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Make time to explore – action-plan produced by Visit Isle of Wight https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/revslider/walking-cycling1/isle-of-wight-walking-st-catherines.jpg 1160 550 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/revslider/walking-cycling1/isle-of-wight-walking-st-catherines.jpg August 25, 2020 February 9, 2021

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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 https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/241921874.jpg 1577 584 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/241921874.jpg August 21, 2020 August 21, 2020

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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…

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Rain didn’t dampen the spirit with the penultimate Summer Firework Finale at Blackgang Chine https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/081920-Blackgang-Fireworks-19th-August-009.jpg 2048 1365 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/081920-Blackgang-Fireworks-19th-August-009.jpg August 20, 2020 August 19, 2020

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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 https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/lorryhovertravel.jpg 2048 1152 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/lorryhovertravel.jpg August 19, 2020 August 19, 2020

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August 19, 2020
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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…

Isle of Wight Sky High Night Glow Hot Air Ballons Robin Hill

20% off Red Funnel ferries for those attending Robin Hill’s Sky High event https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/SkyHighNightGlow_2020_Web.jpg 2048 1367 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/SkyHighNightGlow_2020_Web.jpg August 19, 2020 August 19, 2020

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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 https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/robinhilltrain.jpg 2048 1362 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/robinhilltrain.jpg August 17, 2020 February 9, 2021

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August 17, 2020
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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 https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/Festival-of-Transport-IOW-STEAM-RAILWAY.jpg 1920 1280 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/Festival-of-Transport-IOW-STEAM-RAILWAY.jpg August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020

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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 https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/sandownpiersunsetVIOW.jpg 2048 1135 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/sandownpiersunsetVIOW.jpg August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020

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August 14, 2020
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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! https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/081220-Blackgang-Firework-Display-August-2020-039.png 2048 1365 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/08/081220-Blackgang-Firework-Display-August-2020-039.png August 13, 2020 August 13, 2020

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August 13, 2020
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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…

Isle of Wight to trial new & improved coronavirus app https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/07/whitwelloverview-oct-18.jpg 1920 1280 Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays Ford Farm House Bed & Breakfast - Isle of Wight Holidays https://fordfarmhouse.com/media/2020/07/whitwelloverview-oct-18.jpg August 13, 2020 August 13, 2020

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Isle of Wight to trial new & improved coronavirus app

The Isle of Wight is once again being asked to trial the NHS’ coronavirus test and trace app, which is said to now be ‘new and improved’. Over the coming days, starting from tomorrow (Friday), Islanders will receive a unique code through the post which will enable them to download the app, preventing people from…