Isle of Wight Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Isle of Wight. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Food & Drink

• Restaurants on the Isle of Wight
  Dining out across the island
• Cafes on the Isle of Wight
  Coffee, cake and coastal views
• Pubs on the Isle of Wight
  Island ales and waterfront locals
• Fish and Chips on the Isle of Wight
  Seaside tradition on the island
• Local Produce on the Isle of Wight
  Island-grown food and drink
• Sunday Lunch on the Isle of Wight
  Roast dinners with island views
• Cream Teas on the Isle of Wight
  Scones, jam and clotted cream by the sea
• Food and Drink Producers on the Isle of Wight
  Breweries, vineyards and artisan makers

Transport

• Ferries to the Isle of Wight
  Getting across the Solent
• Buses on the Isle of Wight
  Getting around by bus
• Island Line Railway
  Ryde to Shanklin by former Tube train
• Parking on the Isle of Wight
  Where to park across the island
• Driving on the Isle of Wight
  Roads, routes and getting around by car
• Heritage Railways and the Steam Railway
  Preserved railways on the island

Sports

• Cycling on the Isle of Wight
  Island roads, trails and the Round the Island route
• Sailing on the Isle of Wight
  Cowes, the Solent and the world of yachting
• Surfing and Watersports on the Isle of Wight
  Waves, wind and water around the island
• Golf on the Isle of Wight
  Courses with coastal views

Parks & Nature

• Walking on the Isle of Wight
  Coastal paths, downland and the Walking Festival
• Beaches on the Isle of Wight
  Sandy shores and hidden coves
• Dinosaur Fossils on the Isle of Wight
  One of Europe's richest fossil coasts
• Red Squirrels on the Isle of Wight
  The island's treasured native squirrel
• Wildlife on the Isle of Wight
  Biodiversity on the biosphere island
• Parks and Gardens on the Isle of Wight
  Green spaces and botanic collections
• Ventnor Botanic Garden
  Sub-tropical plants in the Undercliff

Health

• GP Surgeries on the Isle of Wight
  Primary healthcare across the island
• St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight
  The island's main hospital
• Dentists on the Isle of Wight
  Dental care across the island
• Pharmacies on the Isle of Wight
  Dispensing and healthcare services

Education

• Primary Schools on the Isle of Wight
  Education for island children
• Secondary Schools on the Isle of Wight
  Secondary education across the island

Housing

• Housing on the Isle of Wight
  Property, prices and island living

Shopping

• Shops on the Isle of Wight
  High streets, independents and island retail
• Supermarkets on the Isle of Wight
  Grocery shopping across the island

History

• Carisbrooke Castle
  The island's medieval fortress
• Osborne House
  Queen Victoria's island palace
• The Needles
  The island's iconic chalk stacks
• Churches on the Isle of Wight
  Medieval stone and island faith
• Roman Heritage on the Isle of Wight
  Villas, mosaics and the legacy of Vectis

Culture

• Cowes Week
  The world's oldest and largest sailing regatta
• Isle of Wight Festival
  The island's legendary music festival
• Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
  Celebrating the island's famous garlic
• Arts and Culture on the Isle of Wight
  Galleries, theatre and the island's creative scene
• Festivals and Events on the Isle of Wight
  The island's annual calendar

Community

• Community Groups on the Isle of Wight
  Volunteering, clubs and island organisations
• Retirement on the Isle of Wight
  Living on the island in later life
• Employment on the Isle of Wight
  Jobs, wages and the island economy
• Island Identity and Culture
  Caulkheads, Overners and the island spirit

Environment

• Environment and Conservation on the Isle of Wight
  Protecting the biosphere island

Services

• Libraries on the Isle of Wight
  Books, community and public services
• Post Offices on the Isle of Wight
  Royal Mail services across the island
• Broadband and Mobile on the Isle of Wight
  Connectivity on the island
• Accommodation on the Isle of Wight
  Hotels, B&Bs, camping and holiday lets