WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE Isle of Wight

For an island that spans a modest 27 miles east to west, and 13 miles north to south, the Isle of Wight packs a lot in. There are over 50 attractions, 25 beaches, and 450 independent cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants to choose from, all within just an hour’s drivetime of each other. Couple that with the stunning landscapes and relaxed pace of life, and you’ve found yourself the perfect destination!

Red Funnel has been sailing holidaymakers to the Island for over 160 years, so we know it better than most. That’s why it’s our pleasure to share some of that knowledge with you, to help you plan and enjoy your holiday or break to its fullest. Inside this guide you’ll find information and recommendations for beaches, things to do, and places to eat and stay. All our contributors live on the Island, or visit frequently, and have offered some of their insider tips for your visit. We hope the travel experiences we share will inspire you as you explore the Island, and if you’ve got any recommendations that you’d like us to consider featuring in the future, we’d love to hear about them. Happy Holidays

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CONTENTS

5 WELCOME 8 ISLE OF WIGHT TOP 12 15 TOP 10 EVENTS

THINGS TO DO

22 BEACH GUIDE 30 FAMILY DAY OUT 33 THINGS TO DO GUIDE 47 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 50 RAINY DAYS OUT

EXPLORE THE ISLAND

53 EXPLORE THE ISLAND 55 NORTH 61 CENTRAL 66 ISLAND MAP 71 EAST 79 SOUTH 87 WEST 92 RED FUNNEL IOW AWARD WINNERS FOOD & DRINK

99 FOOD & DRINK GUIDE 106 TOP PICNIC SPOTS

PLACES TO STAY

108 CAMPING ON THE ISLAND 111 PLACES TO STAY

MORE

122 SAIL BACK IN TIME 124 DOG FRIENDLY GUIDE 126 ACCESSIBLE ISLAND 128 YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER 129 GETTING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT 130 USEFUL INFORMATION 131 COMPETITION - WIN A HOLIDAY!

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE:

We’ve tagged everything by area to make it easy for you to navigate. You’ll find summary guides for the North, East, South, West and Central in the centre of this guide, along with insider tips. You’ll also see the following symbols when we list beaches, places to visit, places to eat and accommodation.

= NORTH = EAST = SOUTH = WEST = CENTRAL