Isle of Wight Tourists to be given access to the NHS Test and Trace app
All English tourists visiting the Isle of Wight this Bank Holiday weekend will be able to download and use the NHS Test and Trace app, ahead of the trial’s national roll-out. Access to the app will be extended to allow visitors arriving on the Island from the mainland to use the NHS QR ‘check-in’ feature […]
Make time to explore – action-plan produced by Visit Isle of Wight
Visit Isle of Wight has produced an action-packed day for guests to the island. Take a read, it may give you some ideas! Plan an action-packed day trip to the Isle of Wight this September and escape the mundane. Discover rolling countryside, miles of award-winning beaches, footpaths and cycle paths galore, as well as a […]
Wolverton Online – a new virtual venture for the cancelled Wolverton Garden Fair this year
The cancellation of the annual Wolverton Garden Fair has led to the opportunity arising to offer a new virtual venture – Wolverton Online. Wolverton Online will offer craft, garden and local stalls and businesses the opportunity to sell and promote their wares under the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair umbrella. The site will go live on […]
Rain didn’t dampen the spirit with the penultimate Summer Firework Finale at Blackgang Chine
Blackgang Chine’s Summer Firework Finale went up in a bang for the second week running. Next week (Wednesday 26th Aug) will be the last of their Summer Firework Finale here on the Isle of Wight. This week’s display was by far the best one yet – despite the drizzle and on and off rain showers […]
Hovertravel’s Lorry Middleton crowned Tourism Superstar 2020
Hovertravel’s Lorry Middleton was officially crowned the Visit England/Mirror Travel Tourism Superstar 2020 on Monday evening (17th August 2020)! Hovertravel is the fasted way to get from the mainland (Southsea) to the Isle of Wight (Ryde) by crossing the Solent in just 10 minutes. You can see Lorry Middleton’s acceptance speech at the Visit England […]
20% off Red Funnel ferries for those attending Robin Hill’s Sky High event
Red Funnel ferries are offing 20% off ferry travel when crossing to the Isle of Wight when attending Robin Hill’s Sky High event later this week! The 3-night extravaganza comes to Robin Hill on 20th, 21st and 22nd August – each evening from 17:00 until 22:00. The parks Lower Valley will be full of spectacular […]
Both Robin Hill & Blackgang Chine parks to remain open until 6th September
Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine have announced that both parks will remain open daily until the first week of September 2020. A spokesperson for Vectis Ventures has said: “We’ve had such a wonderful time with you all over the past few weeks that we don’t want it to end! “So, we’re extending the summer and […]
Festival of Transport comes to Isle of Wight Steam Railway
It’s good news if you have a passion for car, lorries, trucks, bikes or any type of vehicle for that matter… then the Isle of Wight Railway’s Festival of Transport is for you. 6 September 2020 | Free entry to event* A wide range of vehicles which are all privately owned and part of someones […]
Things to do on rainy days on the Isle of Wight
Whenever you visit any destination in the UK there is always that risk of rain, the Isle of Wight is no exception. But don’t fear though, isleofwight.com has produced a list of activities and attractions to visit during those misserable days. You always keep your fingers crossed for nice weather when you go on holiday, […]
First Blackgang Chine Summer Firework Finale goes off with a bang!
The first Blackgang Chine Summer Firework Finale went off with a bang on Wednesday 12th August 2020 with many flocking to the south of the Isle of Wight to watch the display. Islanders and visitors attended the UK’s oldest amusement park (having opened in the 1840s) to watch colour fill the skies. There are two […]