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Surfing on the Isle of Wight

by Clare Griffin | Jan 4, 2020 | Things to see and do

The Isle of Wight is a fantastic venue for a surfing holiday. Compton and Freshwater Bay are favourites any time of year. Have a look at these amazing shots taken on January 3rd 2020 by local surfer and photographer Jason Swain. Browse more of Jasons work...

Community fun and fitness at the annual West Wight Triathlon

by Clare Griffin | Aug 20, 2019 | Things to see and do, Uncategorized

West Wight Triathlon on September 22nd is a great annual event which attracts both beginners and more expereinced triathletes. It’s quirky ….with unusual distances …but is designed to give you some of the most spectacular scenery on the Island. Find...

Cowes Week – the worlds biggest sailing regatta

by Clare Griffin | Aug 1, 2019 | Things to see and do, Uncategorized

There’s nothing quite like Cowes Week; the oldest and largest annual sailing regatta in the World and an iconic feature of the British sporting calendar. The event boasts an 8-day schedule combining competitive racing and great fun for the 8,000 competitors...

New arrivals at Skinners

by Clare Griffin | Nov 26, 2017 | Things to see and do

There’s some new arrivals at Skinners Farm this week! We took in 3 Hereford heifers and a Friesan bull calf.

Victoria and Abdul shot on location at Osborne House

by Clare Griffin | Nov 18, 2017 | Things to see and do

Victoria’s Island Trail “It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” At the height of her reign, Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert chose the Isle of Wight as their favourite holiday spot. Creating a palatial home at Osborne, East Cowes, the...

IW Pride ferry discounts

by Clare Griffin | Jun 28, 2017 | Things to see and do

July 15th is the first Isle of Wight Pride and we still have some vacancies for that weekend. Not only that but Wightlink, Red Funnel and the hovercraft are all offering discounts on travel from 14th to 17th.Go to the IW Pride 17 site to find out more. So...