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The Isle of Wight (/waɪt/ WYTE) is an island, English county and unitary authority in the English Channel, 2 to 5 miles (3 to 8 kilometres) off the coast of Hampshire, across the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island in England.
Explore the Isle of Wight, a scenic and historic destination only 2 hours from London. Find things to do, accommodation, events, food and drink, and more on the official tourist information site.
- Enjoy the Coastline. Naturally, you cant spend time on the Isle of Wight without taking in some of the fifty-seven miles of dramatic coastline. Whether you want to take a stroll along the cliffs, relax on one of fourteen award-winning beaches, discover rock pools, or enjoy some of the water sports on offer the coastline offers so much to visitors.
- Munch on a Crab Pasty. Address. Genevra, Little Tamarisk, Ventnor PO38 1UG, UK. Get directions. Phone +44 7891 304796. Web Visit website. Found at tucked away crabbing spot Steephill Cove, where you can enjoy the sea, visit the gift shop, and relax at one of the few restaurants or cafes, you’ll find the sensational crab pasties that have foodies religiously making the trek down at The Crab Shed, similar to the famous Cornish Pasties but stuffed with freshly caught crab meat and stamped with an iconic crab shape.
- Hike the Isle of Wight Literary Heroes Trail. One of several themed walks on the Isle of Wight, this dynamic trail will take you in the footsteps of writers such as John Keats, Lewis Carroll, Dickens, and Tennyson, whose home on the island—Farringford—attracted many notable names from his literary circles, who later became known as the Freshwater Circle.
- Ride the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Address. Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight Steam, Railway, Main Road, Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DS, UK. Get directions.
Discover the best attractions, activities and places to visit on the Isle of Wight, from beaches and aqua parks to monkeys and dinosaurs. Find out more about the Island's history, culture, nature, food and events.
Learn how to get to the Isle of Wight by road, rail or sea, and how to explore the island by car, bus, train, bike or foot. Discover the sunniest staycation destination in the UK, with its rich landscapes, attractions and microclimate.
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