Holiday on the Isle of Wight

Welcome to the Isle of Wight, the best kept holiday secret in the UK. The Island boasts several great beaches from stretches of golden sand to gentle pebble. There are lots of things to discover such as the dinosaur footprints still in place where dinosaurs used to walk on the rugged south of the Isle of Wight! And if you are looking for camping, self-catering or luxury hotel accommodation on the Isle of Wight then check out the accommodation page on this website.

If you are looking for ideas of what to do on the Island why not check out our plan your day page? It will list 16 different random ideas of what to do on your day out. Or see the all attractions page to view all the major attractions on the Isle of Wight. The Events page lists all the major events happening on the Isle of Wight and is a great help when planning your holiday around events on the Island.

This website is maintained by people who are pround of and love living on the Sunny Isle of Wight.

Must see...

Queen Victoria's
favourite home

Osborne House

Designed by Prince Albert, this royal residence was the retreat for Queen Victoria and her family. The Queen died here in 1901 and the house was given to the country.

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The Gatehouse
entrance at Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle

Occupied by the Romans and later built as a defence against the Vikings, the Castle boasts a donkey operated well and was the prison of Charles I before his execution.

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The Needles stacks
with the famous lighthouse

Needles Battery

The Needles Battery is a fortified defensive position built around 1861. Owned by the National Trust you can now take a tour and see the old tunnels and guns.

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Appley Tower
A famouse landmark in Ryde

Appley Beach

Appley Beach is a stretch of golden sand with warm shallow water in summer at high tide. Perfect for relaxing in the sun and taking a dip in the sea.

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