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Start Planning Your Isle of Wight Festival 2027 Break

Save the dates: Isle of Wight Festival returns from 17 to 20 June 2027. Check current tickets with the organiser and plan your island stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Booking accommodation directly with Isle of Wight Stays means ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Please like and share with someone planning a festival break. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IsleOfWightFestival

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Photography and Island History at Dimbola

Add Dimbola Museum & Galleries to your next island itinerary. Explore photography and Isle of Wight festival history in Freshwater Bay. Check current opening days and exhibitions before travelling. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves photography. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandHistory

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Tea and Local Produce at Quarr Abbey

Plan a Quarr Abbey stop on your next island break. Visit the Tea Shop and browse the Farm Shop for home-grown produce. Check current opening hours before travelling. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who enjoys local food and island visits. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #ShopLocal

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Plan a Winter Garden Visit in Ventnor

Add a garden visit to your November or December island break. Ventnor Botanic Garden lists autumn and winter opening from 9am to 4pm GMT, with Christmas Day closed. Check current admission and hours before travelling. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves gardens. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #Ventnor

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Ferry Affordability: What the Island Transport Plan Says

Ferry affordability matters when planning an island break. The council’s approved transport plan includes working with ferry operators towards better pricing for walking and cycling holidays. This is a policy commitment, not a new fare offer. Book accommodation directly at www.iowstays.co.uk and ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Please like and share with someone planning an island break. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandTravel

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Planning a Winter Visit to Osborne

Planning a November or December island break? Check Osborne’s winter access before choosing your day. English Heritage lists the Swiss Cottage as closed during winter, with only the ground floor of the house open. Check opening dates and tickets, then plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves island history. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #Osborne

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Pearls and a Coffee Stop in Brighstone

Plan a stop at Isle of Wight Pearl on your next island break. Browse the pearl showroom and visit the Pearl Café on Military Road, Brighstone. Check current hours before travelling. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone planning an island break. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #ShopLocal

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Step into Roman Life on Your Next Island Break

Add a little Roman history to your next island break. Brading Roman Villa has preserved mosaic floors and a museum exploring Roman life in Britain. Check opening days and tickets with the Villa, then plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves history. Picture: original illustration. #VisitIsleOfWight #IslandHistory

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A Quieter Winter Island Break: Wildlife at Newtown

Swap the rush for a little winter wildlife. Newtown’s creeks are a place to look for ducks and waders on a November or December island break. Bring binoculars and suitable footwear. Check the National Trust’s route information, then plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves nature. Picture: original illustration.

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Gifts, Gardens and a Coffee Stop at The Old Smithy, Godshill

A little shopping, a garden stroll and a coffee stop. The Old Smithy in Godshill offers gifts, clothing and a coffee shop with homemade cakes and light meals. Check current hours with the business. Plan your next island break at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves a browse and a coffee. Picture: original illustration.

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