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Isle of Wight produce is a favourite with chefs, and we think you and your family will love it too. There’s so much to choose from when visiting and you’ll have easy access to the freshest food and gourmet delights from the Island’s artisan makers.

Sample some delicious Isle of Wight produce during your stay

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Cycling around the Isle of Wight is great fun. Cycling expert and Islander, Tim Wiggins, has rounded up five things you should take with you on your journey.

Five things to take for a bike ride around the Isle of Wight

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Headon Warren Needles

Being an island means we’ve got more than our fair share of coast – from sunny, sandy, traditional family beaches to wild cliffs and secluded coves.

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Nature's attractions on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is a true walker’s paradise. As one of the UK’s most beautiful places to enjoy the outdoors, we welcome thousands of walkers to the Island year after year.

Walking and hiking on the Isle of Wight

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If you're not able to spare enough time for an overnight stay (although after a day here, you'll wish you did!), you'll find that the Isle of Wight has plenty do with the family during day trip.

Fun family day trips on the Isle of Wight

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Some of the best trips are those that you don’t plan; spontaneity kicks in and you decide to make tracks for somewhere memorable.

Five 'no need to book' days out on the Isle of Wight

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You may not be able go on an activity holiday at the moment, but there’s plenty of adventure to be had in a day on the Isle of Wight.

Day trip adventures on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is hard to beat if you are a small child. My three year old identical triplets are living their best life, growing up together on an Island famous for its fossil finds.

Family fun with the Isle of Wight Triplets

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Cycling on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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Whilst some intrepid cyclists may head for the Alps or Pyrenees, those looking to spend some quality, and testing, time on their bikes need look no further than the Isle of Wight: one of the UK’s most loved cycling destinations.

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

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Take your pooch on a beautiful stroll through some of the Island's best Jurassic locations. You might just find some fossils while you're at it.

The Isle of Wight dinosaur dog walk

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Former journalist Gavin Foster has lived on the Isle of Wight all his life. Here he describes some of the Isle of Wight indoor activities that keep his family entertained and educated.

Wet weather family things to do on the Isle of Wight

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Heading to the beach may not immediately spring to mind during the winter months, but when there is a chill in the air, there are actually many ways to enjoy our coastlines.

Winter Beaches on the Isle of Wight