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 […]
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 […]
Round the Island yacht race cancelled for 2020 – 2021 date announced
The 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. However, running the race to guarantee COVID-19 compliance to protect […]
Isle of Wight List of Eat Out to Help Out near Ford Farm House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We 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 with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. Use the […]
Isle of Wight hottest day on record with 36.1°c
Super 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 in Lake recording 36.1c, closely followed by 36c in Ryde. […]
Visit Isle of Wight advertisement for Sky launched for 2020
The 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 of Wight. The advert will be shown to target audiences […]
Summer Firework Finale returns to Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight in August 2020
Blackgang 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 through to 21:30 on Summer Firework Finale dates and guests […]
The Isle of Wight’s first aqua park opens at Tapnell Farm
The 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 – they can now say that they are as of […]