the Island with so many amazing pubs to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice. 🍽🍛

Seafood? Burgers? Surf & Turf? Whatever your fancy we have a place for you – check out some of our favourite eateries here https://bit.ly/3k9Iqdh.

Leave the car at home this weekend, hop on one of the Island’s buses and head out to enjoy some truly delicious food.

Where is your favourite pub to dine? Let us know in the comments below!

20/09/2021

The Isle of Wight is famous for its Dinosaur heritage and is already regarded as one of the richest areas for discovery in Europe – earning it the title “Dinosaur Island”. 🦖🦕

Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur attraction just over the sea wall in Sandown and is a fun day out for the whole family. Learn all about which Dinosaur’s roamed our Island as well as which Dinosaur’s have been discovered here.

🚏: Reachable by bus routes 2, 3 and 8.

19/09/2021

Get your walking boots on and head out to explore the amazing Medina Valley!

The Medina Valley is the Isle of Wight’s most diverse, accessible and historic destination and a wonderful place to relax and recharge.

This beautiful valley starts in Cowes, goes all the way to Chale and is a haven for all types of wildlife and visual treats! You can spot many plants and animals along it, including wading birds such as the oystercatcher and redshank and you will might also see the Island’s rare Red Squirrel.

To find out more please see our website here https://bit.ly/2WBzTXK.

17/09/2021

If you've visited the Isle of Wight in the last 18 months either for a day trip or a holiday then we would love to hear from you!

All we are asking is for you to take our short survey below so we can find out what mode of transport you used when visiting our beautiful Island. 🏝

Taking our short survey will take less than a minute and you could also be in with the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher! 😃

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16/09/2021

The legendary IOW Festival begins today!

Are you heading there for the weekend or even just for a day? Check out the Southern Vectis website for the easiest way to get from your ferry terminal to the Festival site. ⛺️🎪🎶 🚌

📱https://bit.ly/3kGy1oy

15/09/2021

Drive less and see more! 🏝🌅

Are you planning a trip to the Isle of Wight soon? Why not opt for a stress-free, eco-friendly trip… Simply leave the car keys at home, take a ferry across to the Island and check out our Slow Guide for all the best places to explore.

The Slow Travel Guide to the Isle of Wight has been researched, written and curated by Mark Rowe. Mark is well known and well regarded for his active travel journalism. He’s the editor of BBC Countryfile magazine news pages and writes a regular column in the Independent.

The Slow Travel Guide to the Isle of Wight is a collection of eight routes around the Island that can be explored by bus, bike or on foot. Check it out here https://bit.ly/2Fl7jRf.