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20190128-DJI_0046

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Dimbola tea room - VIOW (4)

Stand in the footsteps of dinosaurs (literally) at Compton Bay

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Isle of Wight events, activities and fun in February 2024

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in February

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Isle of Wight Zoo lions

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A monkey swings from rope at Monkey Haven, near Newport on the Isle of Wight

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Monkey Haven

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West-Wight-Alpacas-774x434

Donkeys at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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Isle-of-Wight-Donkey-Sanctuary

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Quarr Abbey - LN Jun 2018 (8)

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There's a host of animal attractions to appeal to your wild side on the Isle of Wight - read our guide to plan your visit.

Close encounters of the wild kind

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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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The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK at any time of the year, 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

Places to stay

Where to eat

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Vegan burger in a bun and bowl of chips from Peach, Isle of Wight

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Dog-walk-on-Appley-Beach-1170x720-1024x630

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Trade the January Blues for seaside views with Wightlink

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in January

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Darragh Gray

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The Ale House in Cowes - Darragh Gray

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The Star Coffee and Ale House in Ryde - Darragh Gray

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Newport’s Castle Inn - Darragh Gray

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The Griffin in Godshill - Darragh Gray

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Beers at Bembridge’s Pilot Boat Inn - Darragh Gray

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Fisherman’s Cottage in Shanklin - Darragh Gray

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The Volunteer in Ventnor - Darragh Gray

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The Buddle Inn - Darragh Gray

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The Red Lion - Wightlink Dog Friendly

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The Highdown Inn - Darragh Gray

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Bugle Coaching Inn in Yarmouth - Darragh Gray

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Family in a pub by a fire on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight has lots of great pubs, many of which come into their own during the autumn and winter

Cosy pubs for cooler months

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A red squirrel pokes its head around a tree

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red squirrel tree

A red squirrel sitting on a branch on the Isle of Wight

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Red Squirrel on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is lucky to be one of the only UK locations to have a thriving population of red squirrels - find out more about them and how to find them.

Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight

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Aerial photo of Portsmouth Harbour with Gunwharf and FastCat

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Island Line trains run along the pier from the Wightlink terminal at Ryde

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Freshwater Bay is one of my favourite stops on the stunning West Wight bus route

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Fisherman's Beach is my favourite part of Shanklin's long and attractive seafront

Where to stay on the Isle of Wight as a foot passenger 

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I love the short clifftop walk between Shanklin and Sandown

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Steephill Cove is a hidden gem best reached on foot from Ventnor

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The ferry to Yarmouth is a good choice if you like walking off the beaten track

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Among Shanklin's attractions is its beautiful Old Village

Is it easy to reach the ferries by public transport – and is it even practical to travel round the island without a car? The answer to both questions is a resounding yes!

Visiting the Isle of Wight using public transport

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Common Dolphin in the Solent (c) Theo Vickers

Responsible encounters with marine mammals

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Seagrass Meadow at Seaview Isle of Wight (c) Kate Garnham

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Disposable BBQ

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Some simple measures we can take to show respect and care for our much-loved marine wildlife

Treating marine wildlife with respect this summer

Mainland

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (4)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (9)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (7)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (10)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (3)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (8)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (1)

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Family visits to the Isle of Wight - Luke Rees - Awe365 (6)

What's so magical about the Isle of Wight? We asked adventure travel writer Luke Rees to explain

Why I Keep Going On Isle Of Wight Family Holidays

Family fun

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There are plenty of walks all over the Isle of Wight that allow you to take in some stunning sea and countryside views - all with your four-legged friend in tow.

Isle of Wight beach dog walks

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The Isle of Wight is an excellent place to spot butterflies, with over two thirds of the UK’s 61 species resident here.

The Butterfly Effect...

Map showing the Wild Wight Winter walking route

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wild wight walking route map landscape

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Signage marks the route of the Tennyson Trail on the Isle of Wight

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tennyson trail sign

A walker strolls along the Wilder Wight Walking route, with Isle of Wight cliffs in the distance

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Follow Isle of Wight adventurer, Tim Wiggins, on a two-day trek across the Isle of Wight, complete with some challenging weather conditions and some wonderful scenery.

Wild Wight Winter walking route

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in February

Close encounters of the wild kind

Romantic breaks on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in January

Cosy Isle of Wight pubs for cooler months

Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight

Visiting the Isle of Wight using public transport

Treating marine wildlife with respect this summer

Why I keep going to the Isle Of Wight for family holidays

Enjoy Isle of Wight beaches with your four-legged friend

The Butterfly Effect…

Wild Wight Winter walking route