A short crossing. A different pace.
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
A LITTLE ISLAND.Find your corner
Beach days, dinosaurs & a place to unwind.
Explore Sandown
Thatched lanes meet a sandy shoreline.
Explore Shanklin
A slower kind of seaside day.
Explore Ventnor
Sails on the Solent. Stories on shore.
Explore Cowes
Harbour mornings & West Wight adventures.
Explore Yarmouth
Big beaches. Independent spirit.
Explore RydeTown photographs: Wikimedia Commons / Geograph contributors, used under the licences shown on each image source page.
OUR FEATURED STAY11 Breakwater · Sandown
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.
Coming up on the island
Listings checked 21 Sep, 08:28.
Arts · Newport
21 Sep 2026
“Life Drawing at Quay Arts Develop your observation and drawing skills in this engaging life drawing class, working…”
Event details & source ↗Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.
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Arts · Newport
21 Sep 2026
“Life Drawing at Quay Arts Develop your observation and drawing skills in this engaging life drawing class, working…”
Event details & source ↗Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.
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Workshop · Newport
22 Sep 2026
“Tuesday Evening Clay Class at Quay Arts Discover the joys of working with clay in this relaxed and…”
Event details & source ↗Dog-friendly 11 Breakwater sleeps six. Check dates and prices with Swysh.
Check availabilityThe holiday starts on the water
Choose your crossing, plan your onward journey and let the mainland slip away.
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