Isle of Wight
With one coast facing the English Channel and the other facing the Solent and the mainland, the Isle of Wight has a very different atmosphere to the rest of mainland UK.
Its many famous landmarks include The Needles, Osborne House, Tennyson Down, St Catherine's Lighthouse, Fort Victoria, Ryde Pier, Alum Bay Cliffs and Yarmouth Castle. But there are other places like Newtown Creek - an unspoilt haven for wildlife, Hannover Point with it's dinosaur footprints on the rocks and the ancient standing stones at Mottistone and Hulverstone. Add to that beaches ranging from safe and sandy to wild and rocky! The Island is well known for its numerous footpaths and bridleways and has an annual Walking Festival every spring.
And talking of festivals don't forget these:
- Isle of Wight Pop Festival
- The Garlic Festival
- The Bestival
- Cowes Week
- White Air Festival
- Walking Festival
- Cycling Festival
There are also many smaller local festivals and events across the Island . . .
The Isle of Wight is also home to some of the most diverse countryside in the UK, and what better way to unwind than to get out into the fresh air and explore?
Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or something more energetic, you can discover historic farms, pretty lanes, thatched villages, coastal trails and woodlands. It's easy to find your way around, with over 500 miles of carefully maintained footpaths and signposts to follow. Walking, cycling and bird watching are popular all year round and every May the Island hosts the UK's largest walking festival.
Whatever you choose to do - whether it's following a pub walk, hiring bikes, or wandering along secluded coves - your time on the Isle of Wight is something the whole family will enjoy..
The Eight Wonders of the Isle of Wight
The 'Wonders of the Isle of Wight' is a play-on words based on the name of Island Towns or Places.
