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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.

See the next twelve events →

Listings checked 4 Oct, 20:23.

IOW Rare Breeds CIC -Farm Open Day - 4th October! — image from event listing

Days Out · Main Rd, Alverstone

4 Oct 2026

IOW Rare Breeds CIC -Farm Open Day - 4th October!

“Family Farm Day at Isle of Wight Rare Breeds Enjoy a fun-filled family day out…”

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
Kids Art — image from event listing

Indoor · Newport

4 Oct 2026

Kids Art

“Kids Art Sessions at Quay Arts Let young imaginations run wild at these monthly Kids Art sessions for…”

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
Youth Art — image from event listing

Indoor · Newport

4 Oct 2026

Youth Art

“Youth Art Sessions at Quay Arts Get creative and explore new artistic skills at these monthly workshops for…”

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