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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Discover the Isle of Wight — where dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and unforgettable days out come together. From iconic landmarks like The Needles to hidden coastal gems and charming villages, there’s something here for every kind of explorer. Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a weekend escape, or just looking for inspiration, Totally IOW brings together the very best the island has to offer — all in one place. Start exploring and find your perfect island experience. Island Events Places to Explore Island Gallery Plan Journey Island Beaches Whats on Guide Attractions to Visit Island Event Highlights Witches, Wands and Whistles Halloween at the Castle Fiesta of the Dead See more Halloween Events

Totally IOW shows off the very best the Isle of Wight has to offer !! Welcome to the Isle of Wight! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Totally IOW is Your guide to attractions, events, and hidden gems across the island. Isle of Fright Explore the Island Discover the Isle of Wight — where dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and unforgettable days out come together. From iconic landmarks like The Needles to hidden coastal gems and charming villages, there’s something here for every kind of explorer. Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a weekend escape, or just looking for inspiration, Totally IOW brings together the very best the island has to offer — all in one place. Start exploring and find your perfect island experience. Places to Explore Island Gallery Plan Journey Island Beaches Whats on Guide Attractions to Visit Island Event Highlights Witches, Wands and Whistles Halloween at the Castle Fiesta of the Dead See more Halloween Events Island Highlights Robin Hill Ventnor Amazon World See More Things to Do © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

Almost every town and village has an amazing carnival! The larger towns even have illuminated parades! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Carnivals Ryde Childrens: 27th August 2026 11am-3pm Main: 3rd Sept 2026 6.30pm Start Illuminated: 5th Sept 2026 8.30pm Start Sandown Childrens: 25th July 2026 11am-12pm Sandown Bay Regatta 9th August 10.30-4.30pm Main: 7pm-8pm Illuminated: 26th August 8.30-9.30pm Shanklin Childrens: 2nd August 2026 2pm Start Main: 5th August 2026 7pm Start Illuminated: 8th August 2026 9.15pm Start Ventnor Childrens: 12th August 2026 12pm Start Main: 12th August 2026 7pm Start Illuminated: 15th August 2026 9pm Start Lantern Parade & Carnival 13th December 2025 Newport Main: 1st August 2026 7pm Start Illuminated: 20th August 2026 9pm Start Christmas 6th December 5pm Start St Helens Main: 31st August 2026 6.30pm East Cowes Main 22nd August 2026 6.15pm Start Yarmouth Carnival Week 15th-22nd August 2026 Parade 22nd August 2026 4pm Start © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

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The Isle of Wight is full of events throughout the festive period! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Christmas Events to TBC for 2026 Summer on the Isle of Wight See More © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

Whether you like carnivals, fireworks and everything in between there is a event for you on the Isle of Wight Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Island Events What’s On Across the Isle of Wight From music festivals and carnivals to seasonal celebrations and community events, this is your guide to what’s happening across the island Easter Island Carnivals Summer Winter Season Halloween Christmas Music Festivals © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

With the leaves falling, the island still has plenty of events for the whole family, including spooky events! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Autumn Event TBC Event TBC Halloween © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The island has something for everything, from palaces, animal sanctuary's to theme parks! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio 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 © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The island has many places to visit with your 4 legged friends! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio 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 © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

Whitsun on the Island is packed full of fun for the whole family! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio May Robin Hill Isle of Wight Dance Weekender 9th-10th May 2026 The Isle of Wight Dance Weekender brings world-class dance music to the Isle of Wight for two days and nights of pure celebration. Official Site Carisbrooke Castle Mystery Mission 23rd - 31st May 2026 A top-secret message has gone missing at Carisbrooke Castle – and they need you to find it before it falls into the wrong hands! Official Site Osborne House Easter Egg Dash 23rd - 31st May 2026 A top-secret message has gone missing at Carisbrooke Castle – and they need you to find it before it falls into the wrong hands! Official Site IOW Steam Railway Real Ale Festival 2nd-4th May 2026 Step onto the platform and explore a massive line up of exceptional real ales, plus a refreshing selection of crisp ciders for those who love a sweeter finish Official Site IOW Steam Railway Festival of Transport 17th May 2026 Experience a stunning assembly of vintage vehicles as they take over the event field at Havenstreet Station. From the gleaming chrome of classic cars to the rugged power of vintage tractors and commercial vehicles. Official Site Tapnell Farm Moo-Mania 26th & 28th May 2026 A fun-filled evening of family entertainment, all hosted by the fantastic AJ! Expect laughter, games, and plenty of surprises as AJ brings the farm to life with his unique blend of fun and energy. See More Wildheart Wildheart Wire Walk! 2nd May 2026 Ar you brave enough to walk on a 70-metre tightrope suspended high above our Sanctuary’s grounds!! All in aid to raise money for the sanctuary's hard work Official Site Donkey Sanctuary World Donkey Day 8th May 2026 Celebrate all things Donkey's at the sanctuary, with themed food and meet the donkeys themeselves! Official Site Blackgang Wildwest West 23rd-31st May 2026 Head on over to cowboy town for all things wildwest, with karoke, dance workshops to a live cowboy show! On the 27th May there is Wild West Fest, including DJ and Fireworks! Official Site Islandwide IOW Walking Festival 9th- 17th May 2026 Take on over 60 walks across the island, from gentle flat walks to a 24 hour walk around the island! Official Site © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

All your handy information from supermarkets to bank branch information Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio 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 © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

From Royal Palaces, Castles, Zoos and Theme Parks, there is something for the everyone on the Isle of Wight Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information Facebook Videos General Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search 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 © Totally Isle of Wight 2026