Discover the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is a diamondshaped gem in the English Channel, a compact 148 square miles packed with great things to see, do and experience; a place where you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs, or royalty. it is renowned for sailing, hiking, fossils, live music, diverse wildlife and fabulous family attractions. The latter include

Blackgang Chine, the oldest theme park in the UK, and The Needles, where experiences for all ages include chairlifts to the beach, multicoloured sand art, 4D cinema and craft workshops making sweets and glassware.

The many and varied tourist offerings are linked by excellent bus services and while there is nothing to stop people sailing across from the mainland, the island never gets too crowded, because only so many passengers can cross by ferry.

Cowes is renowned for its sailing heritage and boasts a world class marina. It runs the biggest and oldest sailing regatta in the world and has a fascinating Maritime Museum. Queen Victoria spent her