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In this section you will find a range of Isle of Wight Maps and Guides to help you plan your holiday or trip, plus lots of useful info to find your way around when you arrive!

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There are plenty of ways to get around the Island car free! Take a look at the leaflets below for some of best things to do on the Island without the need for a car, compiled by our brilliant Travel Ambassadors. See our Visitor Information Centre page for more information about this knowledgeable team and the work they do!

Top 10 Animal Activities & Attractions

Top 10 Water Activities & Attractions

Top 10 Bus Activities & Attractions

Top 10 Cycling Activities & Attractions

Top 10 Walking Activities & Attractions

Top 10 Rail Activities & Attractions

Walking Guides

Towering Tennyson - A walk round the most western tip of the Island, following in the footsteps of Poet Laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson to the spectacular chalk stacks of The Needles.

Solent Coast - one of the exellent "Rambles by Bus" series of walks which runs from Ningwood to the pretty town of Yarmouth.

Around Rookley - leave the car behind and grab the bus to set off on an inland walk round the beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Rookley.

Godshill and Appuldurcombe - a great circular route running through the village of Godshill round to the historic grounds of Appuldurcombe, the grandest house on the Isle of Wight which stands as a partial ruin.

Curious Carisbrooke - starting in the Island's main town of Newport this circular route weaves round to the magnificent castle at Carisbrooke, where Charles I was famously imprisoned before his execution in 1648.

Waterside Whippingham - starting at "Queen Victoria's Church", St Mildred's in Whippingham, this walk leads along the banks of the River Medina, past the ruins of the Ryde Queen paddle steamer before reaching Newport.

Barnsley Trail - a fairly level circular walk through the villages of Seaview and Nettlestone, taking in a great mix of sea and inland views.

Reviews and advice on hotels, and lots more!

Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Cycling
Cycling
Walking
From challenging coastal walks to beautiful short walking routes the Isle of Wight is perfect for relaxing walking holidays!

Shanklin Villa Apartments
Shanklin Villa Apartments
Luccombe Hall Hotel
Luccombe Hall Hotel
Ferry Inclusive Accommodation
Ferry Inclusive Accommodation
Holiday Parks
The Isle of Wight has a great variety of superb caravan and chalet parks, many of which are located in some of our most spectacular landscape!

Festival of Running
Festival of Running
Eklectica
Eklectica
Isle of Wight Pride
Celebrate Isle of Wight Pride, the only UK Pride to be held on a beach.
Isle of Wight Festival 2018
The legendary Isle of Wight Festival celebrates 50 years in 2018!

Family
With loads of great attractions and family-friendly places to stay the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to bring the family
Adventure
The Island packs in a whole load of adventure, with lots of exciting activities to pack into your break!
Romantic
Breathtaking scenery and a slower pace of life make this one of the most romantic places in the UK
Wellness Breaks
Wellness Breaks

Places to visit
From megalithic monuments to landmark lighthouses, there are loads of great places to visit on the Island
Villages
Picture perfect villages full of pretty thatched cottages and awash with history and culture
AONB
Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Beaches
Beaches

Dog friendly
Dog friendly
Festivals
Festivals
Wellness
Wellness
Family Holidays
Family Holidays

Isle of Wight Ferries
Information on all the ferry options available to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK
Getting Around
Getting Around
Bicycle Island
Bicycle Island
Walking routes
Walking

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