Local Attractions

Whitwell, who's name originates from the white well in the village providing water to pilgrimages in the middle ages, offers some of the best walking routes on the island and a fine pub to finish off your route. Making Kingsmede a great location for dog walkers, ramblers and cyclists with it also being on the 'Round the Island' cycle route. The village also benefits from fishing lakes that can be used for a fee to a local farm.

Local Attractions We Recomend

Robin Hill Adventure Park
Steam Train- Haven Street
The Garlic Farm- Mersley
Ventnor Haven Fishery fresh fish caught daily.
Owl and Monkey Haven- Newport
Osbourne House- East Cowes
St Catherine's Lighthouse- Niton
Military Road- breathtaking views, quiet beaches, great walks.
Farmers markets- held weekly in Newport, Ryde and Yarmouth
The Model Village -Godshill
Donkey Sanctuary -Wroxall
Blackgang Chine
Arreton Barns
The Needles-Alum Bay
Carisbrooke Castle
Ventnor Golf Club
Beaches- The Island is surrounded with unique beaches.

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Forth Comming Island Events

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Feb- Mar - Acoustic Isle.

Apr - May- I.O.W. Walking Festival.

June- Festival of the Sea

June- I.O.W. Festival.

July- Round the Island Race.

August- Garlic Festival.

August- V-Dub.

August- Ventnor Fringe.

August- Cowes Week.

August- I.O.W Scooter Rally.

August- Cowes Classic Power Boat Race.

Sept- Star Gazing-Brighstone.

Sept- Classic Car Extravaganza.

Sept- Isle of Wight Day.

Sept- Bembridge Harbour Food Festival.

Sept- I.O.W. Cycling Festival.

Sept- Island Steam Days-Haven Street.

Oct- Literacy Festival.

Oct- Classic Buses & Walks Weekend.

Oct- I.O.W. Walking Festival.

December- Abominable Snowman 10k Run-Shorwell.

December- Victorian Christmas at Osbourne House.

December- Cowes Christmas Festival.