Isle of Wight

This lovely island, just a few miles off the Hampshire coast, does its utmost to bottle traditional childhood-holiday nostalgia and sell it.

A popular escape for yachties, cyclists, walkers and the bucket-and-spade brigade since Victorian times, it alternates between chocolate-box quaint and crazy-golf kitsch, rosy-cheeked activity and rural respite. But the last few years have also seen a fresh youthful buzz injecting life into its southern resort towns, attracting a new generation of urbanites and romantic weekenders with gastropubs, slick hotels and big music festivals. Still, the island’s principal appeal is its surprisingly mild climate, its myriad outdoorsy activities and its lush green hills that roll gently down to 25 miles of clean, unspoilt beaches. You won’t be disappointed!

Known as The Garden Isle, The Isle of Wight offers stunning scenery, beaches and beautiful coastline. It is also home to the world famous Isle of Wight music Festival and a wealth of history as it was Queen Victoria’s residence for the remainder of her reign. Walkers and cyclists visit the Island to enjoy over 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways and it is easily reached from the mainland via Ferry.

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