The Isle of Wight is full of events throughout the festive period! Christmas IOW Steam Railway 13th & 14th/ 20th-24th December Santa Special With christmas themed events at Havenstreet, meet the big man himself and then take a festive ride on the steam trains! See More IOW Steam Railway 26th December 2025 Boxing Day Specials Take a relaxing steam train after all the fun of the big day, plus everything at Havenstreet is open See More Robin Hill 12th/13th/14th December Drive in Cinema In suport of Wessex Cancer Support, enjoy films like Die Hard, Elf and plenty more, from the comfort of your car! See More Osborne House 29th November-21st December (Weekend) Festive Fun at Osborne Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present See More Cowes 22nd November Christmas Celebration Day Enjoy free entertainment while you shop with the Lantern Glow Walk, and the Christmas Light Switch On, all with free parking! See More Monkey Haven 29th & 30th November Christmas Market Fun-filled festive weekend with local craft stalls, pet photography portraits, delicious food, raffles and entertainment for the whole family! See More Northwood House 29th & 30th November Christmas Market featuring a selection of over 50 of the best local gift exhibitors in art, craft and produce. It’s the perfect inspiration for unique Christmas present See More Brighstone 4th-7th December Christmas Tree Festival The festival will feature over 150 beautifully decorated Christmas trees displayed across 8 amazing venues See More Tapnell Farm 6th-23rd December Christmas at Tapnell Get set for the big day as you decorate, craft, create and celebrate your way through our magical Christmas woodland village before the main event, meeting Santa himself. See More Southern Vectis 8th-24th December Christmas Light Tour The Christmas Lights Tour offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight at night and visits some of the Island's best Christmas light displays, plus a stop at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Cafe See More

All your handy information from supermarkets to bank branch information Handy Information Radio IOW Radio: 107/102 fm Vectis Radio: 104.6 fm Greatest Hits: 105.2 fm & DAB Heart South: 97.5fm & DAB BBC Solent: 96.1/103.8 fm & DAB Hospital St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Banks Barclays: Newport Lloyds: Newport & Ryde TSB: Newport Natwest: Newport Nationwide: Ryde, Shanklin and Newport Lifeboats Ryde Inshore Rescue Service Freshwater Bay Independent Lifeboat Bembridge Lifeboat Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Yarmouth Lifeboat Supermarkets Tesco: Lake, Ventnor, Freshwater, Wootton and Ryde ASDA: Newport Morrisons: Newport, Ryde and Lake Sainsburys: Newport, Cowes, Ryde, Sandown & Freshwater Aldi: Cowes & Lake Lidl: Newport and Lake Waitrose: Cowes Co-Op: Island Wide Ferry Companies Wightlink: Ryde-Portsmouth Passenger Service Wightlink: Fishbourne- Portsmouth Vehicle and Passenger service Wightlink: Lymington- Yarmouth Vehicle and Passenger Service Red Funnel: East Cowes- Southampton Vehicle and Passenger Service Red Funnel: Cowes- Southampton Passenger Service Hovertravel: Southsea-Ryde Passenger Service

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Totally IOW shows off the very best the Isle of Wight has to offer !! Welcome to Totally IOW Menu Close Services Chi siamo Contact Contattaci Informazioni utili Facebook Video Viaggiare Attrazioni dell'isola Services Cane amichevole Spiagge Dinosauri Dinosauri Dinosauri Dinosauri Services Carnevali Pasqua Molla Attrazioni dell'isola Esplorare Ricerca Blog Portfolio Your guide to attractions, events, and hidden gems across the island. Travel to the Island Travel on the Island Explore the Island Welcome to the Isle of Wight, a charming island off England's south coast, renowned for its stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, and rich history. Explore quaint villages, visit iconic landmarks like The Needles, or enjoy outdoor adventures in its lush countryside. Perfect for family holidays, romantic getaways, or solo escapes, the Isle of Wight offers a delightful blend of relaxation and exploration. Discover your island adventure today! Island Towns Island Gallery Island Travel Island Beaches Island Events Island Attractions Christmas Island Events IOW Steam Railway 13th & 14th/20th-24th December Santa Special With christmas themed events at Havenstreet, meet the big man himself and then take a festive ride on the steam trains! IOW Steam Railway 30th & 31st October Boxing Day Special Take a relaxing steam train after all the fun of the big day, plus everything at Havenstreet is open Osborne House 29th November-21st December Weekends only Festive fun at Osborne Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present See more Christmas events

The island has something for everything, from palaces, animal sanctuary's to theme parks! Travel on the Island Travel on the Island Getting around the Island is simple, with plenty of travel options to suit every visitor. Local buses connect towns, villages, and attractions, while open-top services offer a scenic ride along the coast in summer. The Island Line railway runs between Ryde and Shanklin, providing a quick and easy way to explore the east coast. Taxis, bike hire, and car hire are also available, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. For walkers and cyclists, the Island’s well-marked trails make discovering hidden gems a real pleasure." Island Line Providing train services from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin. Stopping at Ryde Esplanade, Ryde St Johns, Brading, Sandown, Lake. Change at Smallbrook Junction for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway See More Southern Vectis Direct buses between the major towns and tourist attractions on the island. Special Open-Top services runs during the summer season showing the best of the islands countryside and coastline See More Floating Bridge Providing a service a vehicle and foot passenger over the river Medina between East Cowes and Cowes See More Travel to the Island Wightlink Services from Lymington and Portsmouth Red Funnel services from Southampton Hovertravel services from Southsea See More

It may be winter but there is still plenty to do on the Isle of Wight! Winter Season L'Isola di Wight è uno dei posti migliori al mondo per i ritrovamenti di dinosauri! La geologia dell'isola è la ragione principale dei ritrovamenti fossili. La costa da Sandown a West Wight è costituita da argilla tenera, che conserva i fossili, ma provoca anche la grave erosione che espone i fossili. Il dinosauro più comune da trovare sull'isola è l'Iguanodonte. Puoi persino vedere le impronte a Compton con la bassa marea. IOW Donkey Sanctuary Official Site Shopping See More Fort Victoria See More Tapnell Farm Official Site LA Bowl Official Site Dinosaur Isle See More Carisbrooke Castle See More Amazon World See More Ventnor Botanic Gardens Official Site Osborne House Official Site Sandown Pier See More Amazon World See More Quarr Abbey See More Quay Arts Official Site Needles Landmark Attraction See More Brading Roman Villa See More Shanklin Seafront Official Site Museum of Island History See More Newport Roman Villa Official Site Christmas on the Isle of Wight

The island turns chocolatey this time of year, with events taking place all over the island! Easter Event TBC Event TBC

With the leaves falling, the island still has plenty of events for the whole family, including spooky events! Autumn Events TBC Official Site Events TBC Official Site Events TBC Official Site Halloween

From Royal Palaces, Castles, Zoos and Theme Parks, there is something for the everyone on the Isle of Wight Menu Close Services Chi siamo Contact Contattaci Informazioni utili Facebook Video Viaggiare Attrazioni dell'isola Services Cane amichevole Spiagge Dinosauri Dinosauri Dinosauri Dinosauri Services Carnevali Pasqua Molla Attrazioni dell'isola Esplorare Ricerca Blog Portfolio Things to see and Do Welcome to Things to See & Do Whether you're here for a day, a week, or longer, the Isle of Wight is full of surprises. From dramatic coastal walks and gardens to quirky museums and arts performances, there’s something for every kind of explorer. Browse by interest, area or theme, or scroll below to dive into our curated categories. Click any tile to explore detailed guides, photos, tips, and insider advice. Winter Season Off-season highlights and attractions open in winter months Rainy Day Ideas Indoor things to do when the weather doesn’t cooperate Dinosaur Island Prehistoric fun: fossils, dinosaur trails, and attractions for kids Arts and Theatre Galleries, live performances, cultural venues across the IOW Shopping Independent shops, markets, crafts and souvenirs to explore Dog Friendly Island Parks, trails, and spots your four-legged friend will enjoy Island Attractions Castles, gardens, lighthouses, and historic sites worth visiting. Island Event Festivals, fairs, shows — browse what’s coming up Island Beaches From family-friendly sands to secret coves, find your perfect beach

The island has a wide variety of places to experience arts and theatre! Arts & Theatre L'isola è ricca di cultura e patrimonio. Poeti e artisti famosi hanno trovato l'isola un posto fantastico per far fluire i loro succhi creativi! Il più famoso è Alfred Lord Tennyson, che soggiornava a Freshwater, ha un monumento posto sulla cima di Tennyson Down. L'isola ospita anche molti artisti indipendenti con negozi e gallerie nelle città dell'isola Visita gli studi Alum Bay Glass e IOW Studio Glass per assistere al modo straordinario in cui vengono creati questi pezzi inestimabili! Shanklin e The Medina Theatre's ospitano tournée e produzioni fatte in casa durante tutto l'anno. Shanklin Theatre Official Site Dimbola Lodge Official Site Medina Theate Official Site Chessel Pottery Official Site Alum Bay Glass Official Site IOW Lavender Official Site IOW Garlic Official Site Chocolate Apothecary Official Site Fantastic Store Official Site

The island has an amazing choice of beaches! From the popular Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin, to the quiet Compton and Castlehaven Island Beaches L'isola ha oltre 57 miglia di costa, la maggior parte accessibile. In totale l'isola ha 17 spiagge con bandiera blu, il che significa che sono di alto livello. Le spiagge di Ryde, Shanklin e Sandown sono sabbiose con ottimi servizi sulla spiaggia. La spiaggia di Ventnor è prevalentemente di ciottoli, ma vale comunque la pena visitarla. In estate queste spiagge sono molto frequentate, quindi se stai cercando una gita in spiaggia più tranquilla perché non visitare le spiagge sul lato occidentale dell'isola. Questi sono sicuri e puliti, ma alcuni sono isolati da città e villaggi. Qualunque sia la spiaggia che hai scelto, ti divertirai sicuramente.

Sadly the sun doesn't shine all the time, but the island has plenty of fun to do indoors! Rainy Day Ideas L'Isola di Wight è uno dei posti migliori al mondo per i ritrovamenti di dinosauri! La geologia dell'isola è la ragione principale dei ritrovamenti fossili. La costa da Sandown a West Wight è costituita da argilla tenera, che conserva i fossili, ma provoca anche la grave erosione che espone i fossili. Il dinosauro più comune da trovare sull'isola è l'Iguanodonte. Puoi persino vedere le impronte a Compton con la bassa marea. Shopping See More IOW Steam Railway See More Fort Victoria See More Tapnell Farm Official Site Yarmouth Castle See More LA Bowl Official Site IOW Bus Museum Official Site IOW Classic Boat Museum Official Site Sandown Pier See More JR Zone Official Site Amazon World See More Lilliput Museum See More Quay Arts Official Site Needles Landmark Attraction See More Dimbola Lodge Official Site Dinosaur Isle See More Brading Roman Villa See More Osborne House See More Shanklin Seafront Official Site Museum of Island History See More Newport Roman Villa Official Site