"IOW" Isle of Wight by deeper_blue

Isle of Wight Travel Guide: 355 reviews and 651 photos

I have been to the Isle of Wight mainly on school trips. Its one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. Just 23 miles by 13 miles, the island has some beautiful award winning beaches.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beaches, Chines
Cons:Messing about at the ferry port.

Last visit to Isle of Wight: Aug 1995
Intro Updated Sep 25, 2003
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Reviews (5)

The Home of Yachting Things to Do (4)

Cowes on the north coast of the island is renowned for the yachts. It annually hosts sailing, yacting, regattas and... more travel advice

Coloured Rockface at the Needles. - Isle of Wight

Alum Bay & The Needles Things to Do (4)

Alum Bay is famous for its coloured sands, beautiful coastline,glassware and mini amusement park. You can take the... more travel advice

The Chines Off The Beaten Path (1)

There are 2 chines on the island one at Shanklin and one at Ventnor. The first covers 3 acres and is home to waterfalls... more travel advice

Butterfly world & Fountain World - Isle of Wight

Butterfly world & Fountain World Things to Do (4)

Outside of Newport, is Butterfly World (open between April and October). They house hundreds of different varieties and... more travel advice

Comments (10)

budapest8 Sep 11, 2005 at 6:31 PM Report Abuse

Nice to read your pages on the IOW..I spent my mispent youth there and grew up there so I get homesick just reading your tips..Your right about it being 1 of the best places in the UK. Tim
traveldave Nov 27, 2004 at 4:28 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a great place to have visited on school trips. Not sure what chines are, though.
londonlover Jul 6, 2004 at 9:41 PM Report Abuse

Nice page--I haven't seen much about this place on VT...what's "crazy golf"? :)
bluesmama Jun 1, 2004 at 6:21 AM Report Abuse

I like your page! I also went to Isle of Wight when I lived in England. I would so like to go back, it was so nice!
tini58de Mar 20, 2004 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

The Isle of Wight really is a beautiful spot! Nice page!
Kristina1701 Sep 22, 2003 at 4:25 PM Report Abuse

interesting page
XenoHumph Sep 9, 2003 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful place to spend a vacation! Great page!
jide08 Apr 8, 2003 at 1:35 AM Report Abuse

Must go there once days start getting warmer.
herzog63 Nov 20, 2002 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

Interesting! This is where my ancestry comes from! My last name is Wight
matcrazy1 Nov 9, 2002 at 3:31 PM Report Abuse

It seems to be an interesting place to visit!