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      • Blackgang Chine
      • The Needles and Alum Bay
      • Robin Hill
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      • Cycling Holidays On The Isle of Wight
      • Red Squirrel Trail (Family Cycle Track)
      • Tennyson Trail (Mountain Bike and Walking Route)
      • 5 Best Traffic-Free Cycle Tracks For Families
    • Driving >
      • Wighty 90 Driving Route
      • 5 Isle Of Wight Car Journey Games
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      • The Isle Spy Car Journey Game
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      • 10 Quirky Days Out On The Isle Of Wight
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      • 10 Reasons To Visit The Isle Of Wight
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    • Rainy days & winter >
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      • Is Christmas A Good Time To Visit The Isle of Wight?
    • Themes (Zoos, Gardens) >
      • 4 Best Isle of Wight Golf Courses
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      • 5 Isle of Wight Dinosaur Attractions
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      • 10 Things To Do In Bembridge, St Helen's and Seaview
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    • Walking >
      • Walking The Isle of Wight Coastal Path
      • 10 Best Isle of Wight Walks (Circular, 3-9 miles)
      • 10 Isle of Wight Short Walks For Children (1 Mile)
      • 10 Best Benches With A View
      • Isle of Wight Themed Walks
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    • Best Isle Of Wight Beach For...
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  • Home
  • Planning your holiday
    • Why You Should Visit The Isle Of Wight
    • When To Visit
    • Which Town Should I Stay In?
    • Day Trips >
      • Day Trips From Portsmouth To The Isle of Wight
      • Day Trips From Southampton To The Isle of Wight
      • Day Trips From Lymington To The Isle of Wight
    • Saving Money
    • Weather Forecast
    • Public Transport
    • Isle Of Wight Car Hire
    • FAQ
  • Isle of Wight Ferry
    • Discount Isle of Wight Ferry Travel
    • Beginners' Guide
    • Holidays Including Ferry Travel
    • Wightlink's Tesco Clubcard Deal
    • Wightlink’s Multilink Deal
    • Wightlink Foot Passenger Deals
    • Red Funnel Foot Passenger Deals
    • Red Funnel Frequent Prepay
    • Hovercraft Deals
    • Caravans
    • Travel From London
  • Where To Stay
    • Best Place To Stay For...?
    • Family holiday parks & caravans >
      • 10 Of The Best Isle of Wight Caravan Holiday Parks
      • Parkdean Resorts Isle of Wight Holiday Parks (formerly Park Resorts)
      • Which Isle Of Wight Holiday Park Should I Stay In?
      • Last Minute Deals And Discounts At Holiday Parks
      • Is There A Haven Holiday Park On The Isle Of Wight?
      • Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park Reviews and Facilities
      • Lower Hyde And Landguard Holiday Park Review
      • Nodes Point Holiday Park Guide
      • 6 Tricks To Save Money At Isle Of Wight Caravan Holiday Parks
    • Cheap Accommodation
    • Hotels & guest houses >
      • Isle of Wight Hotels - a beginner's guide
      • Coach Tour Holidays
      • Hotels With A Sea View
      • Luxury Hotels
      • Ryde Hotels
      • Ventnor Hotels
      • Warner's Bembridge Coast & Norton Grange hotels
    • Spa Breaks & Romantic >
      • 3 Best Isle Of Wight Spa Break Hotels And Spa Days
      • Romantic Isle Of Wight Holidays For Couples
    • Camping & glamping >
      • 20 Isle Of Wight Camping And Touring Parks
      • Isle of Wight Glamping
      • Cheap Camping, Touring + Motorhome Holidays
    • Best in Cowes, Newport, Sandown, Shanklin >
      • 10 Best Places To Stay In Cowes
      • 10 Best Places To Stay In Newport
      • 10 Best Places To Stay In Sandown
      • 10 Best Places To Stay In Shanklin
    • Cottages & self catering >
      • Holiday Cottages With A Sea View
      • Brambles Chine And Linstone Chine Self Catering
      • 5 Best National Trust Isle of Wight Holiday Cottages
      • Bayclose - Our Holiday Apartment In Freshwater Bay
      • 9 Best Isle of Wight Airbnb Holiday Homes
    • Lodges, Hot Tub & Swimming Pool Holidays >
      • 8 Best Isle Of Wight Holiday Lodges
      • 10 Best Isle Of Wight Hot Tub Holidays
      • 10 Best Isle Of Wight Holidays With Swimming Pools
    • Quirky
    • Group accommodation >
      • 10 Best Places To Stay For Large Groups
      • 10 Best Isle Of Wight Manor Houses For Hire
    • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Things To Do
    • Age groups (Kids, Adults) >
      • Activities For Toddlers On The Isle Of Wight
      • Activities For Children And Families On The Isle Of Wight
      • Activities For Teenagers On The Isle Of Wight
      • Activities For Adults On The Isle Of Wight
      • Activities For An Isle Of Wight Stag Do
      • 6 Best Isle of Wight Playgrounds
      • Surviving An Isle Of Wight Holiday With A Toddler
    • Big Attractions >
      • Blackgang Chine
      • The Needles and Alum Bay
      • Robin Hill
      • Osborne House
    • Cycling >
      • Cycling Holidays On The Isle of Wight
      • Red Squirrel Trail (Family Cycle Track)
      • Tennyson Trail (Mountain Bike and Walking Route)
      • 5 Best Traffic-Free Cycle Tracks For Families
    • Driving >
      • Wighty 90 Driving Route
      • 5 Isle Of Wight Car Journey Games
      • 15 Best Isle Of Wight Car Park Viewpoints
      • The Isle Spy Car Journey Game
    • Festivals & carnivals >
      • Major Festivals And Carnivals
      • Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Lineup And Tickets
      • 10 Unforgettable Isle of Wight Festival Moments
      • Isle of Wight Festival History
      • Isle of Wight Carnivals
      • Cowes Week - Attractions And Accommodation
    • Free days out & discounts >
      • Free Days Out On The Isle Of Wight
      • Discounts To Isle Of Wight Attractions
      • Itinerary For A Budget Isle of Wight Holiday
      • 10 Ways To Save Money On Isle Of Wight Holidays
    • Quirky >
      • 10 Quirky Days Out On The Isle Of Wight
      • 10 Things You Can't Do On The Isle Of Wight
      • 10 Things You Can Only Visit On The Isle Of Wight
      • 10 Reasons To Visit The Isle Of Wight
      • Isle Of Wight TV & Movie Tour
      • 5 Isle Of Wight Attractions You Haven't Visited
      • 8 Wonders of the Isle of Wight
    • Rainy days & winter >
      • Rainy Day Activities On The Isle Of Wight
      • Itinerary For A Rainy Isle Of Wight Holiday
      • Winter Days Out On The Isle Of Wight
      • Is Christmas A Good Time To Visit The Isle of Wight?
    • Themes (Zoos, Gardens) >
      • 4 Best Isle of Wight Golf Courses
      • Isle of Wight Zoos And Animal Attractions
      • Historic Attractions On The Isle Of Wight
      • 10 Isle of Wight Gardens And Parks
      • 5 Isle of Wight Dinosaur Attractions
      • 100 Isle of Wight Disasters, Discoveries and Weird News
    • Town guides >
      • 10 Things To Do In Bembridge, St Helen's and Seaview
      • 10 Things To Do In Cowes And East Cowes
      • 12 Things To Do In Newport and Carisbrooke
      • 15 Things To Do In Ryde
      • 15 Things To Do In Shanklin And Sandown
      • 15 Things To Do In Ventnor And South Wight
      • 20 Things To Do In Yarmouth And West Wight
    • Walking >
      • Walking The Isle of Wight Coastal Path
      • 10 Best Isle of Wight Walks (Circular, 3-9 miles)
      • 10 Isle of Wight Short Walks For Children (1 Mile)
      • 10 Best Benches With A View
      • Isle of Wight Themed Walks
      • Isle of Wight Treasure Trails and Treasure Hunts
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Beaches
    • Best Isle Of Wight Beach For...
    • Beaches Interactive Map
    • Tide Times
    • Surf Forecast
    • Watersports
  • Dog friendly
    • Dog Friendly Accommodation
    • Dog Friendly Beaches, Attractions, Pubs
  • Food & Drink
    • Eating Out On A Budget
    • Pubs And Restaurants With A Sea View
    • Family Friendly Pubs With Playgrounds
    • Isle Of Wight Supermarkets
    • Isle of Wight Food and Drink Tour
    • Isle of Wight Beach Cafes With A Sea View
    • Posh Restaurants on the Isle of Wight
  • About
    • Boring & practical stuff >
      • Which Mobile Phone Network Has The Best Signal On The Isle Of Wight?
      • Cheap Parcel Delivery And Sending Mail To The Isle Of Wight
      • Isle of Wight Map
      • Isle of Wight Newspapers, News Websites And Radio Stations
      • Souvenirs
    • Contact Us/About/Disclaimer
    • Who Is The Isle Of Wight Guru?
    • Should I Move To The Isle Of Wight?
    • Isle of Wight Copywriter
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Isle of Wight Guru

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Welcome to Isle of Wight Guru - the slightly obsessive, occasionally sarcastic and always helpful guide to Isle of Wight holidays.

We'll tell you how to get cheaper ferry fares and where you should (and shouldn't stay) to make sure you have an outstanding holiday and want to come back next year. We'll tell you about the many beaches that we love and help you steer clear of the ones we don't!

Our days out guides cover every conceivable niche and interest, from families trying to occupy rowdy children to couples trying to have a romantic weekend. We've got guides for dog walkers, golfers, toddlers, teenagers, dinosaur fanatics and even bench enthusiasts. 

We hope you fall in love with the Isle of Wight as much as us!


Robbie Lane, Isle of Wight Guru 
Our guide to why you should visit the Isle of Wight

Why You Should Visit The Isle of Wight

Why you should visit the Isle of Wight, including attractions, weather, beaches, scenery and festivals
Why You Should Visit The Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Ferry Travel Advice

Discounts for Isle of Wight ferry travel

Isle of Wight Ferry Discounts

The best Isle of Wight ferry discounts and offers from Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel 
Isle of Wight Ferry Discounts
Beginners' guide to Isle of Wight ferry travel

Isle of Wight Ferry Beginners' Guide

Our Isle of Wight ferry beginners' guide includes advice on prices, accessibility, dogs and timetables
Isle of Wight Ferry Beginners Guide
Isle of Wight holidays including ferry travel

Holidays Including Ferry Travel

7 best Isle of Wight holidays including ferry travel at holiday parks, hotels and campsites
Holidays Including Ferry Travel

Where To Stay On The Isle of Wight

Best holiday parks on the Isle of Wight

Best Isle of Wight Holiday Parks

The Isle of Wight's best caravan holiday parks with beach access and swimming pools
Best Isle of Wight Holiday Parks
Best luxury hotels on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Hotels

The 10 best luxury hotels on the Isle of Wight in Ventnor, Cowes and Yarmouth
Isle of Wight Luxury Hotels
Cottages and apartments on the Isle of Wight with sea views

Isle of Wight Cottages With Sea Views

Our pick of Isle of Wight holiday cottages with a sea view in Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor
Isle of Wight Cottages With Sea Views 

Planning Your Isle of Wight Holiday

Guide to which Isle of Wight town you should stay in

Which Isle of Wight Town Should I Stay In?

Which town on the Isle of Wight should I stay in? We compare Sandown, Shanklin, Cowes and Ventnor
Which Isle of Wight Town Should I Stay In?
Day trips to the Isle of Wight

Day Trips To The Isle of Wight

Itineraries and travel advice for day trips to the Isle of Wight from Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington
Day Trips To The Isle of Wight
Ways to save money on the Isle of Wight holidays

Saving Money On Isle of Wight Holidays

All our advice for saving money on Isle of Wight holidays in one place, including budget accommodation and eating out
Saving Money On Isle of Wight Holidays 

Isle of Wight Beaches

Map of Isle of Wight beaches

Isle of Wight Beaches Interactive Map

Our essential Isle of Wight beaches map, including facilities and dog restrictions
Isle of Wight Beaches Interactive Map
Tide times for Isle of Wight beaches

Isle of Wight Tide Times

Isle of Wight tide times for beaches including Sandown, Ventnor, Appley and Compton Bay
Isle of Wight Tide Times
Weather forecasts for Isle of Wight towns

Isle of Wight Weather Forecast

We get a lot of sun...but you still need our Isle of Wight weather forecast that covers Sandown, Ryde, Cowes and Newport 
Isle of Wight Weather Forecast

Isle of Wight Days Out And Things To Do

Days out for families on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Days Out For Families

Our favourite Isle of Wight days out and attractions for primary and junior school children and families
Isle of Wight Days Out For Families
Guide to the Isle of Wight festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2026

Complete Isle of Wight Festival 2026 guide including line-ups, rumours, ferries, tickets and first timers' advice
Isle of Wight Festival 2026
Isle of Wight free days out guide

Free Days Out On The Isle of Wight

Our legendary guide to free days out on the Isle of Wight
Free Days Out On The Isle of Wight


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