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More About the Isle of Wight

Only minutes away from the mainland and so easy to reach - yet the Isle of Wight is a world apart from mainland England.

This diamond-shaped island has a magic all of its own - and is one of the UK's sunniest and warmest places. Measuring 23 miles by 13 miles, the Island lies just off England's South Coast.

No passport is needed for the short sea crossing - and once you've landed on the Island everything is within easy reach.

Boasting award-winning beaches, unspoilt and spectacular scenery and a rich historical heritage, there are attractions, activities and adventures to suit visitors of all ages and nationalities.

On the Isle of Wight you will discover picturesque villages, spectacular cliffs, downland, sandy beaches, rich farmlands, creeks, marshland, river valleys, and a rich diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna.

More than half the Island is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with 500 miles of award-winning public footpaths and bridleways, while almost 30 miles of its seashore is Heritage Coast.

The Isle of Wight has fifteen main towns, all offering a range of attractions and facilities. The main Isle of Wight centres , and where the ferry terminals are located, are:

Cowes

Best known as the world's premier yachting centre, Cowes is the Island's main port with a natural harbour at the mouth of the Medina river. Yachtsmen from all over the world participate in the season's prestigious sailing events, of which the best known is Cowes Week, held annually at the beginning of August.

Cowes and East Cowes grew from a huddle of fishermen's shacks around two coastal forts built by Henry VIII on opposite banks of the River Medina and named after the two off-shore sandbanks or cows. The towns are linked by an old-fashioned chain ferry and have a tradition of fine ship building, dating from the reign of Elizabeth I. Then came the yacht building industry, as sailing became a popular sport, endorsed by the royal family. In 1854, the Royal Yacht Squadron was moved into Cowes Castle, the former Tudor fort, and the name of Cowes has been synonymous with yachting ever since.

Ryde

Known as the Gateway to the Island because it is so easy to reach, Ryde is just a short sea crossing from Portsmouth or Southsea. With the construction of the pier, in 1814, and the establishment of a regular ferry service in 1825, the town became an elegant Victorian seaside resort.

Ryde's main attraction is its miles of glorious golden sand and shallow coastal waters that extend all the way around the coast to Springvale and Seaview. The tide goes out a long way, leaving firm sand ideal for beach games. The Esplanade has a marina, beautiful gardens and activities for all the family, such as bowling green, children's amusement park, ice rink, tenpin bowling, nightclub, boating lake, swimming pool with retractable roof and the dotto train. Stroll along the sea wall to Puckpool Park, with café, tennis and children's play park.

Yarmouth

Today, the picturesque Port of Yarmouth mainly serves ferries bound for Lymington on the mainland. Yarmouth was the first Island settlement to be granted a royal town charter, in 1135. The town was sacked by the French in 1377 and 1524, and suffered numerous raids until Henry VIII improved the security situation by building a stone castle, in the town, which was completed in 1547. The castle is now managed by English Heritage.

An impressive feature of the town is the unique 700ft long timber pier dating from 1876, which is a Grade II listed building. Five hundred and 52 deck planks record the names of those who helped fund the pier's restoration in the 1990s.

 

Popular Tourist Attractions on the Isle of Wight

• The Owl and Monkey Haven near Newport is a new family-run self-built project which has been created to provide a safe, happy environment for primates and birds of prey who find themselves without a home.
  
  
• Carisbrooke Castle, near Carisbrooke. Great family attraction with plenty of things to do inside and out. King Charles 1 spent his last year imprisoned here before being executed. Two Medieval deep wells, Castle Keep, famous donkeys and the battlements to explore.
  
  
• Ventnor Botanic Gardens. This is an interesting place for a pleasant amble amongst sub-tropical and exotic plants and trees from around the world. A Free attraction! The very small and quaint Steephill Cove is nearby as well.
  
  
• Amazon World Zoo Park near Newchurch is a great award winning attraction for the family. Learn about the rainforests and conservation, as well as birds, reptiles, insects, from the tropical rainforests.
  
  
• Shanklin Beach. Just one of many great beaches to enjoy when the weather is just right. There are large or small beaches, commercialised or secluded - the choice is yours. There are 15 personally recommended beaches in our beach guide.
  
  
• The Taverners, Godshill is just one of the many great pubs to appreciate for a drink or some food. There are many unique pubs here, and some of these are thatched. For more information visit our mini pub guide, compiled from our personal experience and recommendation.

Steeped in history with 60 miles of stunning unspoilt scenery and a wealth of attractions, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. From historic sites to natural delights, music festivals and major national events, it is a unique holiday destination.

Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is situated just off England’s South coast and less than two hours from London.

Steeped in history with 60 miles of stunning unspoilt scenery and a wealth of attractions, Isle of Wight has something for everyone. From historic sites to natural delights, music festivals and major national events,it is the perfect holiday destination at any time of year.

Three ferry companies operate regular scheduled ferry services between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. These are:-

Hovertravel operates a fast and frequent hovercraft service between Southsea and Ryde.

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries operates three routes across the Solent and sail up to 230 times a day.

Red Funnel Ferries operate routes between Southampton and East and West Cowes.

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