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Things to do on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight has a long history of being a favourite beachy holiday destination but there is much more to this special place.

Download Maps and Guides

Gift to Nature has created a number of nature and heritage walks, some are available to download (click files in the right-hand column), for the complete list of all of our trails and guides "click here.":http://gift.boxstuff.com/pages/help/51-maps-and-guides "(external) Download the Yar River Trail - Developing River":http://www.gifttonature.org.uk/uploads/content_documents/803/Map_Yar.pdf "(external) Download the Snorkelling Guide Snippet":http://www.gifttonature.org.uk/uploads/content_documents/806/Map_Snorkelling.pdf

Green Guide to the Isle of Wight

An excellent little guide bursting with ideas about how to enjoy the Isle of Wight.

Red Squirrel Spotting

They can be hard to spot so here are some tips to help you.

Island Craft

The Island is bursting with talent when it comes to the arts and beautifully crafted items.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens

You can easily while away a few hours at Ventnor Botanic Gardens and all for the price of your parking. Take a picnic to enjoy on the lawns in the shade of exotic trees.

Snorkelling, Rockpooling and Beach Combing.

Explore a different world at the seaside.

Local Food

The Island has an fabulous array of locally grown and raised produce.

Cycling

Whether you haven't been on a bike for years or you're welded to the saddle, there is something on offer for you on the Island.

Wight Walks - Guided Walks

A year-round program of guided walks.

Walking - Free and Cheap Maps

The Island is a Mecca for walkers, with over 520 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways.

Walking and Cycling Festivals

The annual walking and cycling festivals feature hundreds of exciting innovative events.

Picnics

The Island is bursting with great picnic spots, at the Sandown Wetlands (a Gift to Nature site) there is a beautiful spot - in the autumn you can help yourself to apples, pears and plums from the orchard.

Fossil Hunting

The Island is famed for its fossils, with the soft cliffs along the south coast being of particular interest.

Festivals and Events

Fort Victoria Foray, village fetes and open gardens, Bembridge Crab Fayre, music festivals and live music all year, carnivals, Cowes fireworks, farmers markets, open studios and River Fest organised by the Footprint Trust... these are just a few of the things happening every year on the Island. There are a few