Illustrative architectural sketchbook and carved stone details with original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Discover Appuldurcombe’s Story

Discover Appuldurcombe’s story. This island house is a surviving shell of English Baroque architecture. Add it to your ideas for a future island break. Check seasonal opening before planning a visit. Browse stays at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who enjoys historic places. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandHistory

Illustrated toy steam train and winter travel diary with original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Plan a Post-Christmas Railway Outing

Plan a post-Christmas island outing. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway lists Bank Holiday Specials on 28 December 2026. Check tickets and times with the railway. Train Story Discovery Centre will be closed. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with a railway enthusiast. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #SteamRailway

Respectful poppy and sea illustration with original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Wightlink’s Remembrance Travel Offer: 7 to 11 November

Wightlink offers free foot travel departing the island for serving personnel and veterans, 7–11 November 2026. One companion travels free on a day return. Show valid military or veteran ID at the port. Book stays at www.iowstays.co.uk. Direct accommodation bookings automatically receive ferry discount links by email. Please like and share this useful information. Illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #Remembrance

Illustrated dinosaur discovery notebook and toy, with original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Plan a Dinosaur Day in Sandown

Plan a dinosaur day in Sandown. Dinosaur Isle lists general opening Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, last entry 3pm. Check before visiting. Book accommodation direct with Isle of Wight Stays for free entry for up to two children with a paying adult. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with a dinosaur fan. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #Dinosaurs

Watercolour red squirrel on a branch, labelled illustration, with original Isle of Wight Stays logo.

No Winter Sleep for This Island Resident

Did you know red squirrels do not hibernate? These island residents rely on stored food through winter. Watch quietly and give wildlife space. Plan your next island stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves wildlife. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #RedSquirrels

Fantasy beanstalk and theatre curtains illustration with original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

A Little Panto Magic: First Act’s Jack and the Beanstalk

Add a little panto magic to a December island break. First Act presents Jack and the Beanstalk at Shanklin Theatre on 1 and 2 December 2026, at 6.30pm. Check tickets with the theatre. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who enjoys a panto. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #Pantomime

Illustrated diary and travel planning still life with original Isle of Wight Stays logo.

Planning Your Island Crossing This Winter

Planning a winter island break? Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry timetable runs from 3 November 2026 to 21 March 2027. Check your route and date before booking. Book accommodation direct at www.iowstays.co.uk and ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Please like and share with someone planning a break. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandTravel

Illustrative walking still life with a tower sketch, boots and binoculars. Original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Meet the Pepperpot: St Catherine’s Oratory

Meet the Pepperpot. St Catherine’s Oratory survives from a chapel built in 1328. English Heritage lists free entry during daylight hours. Expect a steep staircase and an uneven walk across fields. Plan your island stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who enjoys island history. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandHistory

Original festive paper-craft illustration with the authentic Isle of Wight Stays shield logo, not an event photograph.

Plan a Family Festive Makes Visit to Quay Arts

Add some creativity to a December island break. Quay Arts lists a free Family Festive Makes drop-in on Saturday 19 December 2026 in its Seminar Room. Check the organiser’s latest details before visiting. Plan your accommodation at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with a family who enjoys making things together. Picture: illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #FamilyDaysOut

Genuine Island Retreat bedroom photograph from its property listing, framed with the original Isle of Wight Stays shield logo.

Island Retreat: Settle into Your Next Island Break

Time to plan your next island escape? Island Retreat sleeps up to four and offers a self-catering base in Sandown. Browse the real property photos, check dates and book direct at www.iowstays.co.uk/island-retreat/. Ferry discount links are automatically sent by email when accommodation is booked directly with Isle of Wight Stays. Please like and share with someone planning a break. #VisitIsleOfWight #SelfCatering

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