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Shadow Dino Handler - Copy (1)

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Dinosaur mini golf at The Needles Landmark Attraction 

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Dinosaur mini golf at The Needles Landmark Attraction

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Dinosaur Expeditions Centre - Brachiosaurus skeleton reconstruction and Fossil displays

Wightlink ferry departs Lymington port, Hampshire

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A dinosaur shape made from humans, from the air, Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Human Dinosaur at Ryde

Earning the title of the UK’s dinosaur capital, the Isle of Wight is home to more dinosaur remains than anywhere else in Northern Europe

The Isle of Wight is known as Dinosaur Isle

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Dinosaur on beach

Top 5 Jurassic adventures to enjoy this summer

Isle of Wight

Wightlink

Jamie Marsh reserves manager for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust beside his work van

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HIWWT Jamie Marsh

Red Squirrel - courtesy of Connor Corbett

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Red Squirrel - Connor Corbett

Arreton Downs Nature Reserve - Chris Archbold

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How Wightlink's partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is helping create a Wilder Wight

Working with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Things to do

Family on the beach at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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The Buddle Inn at Niton, Isle of Wight

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Cycling on Military Road, Isle of Wight

Appley Tower on Ryde Beach, Isle of Wight

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A family cycling in Newport, Isle of Wight

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Family cycling on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to explore by bicycle — with traffic-free cycle routes, quiet country lanes, and wonderful places to visit. For family bike rides and leisurely tours, it is tailor-made

5 of the best family cycling routes on the Isle of Wight

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Sea Eagles hadn't been seen on the Isle of Wight in over 240 years until recently. A reintroduction project has seen a small number of the bird return - find out how you can spot them.

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Spotting Isle of Wight sea eagles

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The Isle of Wight is known for being a challenging but beautiful place to ride a bicycle. Tim Wiggins provides insight into two of his favourite training loops on the Island.

Challenging rides on the Isle of Wight for expert cyclists looking to escape the city

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Mermaid Bar at Isle of Wight Distillery - 2 mermaid gins

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It’s not all about the food. For a real taste of the Isle of Wight, you’ll want to sample some of the Island’s fine liquid fare while you’re here.

Local Isle of Wight Drinks

Where to eat

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Ventnor-Botanic-Gardens

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We’re very dog-friendly here on the Isle of Wight, so there’s no need to leave the pooch behind when you go out for something to eat.

Places to eat with your pooch

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Golden-retreiver-in-car-iow-road-trip

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Once you step off the ferry, there are many pet-friendly ways to navigate around the Island to experience everything it has to offer.

Pet-friendly travel around the Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight Coastal Path

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Hiking the Isle of Wight coastal path

Beach huts on East Cowes Esplanade, Isle of Wight

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Newtown Creek, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth bridge on the Western River Yar, Isle of Wight

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Headon heathland overlooking the Needles, Isle of Wight

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Headon heathland, Isle of Wight

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View across to The Needles, Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is an undeniably beautiful hiking route—offering every kind of coastal landscape imaginable

Hiking the Isle of Wight Coastal Path from Ryde to The Needles

Ryde

Yarmouth

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Isle of Wight produce is a favourite with chefs, and we think you and your family will love it too. There’s so much to choose from when visiting and you’ll have easy access to the freshest food and gourmet delights from the Island’s artisan makers.

Sample some delicious Isle of Wight produce during your stay

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Cycling around the Isle of Wight is great fun. Cycling expert and Islander, Tim Wiggins, has rounded up five things you should take with you on your journey.

Five things to take for a bike ride around the Isle of Wight

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Headon Warren Needles

Being an island means we’ve got more than our fair share of coast – from sunny, sandy, traditional family beaches to wild cliffs and secluded coves.

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Nature's attractions on the Isle of Wight