The Island's Official Tourism Website
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click 
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
A Christmas and New Year getaway to the Isle of Wight is a special experience. Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style, away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland.
Experience the Isle of Wight Steam Railway this Christmas like never before with Hovertravel! Enjoy a Hovercraft day return to the Island, return transport and entry into the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials event. All from only £23.25 when you book in advance online
Fly to the Isle of Wight with Hovertravel and take advantage of discounted combination tickets with Osbornes Victorian Christmas event! Combos start from only £22.50 when you book online in advance
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS30th December – 2nd January from £590 per person
Toast in the arrival of 2020 with our fabulous New Year Package packed with delicious food, fun entertainment and exquisite service.
This package includes:
Call 01983 852186 or email enquiries@royalhoteliow.co.uk quoting VISITIOW
TWIXMAS BREAK27 – 30 December
Enjoy a 2 or 3 night Twixmas break with the following discounted rates:
2 nights - Bed & Breakfast from £310 per couple or Half Board & Ferry from £500 per couple
3 nights - Bed & Breakfast from £465 per couple or Half Board & Ferry from £690 per couple
Our Half Board & Ferry offer includes a 3 course dinner in our 2 AA Rosette restaurant each evening, daily full English breakfast and return car ferry from Southampton.
Call 01983 852186 or email enquiries@royalhoteliow.co.uk quoting VISITIOW
The Wight Christmas PackageStay at The Wight for 4 nights from Monday 23rd December until Friday 27th December. The festive programme starts with dinner on the 23rd December, includes three lunches and ends with breakfast on the 27th December.
2014 rates for early reservations.
Adult rate - £460
Child rates:
* 2 - 5 years: £120
* 6 - 9 years: £194
* 10 - 14 years: £230
* 15 - 16 years: £350
All the above prices include return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington is £12 extra per car) based on a minimum 2 persons per car.
If you would like to extend your holiday by arriving before the 23rd December we are offering room, breakfast and evening dinner at a cost of just £65 per adult per extra night. Alternatively to stay on after 27th December i.e. for part or all of Twixmas – is £72.00 per adult per night (in both cases with huge child reductions).
To book or for more information please call 01983 403722 or email enquiries@wighthotel.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
Twixmas OfferStay at The Wight and have a Twixmas Break, arriving Friday 27th December and departing Monday 30th December - Room, Breakfast and Evening Dinner for £239.00 per adult, again with huge reductions for children. 2014 rates for early reservations.
The above price includes return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington £12.00 extra per car) based on a minimum 2 persons per car.
To book or for more information please call 01983 403722 or email enquiries@wighthotel.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
New Year PackageThe Wight's 3 night New Year package includes entertainment each evening with dinner and breakfast. The package starts with dinner on Monday 30th December and ends with Breakfast on Thursday 2nd January 2020.
2014 rates for early reservations.
Adult rate: £300
Child rates:
* 2 - 5 years: £90
* 6 - 9 years: £125
* 10 - 14 years: £145
* 15 - 16 years: £225
If you would like to extend your holiday by arriving before 30th December the cost is just £72 per adult per extra night (with huge child reductions). Extra nights after Wednesday 2nd would be at £52 per person per night (for B&B only).
All the above prices include return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington £12.00 extra per car) based on a minimum 2 persons per car.
To book or for more information please call 01983 403722 or email enquiries@wighthotel.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
The ChrisTwixNew PackageStay at The Wight for 10 days from Monday 23rd December until Thursday 2nd January. This package includes entertainment each evening, dinner and breakfast.
2014 rates for early reservations.
Adult rate: £875
Child rates:
* 2 - 5 years: £215
* 6 - 9 years: £330
* 10 - 14 years: £400
* 15 - 16 years: £595
All the above prices include return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington £12.00 extra per car) based on a minimum 2 persons per car.
To book or for more information please call 01983 403722 or email enquiries@wighthotel.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
Make Christmas extra special this year, get together with loved ones and enjoy a relaxing break full of festive cheer at St Helens Coastal Resort!
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/christmas-breaks/
If you’re picturing a quieter celebration this year, just you and whoever you’re welcoming 2020 in with, simply enjoy being away from home and have a laidback evening in at St Helens Coastal Resort!
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/new-year-breaks/
Big smiles, happy times and lots of boogieing, get ready to celebrate New Year as we say farewell to 2019 and a big hello to 2020 at The Lakes Rookley!
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/new-year-breaks/
Make Christmas extra special this year, get together with loved ones and enjoy a relaxing break full of festive cheer at The Lakes Rookley. Join us throughout December for festive themed activities and entertainment including craft workshops and a visit to Santa’s Grotto!
We’ve also got Christmas Day lunch wrapped up so you can focus on spending quality time with your friends and family.
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/christmas-breaks/
3nt Ferry Inclusive New Year Break24th - 27th December £395pp
• 3 nights accommodation
• Full English Breakfast
• 3 Course Evening Dinner
• New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
• Full Entertainment Programme for All
• Return Car Ferry Travel
• Room Upgrades Available:
o Sea-Facing £10pppn
o Superior Sea-facing Balcony Room £25pppn
o Superior Garden Room with Private Hot Tub £30pppn
o Executive Suite with Garage Parking £37.50pppn
3nt Ferry Inclusive Traditional Christmas Break24th - 27th December £475pp
• 3 nights accommodation
• Full English Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• 7 Course Christmas Day Lunch
• Full Entertainment Programme for All
• Return Car Ferry Travel
• Room Upgrades Available:
o Sea-Facing £10pppn
o Superior Sea-facing Balcony Room £25pppn
o Superior Garden Room with Private Hot Tub £30pppn
o Executive Suite with Garage Parking £37.50pppn
Make Christmas extra special this year, get together with loved ones and enjoy a relaxing break full of festive cheer at The Bay Colwell!
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/christmas-breaks/
If you’re picturing a quieter celebration this year, just you and whoever you’re welcoming 2020 in with, simply enjoy being away from home and have a laidback evening in at The Bay Colwell!
To find out more please visit https://www.ariaresorts.co.uk/special-offers/new-year-breaks/
Christmas Special Offers Including Ferry from SouthamptonNOVEMBER TURKEY & TINSEL 2019
2 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £150.00
2 Nights Half Board - £170.00
3 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £222.00
3 Nights Half Board - £252.00
4 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £292.00
4 Nights Half Board - £332.00
5 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £360.00
5 Nights Half Board - £410.00
6 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £426.00
6 Nights Half Board - £486.00
7 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £490.00
7 Nights Half Board - £560.00
DECEMBER TURKEY & TINSEL 2019
2 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £145.00
2 Nights Half Board - £165.00
3 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £217.00
3 Nights Half Board - £247.00
4 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £287.00
4 Nights Half Board - £327.00
5 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £355.00
5 Nights Half Board - £405.00
6 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £421.00
6 Nights Half Board - £481.00
7 Nights Bed & Breakfast - £485.00
7 Nights Half Board - £555.00
Includes FREE FERRY from SOUTHAMPTON
If you would like to travel from Portsmouth it will be an additional £20
Prices are based on 2 sharing a standard room
Seaview rooms from £10 per room per night
Family rooms from £85 per night
Subject to availability
Book now to avoid disappointment
To book or for more information please call 01983 403187 or email info@royalpier.com - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
Christmas Offer£649 for a three night stay including breakfast. Christmas Day Lunch for two, prosecco in the room on arrival, sandwiches for Christmas Day evening and Boxing Day. Offer includes the ferry from Southampton.
Non refundable offer.
To book or for more information please call 01983 873572 or email info@theboathouseiow.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
If you want to get away from it all at Christmas, Classic Cottages have a number of special offers available on holiday cottages across the Isle of Wight.
Click here to view all the cottages that are available.
Coming to the Isle of Wight before Christmas to visit family?
Book with us to stay at Farringford in one of our Self Catering Holiday Cottages for dates between 1st December & 15th December 2019 and you can have 4 nights for the price of 3.
Mini breaks at Farringford can be very flexible so you can arrive and depart on days to suit you, not necessarily on a Friday or Saturday. Dogs are very welcome in many of our cottages.
To book or for more information please call 01983 752500 or email contact@farringford.co.uk. Please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
Standard T’s & C’s apply – subject to availability.
7 Nights for £799 or £650 for a short break (3-4 nights).
For further information please contact enquiries@westwightcottages.co.uk or 07795 078049.
Visit Monkey Haven whilst you stay on the Island for the festive period and get a seasonal special admission price of £8.
Also pop along to one of Monkey Haven's shopping events and get a free hot drink of your choice! There will be plenty of gifts for your family and friends including an annual membership to Monkey Haven, animal adoptions, cuddly toys and lots of stocking fillers.
The shopping events will take place from 6pm - 8pm on the following dates:
* Tuesday 26th November
* Tuesday 3rd December
* Tuesday 10th December
* Tuesday 17th December
It will be free to visit the shop and tea room for the shopping events. Although the monkeys will be tucked up in their beds you might see an owl and a reptile.
For more information please visit https://www.monkeyhaven.org/festive/
30 December 2019 - 03 January 2020
Sleeps 8
Looking for a short break away to see in 2020? Then look no further than the Cluniac Cottage on the Isle of Wight. With separate lounge & dining rooms you can shut the door on your festive meal and see in the New Year in our comfortable lounge.
Special Offers - https://secure.bookalet.co.uk/widget?id=a836adc0-ad07-439b-87b1-304860c24a3d&fbclid=IwAR19vt14ydSbOSwkwv9MVryU8SxMqvje9BZnmR8CxffOPUrC084n8PvC-EM
Cluniac Cottage - https://www.isleofwight-beachhomes.co.uk/cluniac-cottage
23 December 2019 - 27 December 2019
Sleeps 10
Have family commitments but want to get away for Christmas? Why not take advantage of this four night break? The open plan living area of the Coach House just lends itself to spending time with family.
Special Offers - https://secure.bookalet.co.uk/widget?id=a836adc0-ad07-439b-87b1-304860c24a3d&fbclid=IwAR19vt14ydSbOSwkwv9MVryU8SxMqvje9BZnmR8CxffOPUrC084n8PvC-EM
Coach House - https://www.isleofwight-beachhomes.co.uk/coach-house.
20 December 2019 - 27 December 2019
Sleeps 8
Come and celebrate Christmas with family & friends on the Isle of Wight. This traditional style four bedroom cottage is just perfect for a get together with the family & friends. Seven night stay now reduced...
Special Offers - https://secure.bookalet.co.uk/widget?id=a836adc0-ad07-439b-87b1-304860c24a3d&fbclid=IwAR19vt14ydSbOSwkwv9MVryU8SxMqvje9BZnmR8CxffOPUrC084n8PvC-EM
Cluniac Cottage - https://www.isleofwight-beachhomes.co.uk/cluniac-cottage
27 December 2019 - 30 December 2019
Sleeps 8
Looking to escape to the seaside over the Christmas break? Why not take advantage of our Betwixt Special Offer? Three night break for just £1260. Valid 23-27 Dec 2019.
Special Offers - https://secure.bookalet.co.uk/widget?id=a836adc0-ad07-439b-87b1-304860c24a3d&fbclid=IwAR19vt14ydSbOSwkwv9MVryU8SxMqvje9BZnmR8CxffOPUrC084n8PvC-EM
Cluniac Cottage - https://www.isleofwight-beachhomes.co.uk/cluniac-cottage
30 December 2019 - 03 January 2020
Sleeps 10
The Coach House is the perfect place to welcome in the New Year with family friends. Open plan kitchen, dining & living area makes it the ideal place to welcome in 2020...
Special Offers - https://secure.bookalet.co.uk/widget?id=a836adc0-ad07-439b-87b1-304860c24a3d&fbclid=IwAR19vt14ydSbOSwkwv9MVryU8SxMqvje9BZnmR8CxffOPUrC084n8PvC-EM
Coach House - https://www.isleofwight-beachhomes.co.uk/coach-house.
Copyright © 2019 Visit Isle of Wight Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Needles Landmark Attraction
Isle of Wight Pearl
Sandham Gardens
Luccombe Manor
Luccombe Hall Hotel
Wight Holiday Lettings
Ferries & Accommodation
Step outside this festive season and experience the thrill of a Christmas dream come true… Through frosty woodlands, twinkling lights and discovery, join us on an enchanting winter journey with a breath-taking FINALE like no other!
Organisers of the hugely popular Jack Up The Summer festival are putting on a couple of great feel-good party nights – one for 80's aficionados and one for lovers of 90's dance groove, both featuring top name chart acts to help transport you right back to your disco days.
Victorian Christmas at Osborne House
Tapland Christmas Experience
With loads of great attractions and family-friendly places to stay the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to bring the family
The Island packs in a whole load of adventure, with lots of exciting activities to pack into your break!
Breathtaking scenery and a slower pace of life make this one of the most romantic places in the UK
Wellness Breaks
Dog friendly
Competitions
Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Family Holidays
Information on all the ferry options available to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK
Slow Travel Guide
Red Squirrel Electric Bike Hire
Walking
tweet, follow, share....join in!
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube