The Isle of Wight has long been known as The Garden Isle and it is noted for its warm climate, stunning scenery and friendly welcome. The Isle of Wight became popular in the Victorian Era, when Queen Victoria made Osborne House her home. Now, the Isle of Wight plays host to allsorts of visitors, who come to our Island to stay in one of our accommodation providers such as hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts or self catering establishments. The Isle of Wight also plays host to many visitors who take advantage of our many holiday parks with chalets or caravans or to one of the camping and touring sites.

The Isle of Wight has miles of sandy beaches and the main resorts are Shanklin , Sandown, Ventnor, Ryde, Seaview and Bembridge. Ferries to the Isle of Wight for cars come, from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Yarmouth to Lymington and Southampton to East Cowes, whilst foot passengers can use the fast ferry crossings from Southampton to Cowes and Portsmouth to Ryde. The Hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde is the quickest way to cross the Solent.

If you are considering a school trip or educational visit, there really is no better environment than the Isle of Wight.  The crossing of the Solent adds a certain magic to any trip and children, students and tutors alike will feel that they have left the UK and come to somewhere magical.  

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The Isle of Wight offers a holiday for everyone all year round. Walkers and cyclists visit the Island to enjoy over 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways and over 66 visitor attractions, as well as the stunning views and the feeling of freedom that is the Isle of Wight.