Things To Do and See on The Isle of Wight
Robin Hill
Set in 88 acres of beautiful countryside, Robin Hill, the Island’s favourite award-winning country attraction, boasts a whole day of entertainment and more. With great rides – including the quarter mile downhill toboggan- amazing falconry displays from one of the UK’s most experienced falconry teams, and adventure play for fun loving families and children, plus relaxing woodland gardens, ponds and walks for discerning adults to enjoy – there’s something for everyone! More Info
Blackgang Chine
Step into the land of imagination ……
Overlooking the stunning South coast of the Isle of Wight and set in beautiful gardens, Blackgang Chine offers an enchanting experience like no other. Let your imagination run wild as you venture on a journey of discovery …. fighting pirates onboard your own ship, discovering life size moving dinosaurs and escaping from danger, being sheriff of your own cowboy town, rounding up the outlaws and locking ’em up – or experiencing the magic of being fairy princess in your own castle! More Info
Amazon World
Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered creatures. Some you won’t be able to see anywhere else in the UK or even Europe! More Info
The Needles
As soon as you think about the Isle of Wight, the iconic image of the world famous Needles chairlift immediately springs to mind, transporting guests from the cliff-top above Alum Bay down to the beach below. So, grab a bird’s eye view of the multi-coloured sand cliffs of Alum Bay and the stunning turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see. More Info
Isle of Wight Zoo
The Isle of Wight Zoo is a family-run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort built to guard Sandown’s coast, which means we face one of the Isle of Wight’s nicest beaches. Once upon a time the zoo owners used to walk tiger cubs on the beach, and we’re still famous locally for it. Nowadays we focus on looking after older tigers and giving them a happy retirement. More Info
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Your visit to The Award-Winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway will engage, inspire and excite you … The sight of powerful majestic steam engines, the charm of quiet rural stations, and the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff, will leave you with some enduring memories of a special day out.
For the family and casual visitor, we offer a unique and exciting day out, as you step back to a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day. We are one of Britain’s Heritage Railways and a registered educational charity, but we’re also much more besides. More Info
Isle of Wight 2018 Events
JUNE
Thu 21st – Sun 24th June 2018
Major UK music festival held over four days at Seaclose Park in Newport. The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the most well known Isle of Wight events. For full line-up and ticket info visit: www.isleofwightfestival.com
JULY
Sat 7th July 2018
JPMorgan Asset Management Round The Island Race is the largest and most famous yachting race in the UK. The race starts and finishes at Cowes and covers a 50 mile course around the Isle of Wight. Some of the biggest names in the sailing world compete with weekend sailors and family crews in this annual yachting extravaganza. Website:www.roundtheisland.org.uk
Sat 28th – Mon 30th July 2018
Cowes Dinghy Week
Held at Gurnard Green, Cowes Dinghy Week is a five-day family sailing event hosted by Gurnard Sailing Club.Website
AUGUST
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August 2018
Chale Show
Fun for all the family with free parking. Events and entertainment over the two days includes horticultural marquees, stalls, entertainments, craft, antique, indoor market, side shows and food & drink outlets with a licensed area. For further information visit: www.thechaleshow.co.uk
Cowes Week
Fri 3rd – Fri 10th August 2018
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
Cowes Week is probably the most well known of all Isle of Wight events, with around 1000 boats and 8500 competitors taking part in this world famous sailing regatta. With its exciting racing schedule and superb shore side activities, Cowes Week offers something for everyone. Cowes Week Website
Sat 18th – Sun 19th August 2018
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
The Garlic Festival is held at Newchurch Showground, next to the Fighting Cocks pub at Arreton on the Newport to Sandown road. As well as the world famous Isle of Wight garlic, the very best of Island produce is also showcased, with hundreds of stalls selling food and a diverse range of arts and crafts, plus live music. Free parking. Website
Fri 23rd – Mon 26th August 2018
Held at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde, this is widely recognised as the biggest scooter event in the world. A fun-packed weekend for the scooter enthusiast culminating with a round the Island ride-out, this is an event that just has to be attended by every self-respecting scooterist. For more information visit: www.vfmscoot.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
Friday 14th – Sat 15th September 2018
Little Britain Challenge Cup
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the largest corporate yachting regatta in Europe, as well as the biggest UK gathering of senior figureheads from the construction and property industry. The regatta is held at Cowes and is one of the industry´s top social sporting events of the year. Website: www.littlebritain.co.uk
Sat 29th – Sun 30th September 2018
Annual Sweetcorn Fayre
The Annual Sweetcorn Fayre will be held again this year at Arreton Barns to raise money for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
OCTOBER
Sun 14th Oct 2018
Isle of Wight Marathon
Held since 1957, the Isle of Wight Marathon starts and finishes at Ryde with medals awarded to all finishers.
Spooky Castle
Saturday 20th October – Sunday 28th October 2018 Carisbrooke Castle
Let your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween with creepy crafts, spooky activities and ghost hunting galore! Take part in a knee trembling, spine tingling trail around the castle grounds to find the hidden tomb and discover who lies within… Create your own spooktacular decorations in the craft area and wander the grounds with the ghoulish ghost hunter as he tells gruesome tales of times gone by. A real hair raising family adventure that’s freakishly good fun! Will your little witches and wizards be brave enough to enter the spooky castle, where things go bump in the day as well as the night…?
NOVEMBER
Festival of Light inspired by Diwali 2018
September 29th – November 3rd 2018
Robin Hill’s electric woods’ presents the Festival of Light, a stunning spectacle of creatively themed light, colour, sound, and entertainment inspired by the Hindu Festival of Diwali where ‘light triumphs over darkness’.
Friday 2nd November 2018
Arreton Barns is hosting the annual Arreton Bonfire and Fireworks night on 2nd November 2018. As well as the well-known huge bonfire and impressive firework display, there’ll be a BBQ of local burgers and hotdogs, too!
DECEMBER
Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd December 2018
Victorian Christmas at Osborne House
Step back in time and experience a traditional Victorian Christmas at Osborne House in East Cowes where you will see Queen Victoria´s holiday home dressed for the festive season. Delight at the Dickensian characters and enjoy carol singing and traditional entertainment. Booking is essential for groups. For prices and tickets call 0870 333 1183.
