This in from Hugh Griffiths, Newclose County Cricket Ground: Three important figures from Hampshire Cricket joined 40 people from the Island’s cricket and business communities recently to celebrate the fact that the Newclose County Cricket Ground would be hosting a Hampshire 1st XI County Championship fixture next season. From 20th to 23rd May Hampshire will take on Nottinghamshire in a
Read moreThere’s a unique Christmas gift opportunity available this weekend at the Visitor Information Centre at Newport’s Guildhall. Talented Island photographer Christian Beasley will be setting up shop for animal lovers to have their picture taken as a great way to personalise a gift for someone this Christmas. Christian will be offering pets and their owners the opportunity to pose and
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A French TV crew have been filming on the Island this week (Mon 10 – Wed 12 December). The team from TF1 (French Television 1) are making a programme about the Isle of Wight for their lunchtime news programme, which broadcasts to 8 million viewers a day. Francois Wasson is the journalist who has been touring the Island with cameraman
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Two years ago, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival was facing extinction. Thanks to the dedication of the volunteer walk leaders and the team at Visit Isle of Wight, the festival was saved. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival brings thousands of visitors to the Island in what is traditionally a quieter time of the year. The two week event
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Isle of Wight visitors choose eco-friendly transport option An innovative scheme to encourage Isle of Wight visitors to choose eco-friendly is continuing to prove a success. The key card scheme for accommodation providers is run by Visit Isle of Wight in conjunction with Southern Vectis, The scheme encourages visitors to the Island to ditch the car and take a greener
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It’s a medal flurry as the Isle of Wight wins at the tourism Oscars. The Isle of Wight has been recognised for offering some of the best experiences in the South East. On Wednesday (5 December), the Beautiful South Awards – organised by Tourism South East – celebrated the best the region has to offer visitors at an awards ceremony
Read moreThe Island’s top visitor website has become even more accessible to all following a simple – but important – change. The way that words appear website will look different, as Visit Isle of Wight changes it’s font from ‘Bitter’ to the more well known Arial. The change may seem small and insignificant, but it’s implication is far reaching, particularly to
Read moreRobin Hill’s electric woods event scoops regional and national awards The popular events, held at Robin Hill twice a year, have been awarded not one but two titles in the Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) Family Favourites Awards 2018. Up against other attractions across the country, the Festival of Light, Inspired by Diwali and Spirit of the Orient events
Read moreAdvertising Opportunities for 2019 – Early Bird Discount Available There are a variety of advertising options available on our visitisleofwight.co.uk website, consumer e-newsletter, social media channels and within our Visitor Information Centre. Website Options Enhance the information on your web page by purchasing bolt-ons such as displaying Social Media feeds, TripAdvisor reviews, additional images and availability. Also push your web
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‘We’re Going On An Isle of Wight Bear Hunt’ characters find their forever homes on the Isle of Wight They’ve delighted families visiting the Isle of Wight since Easter, but as winter draws closer, the characters from the ‘We’re Going On An Isle of Wight Bear Hunt’ promotion have found two ‘forever homes’ to spend the rest of their days.
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