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Two images side by side in a montage, one of ponies in the countryside of The New Forest, another of The Needles landmark on the Isle of Wight

Why choose? Discover the best of The New Forest and the Isle of Wight in one unforgettable trip

Isle of Wight

Lymington

8 min read

A couple walking in the gardens of The Swiss Cottage, Osborne, Isle of Wight

Hidden Histories on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

8 min read

An ice cream in a waffle cone being held up by a hand against a blue sky

Beaches and cream – the best coastal spots for ice cream on the Isle of Wight

Family fun

Isle of Wight

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An Isle of Wight ferry (Victoria of Wight) approaches Portsmouth alongside the Round Tower

Unmissable summer experiences for Islanders across the Solent

Mainland

7 min read

A group of 4 women in sportswear doing yoga poses on a beach on the Isle of Wight

Relax, recharge and reset on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

7 minute read

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in August

Isle of Wight

Things to do

5 min read

A black and white border collie in a river next to a tree on the Isle of Wight

Keeping cool: a dog’s guide to the Isle of Wight in summer

Isle of Wight

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8 min read

A woman inside a roman visitor attraction on the Isle of Wight

Inspirational Islanders: Jasmine Wroath, Brading Roman Villa

Inspirational Islanders

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A man wearing a flat cap is standing beside exhibits inside a military heritage museum

Inspirational Islanders: Steve Taylor, Wight Military & Heritage Museum

Inspirational Islanders

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3 min read

A man with his head in the jaws of a dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Dinosaur Isle Museum on the Isle of Wight

Inspirational Islanders: David Button, Dinosaur Isle Museum

Inspirational Islanders

Isle of Wight

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Ryde Beach and Marina

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in July

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Panoramic view across the Needles headland, with white chalk cliffs, turquoise sea and dozens of sailing boats scattered across the Solent.

The top 10 places most recommended for a first-time visitor on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

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