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 About Facebook Videos 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. Travel to the Island Travel on the Island 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. Bembridge Lifeboat Station Sandown & Yaverland Appley Tower Shanklin Chine Tennyson Monument Steephill Cove Cowes Newport Blackgang Chine Robin Hill Adventure Park Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Osborne House Carisbrooke Castle Wightlink Red Funnel Hovertravel Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Bembridge Lifeboat Station Sandown & Yaverland Appley Tower Shanklin Chine Tennyson Monument Steephill Cove Cowes Newport Blackgang Chine Robin Hill Adventure Park Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Osborne House Carisbrooke Castle Wightlink Red Funnel Hovertravel Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Places to Explore Island Gallery Plan Journey Island Beaches Whats on Guide Attractions to Visit Island Event Highlights Blackgang Summerfest See Event Robin Hill World Cup Fan Zone See Event Newport IOW Festival See Event See June Events Island Highlights Ryde See Town Wildheart Animal Sanctuary See Attraction The Needles See Attraction See More Things to Do © 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 About Facebook Videos 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

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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 About Facebook Videos Services 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. Travel to the Island Travel on the Island 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. Bembridge Lifeboat Station Sandown & Yaverland Appley Tower Shanklin Chine Tennyson Monument Steephill Cove Cowes Newport Blackgang Chine Robin Hill Adventure Park Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Osborne House Carisbrooke Castle Wightlink Red Funnel Hovertravel Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Bembridge Lifeboat Station Sandown & Yaverland Appley Tower Shanklin Chine Tennyson Monument Steephill Cove Cowes Newport Blackgang Chine Robin Hill Adventure Park Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Osborne House Carisbrooke Castle Wightlink Red Funnel Hovertravel Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Blackgang Summerfest See Event Robin Hill World Cup Fan Zone See Event Newport IOW Music Festival See Event Island Event Highlights Places to Explore Island Gallery Plan Journey Island Beaches Whats on Guide Attractions to Visit See June Events Needles Landmark Attraction See Attraction Ventnor See Town Carisbrooke Castle See Attraction See More Things to Do Island Highlights © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

Totally IOW Showcases the best of the Isle of Wight! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio About Us Welcome to Totally IOW Your gateway to the Isle of Wight’s magic, from stunning coastlines and hidden gems to vibrant events and local stories. Since 2010, we’ve dedicated ourselves to growing a resource that truly reflects the island’s character and helps everyone—first-time visitors and locals alike—discover what makes IOW special. We cover everything you need: things to see and do, travel logistics, seasonal events, accommodation tips, and more. We continually expand what we offer to stay current and relevant. We’re active across social media (X, Instagram, Facebook) where we share photos, updates, stories, and interact with our community. Join us in exploring the Isle of Wight — and we hope your visit is unforgettable. — The Totally IOW Team Promote your accommodation for free © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

You can shop till you drop on the Isle of Wight. With national names and independent names, there is a wide variety Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Shopping The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place for shopping, offering something for everyone. From well-known high street names to unique independent stores, every town and village across the island has its own charm. In Godshill, you can explore the quirky Old Smithy, where a collection of independent shops are all under one roof. Over in Shanklin’s Old Village, you’ll find some of the island’s best gift shops, including the much-loved Rock Shop. Many of the island’s attractions also feature excellent gift shops, perfect for picking up souvenirs and keepsakes. Wherever you go on the Isle of Wight, you’ll never be far from a shopping experience worth exploring. Arreton Barns Official Site IOW Pearl Official Site Oasis Official Site The Old Smithy Official Site Busy Bee Official Site IOW Lavender Official Site IOW Garlic Official Site Chocolate Apothecary Official Site Fantastic Store Official Site Royal Victoria Arcade Official Site I Love Cowes Official Site Yarmouth Shopping Official Site © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The island has an amazing choice of beaches! From the popular Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin, to the quiet Compton and Castlehaven Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Beaches With over 57 miles of beautiful coastline, the Isle of Wight offers a beach for every kind of visitor. The sandy stretches at Ryde, Shanklin, and Sandown are perfect for family days out, complete with excellent seaside amenities. At Ventnor, you’ll find a mostly shingle beach with its own unique charm and plenty of character. During the summer months, these popular spots can get busy. For a quieter escape, head to the island’s western beaches. They’re clean, safe, and often wonderfully peaceful — though some are more remote from towns and villages. Whichever beach you choose, you’re guaranteed a memorable day by the sea. Alum Bay Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport : ✔️ Bembridge Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Brook Toilets: ❌ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ❌ Public Transport: ✔️ Colwell Bay Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Compton Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ❌ Public Transport: ✔️ Cowes Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ East Cowes Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Freshwater Bay Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Gurnard Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Lake Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ❌ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Ryde Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Ryde Appley Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Sandown Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Seagrove Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ❌ Public Transport: ✔️ Shanklin Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Small Hope Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Springvale Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: All Year Nearby Food: ❌ Public Transport: ✔️ Steephill Cove Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ❌ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ❌ Totland Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Ventnor Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ Yaverland Toilets: ✔️ Parking: ✔️ Dogs: 1st Oct-30th April Nearby Food: ✔️ Public Transport: ✔️ © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The Isle of Wight is full of events throughout the festive period! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos 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 About Facebook Videos 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 June Events Easter Island Carnivals Summer Winter Season Halloween Christmas Music Festivals © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The island turns chocolatey this time of year, with events taking place all over the island! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio Easter Robin Hill Easter Egg Dash 5th & 6th April 2026 Find a token and trade it for a small, medium, or large Easter egg - or go for gold! Discover a silver ticket to win a fabulous Robin Hill Merch Bundle, or hit the jackpot with a gold ticket for a Membership Pass! Official Site Carisbrooke Castle Easter Quest 28th March-19th April 2026 Follow the Easter trail around the castle, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward. Official Site Osborne House Easter Egg Dash 28th March- 19th April 2026 Follow the Easter trail around the grounds, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward. Official Site Osborne House The Big Brick Build 3rd-12th April 2026 Join our master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Official Site IOW Steam Railway The Great Railway Easter Hunt 29th March- 12th April 2026 Search for the giant eggs hidden around our entire attraction and solve the clues on the treasure map to claim your chocolate. You can even make your own Easter Bonnet. Official Site Tapnell Farm Easter at Tapnell Farm 28th March- 12th April 2026 Take part in loads of activities like a Easter Farm Trail, Fun with the animals and Easter Themed Crafts. Easter Weekend there is also a Egg Hunt! See More Wildheart Easter Eggs-ploration 28th March- 12th April 2026 Take part in a new Activity Trail, Face Painting and a Easter Hunt. Find the missing letters to make a word and win a prize! Official Site Donkey Sanctuary Easter at Tapnell Farm 28th March- 12th April 2026 Take part in loads of activities like a Easter Egg Hunt. Egg Decorating Competition and Easter Colouring fun in the cafe! See More © Totally Isle of Wight 2026

The weather is starting to warm up, so explore the Islands events this June! Menu Close Services About Us Contact Contact Us Handy Information About Facebook Videos Travel Island Attractions Services Dog Friendly Beaches Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Services Carnivals Easter Easter Easter Island Attractions Explore Search Blog Portfolio June Robin Hill World Cup Fan Zone Various dates in June & July Watch the biggest matches in the Amphitheatre, with a giant screen and a fully stocked bar and food to purchase. Check the website for the exact matches being shown and times Official Site Newport The IOW Music Festival 18th- 21st June 2026 One of the UK's biggest music festivals takes place in Seaclose Park, with acts like Lewis Capaldi, Wet Leg and Tom Grennan entertaining the crowds. Official Site Islandwide IOW Festival of Running 31st May- 7th June 2026 Various routes across the island from Tapnell Farm run and Needles Half Marathon Official Site IOW Steam Railway Gins and Spirits 13th-14th June 2026 Enjoy fabulous craft gins, spirits and distillers, new gins, rums and vodkas and enjoy tasting samples from onsite craft distillers, and you can enjoy whilst enjoying the islands countryside on the steam trains themselves. Official Site © 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 About Facebook Videos 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