Isle of Wight Tourist Information
Isle of Wight (IOW) Tourist and Visitor Information with links to heritage, nature and tourist attractions, many with details of disabled access
The island and county of Isle of Wight sits just of the Hampshire coast of Southern England. It is often talked of as being a little old fashioned, but not in an unkind way. The island retains much of the good things of traditional seaside holidays while adding contemporary touches. The island is famous for its Cowes Week and its world class sailing. The Island also hosts the Isle of Wight Festival – one of UK’s ‘must go’ music festivals. The island feels different from the mainland, there is something unique about it, which I can not describe but I’m sure you will experience yourself when you visit.
Official Tourist Website
Other Local Tourist / Visitor Information websites
Tourism Videos
Room to breathe for the whole family on the Isle of Wight from www.wightlink.co.uk
An adventurer’s paradise with 147 square miles to explore from www.wightlink.co.uk
Isle of Wight Festival from www.redfunnel.co.uk
The Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from www.wightaonb.org.uk
AONB’s
Isle of Wight AONB wightaonb.org.uk
Wildlife Trust & Nature
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust www.hwt.org.uk
Historic or architectural important Properties (Castles, Abbeys, Churches, Houses, Estates and Gardens) (English Heritage / National Trust / other) - see the Isle of Wight Heritage page
Literary connections
Alfred Lord Tennyson
John Keats wrote the sonnets On the Sea and Hyperion while in Shanklin
