The Isle of Wight is a great place for a holiday, and whatever your interests, you are sure to find something that you love about the island. With visitors coming back year after year, here are some of the things that you can experience on the island…
Visit the Needles and Alum Bay – One of the most famous sights of the island is the needles, the rock formations that jut up out of the water on the west side of the island. This is also where the Alum Bay glass makers can be found, and you can buy a souvenir in glass form of your time on the magical Isle of Wight, or simply browse the many beautiful glasses that are made on the island.
Spend Time at Sea – Being a tiny island, the Isle of Wight has a long history and a strong connection to the sea. Whether you want to take a day skipper course like this www.solentboattraining.co.uk/ or spend some time kayaking around the famous needles, for lovers of the sea it is a great place to visit.
See Historic Buildings – From Carisbrooke Castle to Osborne house there are lots of historic buildings on the island to experience. Carisbrooke castle is famed for being the place that King Charles I failed to escape from and the castle itself has been defending the Island for over a millennium. Osborne house is a magnificent place to explore, as it was the summer holiday home of Queen Victoria.
