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isle of wightHOLIDAYS · A LITTLE ISLAND, A LOT TO LOVE

A short crossing. A different pace.

Your next
great island
escape.

Salt in the air. Sand between your toes. Discover the places, days out and little moments that make an Isle of Wight holiday yours.

Six town guides · One beautiful island · Plenty to discover

Beach days & coastal walksFamily adventuresIsland eventsA beautiful Sandown base

Find your corner

Six towns. So many ways to stay a while.

Town photographs: Wikimedia Commons / Geograph contributors, used under the licences shown on each image source page.

Private patio and hot tub at 11 Breakwater, SandownOUR FEATURED STAY

11 Breakwater · Sandown

All the island.
A little place to call yours.

This dog-friendly seaside home puts Sandown beach close by, with room for six and a hot tub waiting at the end of your day.

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dogs welcome
  • Hot tub
Meet 11 BreakwaterCheck dates on Swysh ↗

Coming up on the island

A good reason to get away.

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Listings checked 5 Oct, 21:46.

Life Drawing Afternoon Classes — image from event listing

Arts · Newport

5 Oct 2026

Life Drawing Afternoon Classes

“Life Drawing at Quay Arts Develop your observation and drawing skills in this engaging life drawing class, working…”

Event details & source ↗
Stay in Sandown · Featured accommodationMake an island break of it.

Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.

Check availability
Life Drawing Morning Classes — image from event listing

Arts · Newport

5 Oct 2026

Life Drawing Morning Classes

“Life Drawing at Quay Arts Develop your observation and drawing skills in this engaging life drawing class, working…”

Event details & source ↗
Stay in Sandown · Featured accommodationMake an island break of it.

Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.

Check availability
Shanklin Theatre Tours — image from event listing

Tour · Shanklin

6 Oct 2026

Shanklin Theatre Tours

“Would you like to explore behind the scenes of Shanklin Theatre? Are you fascinated by its rich history?…”

Event details & source ↗
Stay in Sandown · Featured accommodationMake an island break of it.

Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.

Check availability

The holiday starts on the water

Getting here is part
of the adventure.

Choose your crossing, plan your onward journey and let the mainland slip away.

Explore ferry options