We’re delighted to announce the headline performer line-up for our outdoor-picnic concert ‘Last Wight of the Proms’ as part of ‘The Wight Proms’ on Sunday 19th August at Northwood House, Cowes: BLAKE The Classical Brit Award-winning vocal group, who have just released their 10th anniversary album in collaboration with the RAF to celebrate their 100th anniversary, which is currently No.1
Read moreIn 2018 we’re celebrating family adventures on the Isle of Wight. We’re marketing the Isle of Wight to families on the mainland – the campaign kicked off to direct mail and digital campaign to over 750,000 households. We are encouraging families to visit the Isle of Wight and make the most of the amazing things there are to do on
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Visit Isle of Wight have produced activity sheets to keep the young – and young at heart – occupied in this, the Year of Family Adventure! Download and print off these free activity sheets for your visitors to use – why not run a colouring competition for your diners or hand them out to customers when they check in? There
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Tourism South East are offering a raft of training days aimed at helping members maximise their potential. The courses are delivered by specifically chosen providers with a proven ability to deliver the training. As a member of Tourism South East you are entitled to a 10% discount on all Open Training Courses available in the next few months. APRIL Video
Read moreGioia Minghella-Giddens has been sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff at Northwood House in an ancient ceremony presided over by HH Judge Ralls QC, in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant and over 150 guests. High Sheriffs are appointed by the Queen to represent her in all matters pertaining to Law and Order, and the Office is over
Read moreMarch 2018 Pixie Lott and the Noisettes headlining Isle of Wight’s Eklectica festival this September Two of the UK’s most successful music acts, Pixie Lott and the Noisettes are heading to the Isle of Wight this September as the confirmed headline acts for the high-spirited music festival, Eklectica. Popstar, Pixie Lott, and indie rock band, the Noisettes, are the latest
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Council grant has electrifying results A new electric bike hire service is about to launch from a Freshwater Bay business. The Bay Boutique Bed and Breakfast secured grant funding from Isle of Wight Council last autumn to support a new initiative aiming to attract active travellers to explore the beauty of West Wight. Funding from the council’s Active Travel Innovation
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27th March 2018 Camping and Caravanning Guide aims to attract new business for the Island in 2018 The Isle of Wight Camping & Caravanning Guide 2018 has today been published in the May edition of Practical Caravan Magazine, one of the most popular editions of the year as it includes the annual Top 100 Sites Guide. It is Britain’s biggest-selling
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Read moreWalk the Wight! The popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns from April 28 to May 13, with local and visiting walkers of all ages and abilities invited to set-off across the Island on a wide choice of themed walks, which can be found on its own, dedicated website https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk. The very first Walking Festival on the Island took place
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