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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreThe Island Sailing Club has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Round the Island Race. Since first announcing the postponement of the 2020 event from May to September, the club has been exploring every avenue with all relevant authorities to keep the 2020 race alive. …
read moreWe have compiled a list of venues that are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme by the Government. **Correct at time of publishing** From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered…
read moreSuper smashing great! A staggering 36.1c was recorded on the Isle of Wight today (Sunday) – breaking yesterday’s record of 35.4c. If you’ve been thinking that it was hotter today than the past 48 hours then you’d be right with IW Met Service’s weather station…
read moreThe Isle of Wight will be shown to targeted audiences across the south of the UK following a new TV advertisement. You can watch the video below. The new campaign has got underway in a new approach from the Island’s destination management organisation, Visit Isle…
read moreBlackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight is to hold their annual Summer Firework Finale during August 2020 over 3 evenings. The event is due to take place between 17:00 and 21:30 on Wednesday 12th, 19th & 26th August. Blackgang Chine’s park will be open…
read moreThe Isle of Wight’s first aqua park is now open at Tapnell Farm where many water activities await. Despite a stalled opening and working around the clock to get all the boxes ticked to get the park safe and ready to open to the public…
read moreThe lovable Cheeky Monkeys who’ve wowed Robin Hill’s summer audiences for the past 2 years are returning to the park on the Isle of Wight for an epic run of evening shows! Fire Shows will take place on the following Tuesdays & Saturdays throughout August:…
read moreThe sky’s the limit this summer as magnificent hot air balloons float back to Robin Hill for a three-day extravaganza! Sky High Night Glow, in association with T&K Masks, will run daily from 5pm – 10pm between 20th – 22nd August. After previously cancelling the…
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