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Great Grey owls - Coco & Nutmeg - at Monkey Haven, Isle of Wight

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Aerial Isle of Wight image from Ryde area (blog size)

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Siamangs and Muellers hugging - Monkey Haven, Isle of Wight

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Xhabu the Siamang - at Monkey Haven, Isle of Wight

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Don Walser - founder of Monkey Haven on the Isle of Wight (1)

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Ferry Victoria of Wight approaches Fishbourne (blog size)

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Don Walser - founder of Monkey Haven on the Isle of Wight (2)

Discover Monkey Haven on the Isle of Wight. Meet rescued monkeys, gibbons and owls and read Don Walser’s story of 15 years building a forever home.

Monkey Haven on the Isle of Wight | Don Walser Interview

Family fun

Inspirational Islanders

Isle of Wight

Things to do

Wightlink

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James Rayner

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Whitecliff-Bay-Holiday-Park

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Nat Trust Varvassi-kitchen-jaketurner-feb20206 copy

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6 Coastguard Cottages

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The Buddle Inn at Niton, Isle of Wight

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The-Orchards-Holiday-Park-Header-Image

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The-Seaview-Hotel-Seaview--1024x599

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Steephill

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St Catherines Lighthouse Cottages

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Isle of Wight Hideaways - Little Halt

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Upper Caponier

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Sturdy double-bedroom

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HMS Bond 20220421_120800

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Villa Rothsay - courtesy FB page

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16. Seaview view from Drone (3 Bed) (1)

Whether you’re looking for a coastal cottage, a clifftop campsite or a seaside holiday lodge, we have plenty of ideas.

Stay by the sea on the Isle of Wight

Places to stay

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Darragh Gray

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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary bear

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Red Panda at Amazon World

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Falconry

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Monkey Haven

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Donkey Sanctuary

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary – near Ventnor

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West Wight Alpacas

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Quarr

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Tapnell

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red squirrel tree

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West Wight Alpacas 2

Discover the Isle of Wight’s best animal attractions – from rescued tigers and playful monkeys to red pandas, alpacas and elusive wild red squirrels. Family-friendly fun awaits across the Island.

The Isle of Wight has ‘animal attraction’!

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Gurnard-Beach

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Family-Walking-Along-Sandy-Appley-Beach-Isle-of-Wight

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A family on the promenade beside Sandown beach

Ventnor Beach on a sunny, blue sky day on the Isle of Wight. The beach is quiet and hotels loom over in the background.

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The tropical-looking Blackgang Beach on the Isle of Wight

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A guide to the best beaches on the Isle of Wight for all kinds of activities, from surfing to rock pooling.

Isle of Wight Beach Guide

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Thomas Spence

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Briddlesford Dairy Farm cows

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Mid Section Of Vintner Examining Wine In Vineyard

Trays if Isle of Wight Garlic with people shopping at The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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Isle-of-Wight-Garlic-Festival

Here, we’re going to take a look at the farmers, growers and brewers who are tickling our taste buds and taking full advantage of the Island’s unique climate.

Taste the sunshine on the Isle of Wight

Where to eat

General tips for finding cheap accommodation

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Budget hotel (Canva stock)

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parkdean resorts family walk lake

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Parkdean Resports WightLife Competition gallary image (2)

There are still plenty of great accommodation deals to be found on the Isle of Wight if you know where to look. Here are my top tips for budget-friendly place to stay.

Isle of Wight on a Budget Part Two: Cheap Accommodation on the Isle of Wight

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Keats-Cottage-3

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Seaview Hotel - Food & Drink (5)

Enjoy a Valentine’s feast with locally sourced ingredients

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Chocolate apothecary interior

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Thomas P Cochran jewellery making

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Couple walking Isle of Wight pier

The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK, but particularly in the colder months as the Island is much quieter and more tranquil, making it the perfect location for those seeking a truly ‘get away from it all’ break.

Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

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Mothers-Day-Yoga-Balance-Glo-Tapnell-Farm

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Luccombe Hall Hotel Big Autumn Giveaway square

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Rob_Slow-Motion-Sauna_774x434g

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Duxmore Botanics Products

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Balance-and-Glo-Yoga-at-East-Afton-774x434

Use this winter as an opportunity for rest, contemplation, reflection and finding magic in the moment

A Sense of Enormous Well-Being

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Couple walk isle of wight beach

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Isle-of-wight-dog-of-the-year-stock-image-1-670x400

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Tom-Court-Kitesurfer-1024x517

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Dinosaur-Footprint-Isle-of-Wight-1170x720-1024x630

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Newtown-Creek-Nature-Reserve-4-1024x768

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Headon-Warren-view-1170x720-1024x630

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Winter-Beaches-Bembridge-Blog-header-801x533

Heading to the beach may not immediately spring to mind during the winter months, but when there is a chill in the air, there are actually many ways to enjoy our coastlines.

Winter Beaches on the Isle of Wight

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The-Garlic-Farm-Little-Mersley-Farmhouse-774x434

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Autumn and Winter Walking Break, Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight

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Winter breaks on the Isle of Wight - couple in Seaview

The winter is the perfect time for a grown-up break and you’ll be surprised at how much there is to do on the Isle of Wight out of season.

Winter Breaks on the Isle of Wight

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Tim-Wiggins-Kayaking-Blog-header-801x533

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The waters around the Isle of Wight are the ideal place for kayaking in the Autumn— full of interesting creeks and bays to explore and teeming with wildlife.

What Is It Like To Kayak Around The Isle Of Wight?

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Wightlink dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (112)

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Ventnor Botanic Garden - Echiums

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Wightlink dog-friendly shoot - January 2019 (159)

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Bank-Holiday-Events-Steam-Railway-801x533

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Gallybagger cheese_souffle_1_preview

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Isle-of-Wight-bike-ride-Tim-Wiggins-sunset

Donkeys at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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Isle-of-Wight-Donkey-Sanctuary

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National Trust's Newtown Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight

Take a grown up break to the Isle of Wight in Autumn - here are our top things to see and do

Top Isle of Wight experiences this Autumn

Monkey Haven at 15: Don Walser’s journey to the Island’s beloved animal sanctuary