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The island has a wide variety of places to experience arts and theatre! Arts & Theatre The Island is rich in culture and hertiage. Famous poets and artists have found the island to be a brilliant place to get their creative juices flowing! The most famous is Alfred Lord Tennyson, who used to stay in Freshwater, has a monument placed on the top of Tennyson Down. The island is also home to plenty of independent artists with shops and galleries in towns across the island Visit the Alum Bay Glass & IOW Studio Glass studios to witness the amazing way these priceless pieces are created! Shanklin and The Medina Theatre's are home to touring and home-made productions throughout the year. 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

Sadly the sun doesn't shine all the time, but the island has plenty of fun to do indoors! Rainy Day Ideas The island may be one of the warmest and sunniest parts of the UK, but even we still have the occasional rain shower! Luckily, the island has plenty of activities for the family in the dry! 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

Whether you like carnivals, fireworks and everything in between there is a event for you on the Isle of Wight Island Events Spring Summer Autumn Winter Season Easter Halloween Christmas Music Festivals Island Carnivals

With long hot summer days and nights, the isle of wight has events to entertain everyone! Summer The Chale Show 2nd & 3rd August 2025 The Chale Show is a traditional Country show with something to entertain the whole family! Official Site Cowes Week 2nd-8th August 2025 See the worlds oldest and largest sailing regatta! With plenty of races and onshore activities, and a firework finale Official Site IOW Pride 19th July 2025 Expect a brilliant carnival atmosphere and entertainment! Official Site Carnivals Through out July and August Which ever town you are visiting there is a amazing carnival including a illuminated one! See More IOW Steam Railway 26th July 2025 Steam Railway Proms The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra at Havenstreet. With the amazing food and of course the steam trains Official Site IOW Steam Railway 22nd-25 August 2025 Island Steam Fair With amazing entertainment in the arena, fairground, heritage vehicles and much more! Official Site The Needles 31st July, 7th/14th/21st & 28th August 2025 The skies above The Needles will be filled with the fireworks! The park is open late with entertainment as well! Official Site Osborne House 19th July to 31st August 2025 Come Play ft. TV’s Taskmaster Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Official Site Carisbrooke Castle 12th-14th August 2025 Jousting! Experience an exhilarating spectacle as four legendary knights compete for glory in the grand medieval joust. Official Site Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Wednesdays in July (23rd & 30th) and August Twilight Safari explore the Sanctuary after-hours, witness new animal behaviours, and listen to exclusive talks from the friendly and knowledgeable animal carers Official Site Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Tuesdays and Thursdays in August 2025 Sunrise Breakfasts You can have a delicious breakfast with us while enjoying a rare early morning encounter with the rescued animals! See the morning routine of the keepers and animals! Official Site Robin Hill Tuesdays and Thursdays in August Cheeky Monkey Fire Show Get ready for heart-pounding thrills, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and fire-fuelled fun in the parks Woodland Amphitheatre Official Site Robin Hill 30th August 2025 The Wight Isle – Classic Ibiza White Party Party in the woodland of Robin Hill with the electric energy of classic Ibiza music echoing through the trees. Official Site Blackgang Chine Wednesdays in August Summerfest Experience the amazing Wild West Show, Resident DJ, Foam party and the famous firework finale. Plus ride the rides till late night! Official Site Tapnell Farm Tuesdays 29th July- 26th August 2025 Moo-Mania Expect laughter, games, and plenty of surprises as AJ brings the farm to life with his unique blend of fun and energy Official Site

The island turns chocolatey this time of year, with events taking place all over the island! Easter The Great Railway Easter Egg Hunt 6th- 21st April 2025 Take part in a fun hunt around the whole attraction, looking for the giant easter eggs. Finish the day with a brilliant trip on a steam train! Official Site Alice's Easter Wonderland 7th-11th/14th-18th April 2025 Tapnell Farm is transformed into Wonderland, with a Mad Hatter’s Mayhem & Mischief Show, Potion-Making Workshops and much more family fun! Official Site Hovercraft Behind Scenes 7th and 15th April 2025 Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn more about their impressive hovercraft fleet and its operational procedures. - Official Site Model Village Easter Egg Hunt 18th- 21st April 2025 Take part in a fun hunt around the whole attraction, looking for the mini easter eggs with a miniature prize for everyone who gets the correct number! Official Site The Big Brick Build at Osborne 12th-21st April 2025 Step into royal history and join them to recreate Osborne’s charming Swiss Cottage in brick form! Official Site Fireworks Eggstravanganza 19th April 2025 Head down to Sandown for a brilliant firework display, launched from the end of the pier! The show starts at 8.30pm - 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 The island has over 57 miles of coastline, which most of it is accessible.The beaches at Ryde, Shanklin and Sandown are sandy with brilliant beachside amenities. The beach at Ventnor is mostly shingle but it still well worth a visit. In the summer these beaches get very busy, so if you are after a more quiet beach trip why not visit the beaches on the western side of the island. These are safe and clean but some are isolated from towns and villages. Which ever beach you chose you are guaranteed a great time.

The island has many places to visit with your 4 legged friends! Dog Friendly Island Attractions! Loads of the island's attractions are dog-friendly.! Blackgang Chine, Carisbrooke Castle, Appuldurcombe House, Osborne House (Grounds Only) Isle of Wight Steam Railway Ventnor Botanic Gardens, The Needles Landmark Attraction The Needles Old Battery, Yarmouth Castle, Shanklin Chine, Check individual websites for any parts that may not allow dogs. Attractions Beaches Most of the main beaches are only dog friendly in the winter months (November-April), but are plenty of beaches all year round for your dog to have fun on! Alum Bay (On Leads) Colwell Bay (Right of Slipway), Bembridge, Seagrove, Priory Bay, Ryde (Left of Pier), Whitecliff Bay Yaverland (Left of Car Park), Brook Bay, Chilton Chine, Rocken End, Steephill Cove (On Leads) Beaches

The island has something for everything, from palaces, animal sanctuary's to theme parks! Island Gallery Ventnor Needles Old Battery Solent Ferries Ryde Dinosaur Isle West Wight Shanklin Chine Osborne House Blackgang Chine IOW Donkey Sanctuary Ventnor Botanical Gardens Amazon World East Wight Shanklin Cowes Brading Roman Villa IOW Steam Railway Carisbrooke Castle Robin Hill Sandown Godshill Model Village

Almost every town and village has an amazing carnival! The larger towns even have illuminated parades! Carnivals Sandown Childrens: 26th July 2025 Main Event: 26th July 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 27th August 2025 Ryde Childrens: 23rd August 2025 Main Event: 28th August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 30th August 2025 Newport Main Event: 2nd August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 21st August 2025 Riverfest: 10th May 2025 Shanklin Childrens: 3rd August 2025 Main Event: 6th August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 9th August 2025 Ventnor Childrens: 13th August 2025 Main Event: 13th August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 16th August 2025 St Helens Main Event: 25th August 2025 Music Festivals

The Isle of Wight punches above its weight with music events! Music Festivals Isle of Wight Festival 18th- 21st June 2026 The world famous event returns to Seaclose Park! Official Site Robin Hill 26th July 2025 Proms ’25: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra the The esteemed Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra take to the stage to deliver a rousing performance of Proms classics, from Elgar to Tchaikovsky Official Site Wight Proms 12th-17th August 2025 Featuring Classical and Musical artists Official Site IOW Jazz Festival 24th-28th Sept 2025 Celebrate all things Jazz around Newport with local names and world famous names performing throughout the weekend Official Site Ventnor Fringe 18th-27th July 2025 Featuring bands from the island and the world, performing around the town! Official Site Sunset Sessions 9th June 2025 Radio 1 Dance Anthems DJ Charlie Hedges takes over Pirate Cove at Blackgang! Official Site