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This June marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings; the largest invasion ever assembled that landed 156,000 Allied troops by sea and air on five beachheads in Normandy, France.

How the Isle of Wight ferries helped to win the war

Isle of Wight

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The 24th May marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria – the second-longest reigning monarch, and regular holiday visitor to the Isle of Wight. 

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Kate Taylor is a life design and empowerment coach hosting The Awakening, a festival of wellbeing and self care taking place at Weston Manor House in Totland across 8 and 9 June 2019. We caught up with Kate so she could tell us why the Isle of Wight is so special.

Four Ways to Get Spiritually Connected on the Isle of Wight

No one knows what recreational tree climbing is…

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Child descending a tree with Goodleaf Tree Climbing, Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing was started by New Zealander Paul McCathie in 2015. In this blog, Paul shares some information about why Goodleaf Tree Climbing is a popular Isle of Wight adventure activity, and how you can get involved.

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

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Meet Nigel, co-founder of Artecology - using art and science to solve real world problems relating to climate breakdown and biodiversity loss.

Nigel George, Artecology

Inspirational Islanders

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Hannah George is a TV screenwriter and has written for Disney, Nickelodeon, Sky and BBC3. She grew up on the Isle of Wight

Inspiring Islanders: Hannah George, Screenwriter

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Meet musicians Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin from Isle of Wight band 77:78

Inspiring Islanders: Aaron and Tim from the band 77:78

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Meet Nicole, an events producer at Shademakers Carnival Club UK on the Isle of Wight.

Inspiring Islanders: Nicole Hurrell, Shademakers

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The Isle of Wight represents a unique opportunity to escape while not straying too far from home. It also offers some special Airbnb rentals for those looking for something a little different for their accommodation.

The Isle of Wight's most unusual Airbnb properties

Places to stay

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Cyclocross has traditionally been an autumn pursuit, but increasingly riders are seeing the benefits of having a bike that can dart off the tarmac and down the bridleway less travelled, at whatever the time of year.

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

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Cycling route on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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This is Tim Wiggins’s ‘Wight Knuckle Round the Island Route’. At 80 miles long, and with 2,000+ metres of climbing, it is a challenging ride for any cycling enthusiast.

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route

How the Isle of Wight ferries helped to win the war

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight

Four Ways to Get Spiritually Connected on the Isle of Wight

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

Nigel George, Artecology

Inspirational Islanders: Hannah George, Screenwriter

Inspirational Islanders: Aaron and Tim from 77:78

Inspirational Islanders: Nicole Hurrell, Shademakers

The Isle of Wight’s most unusual Airbnb properties

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route