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The Isle Of Wight
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The Isle Of Wight
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The Isle of Wight , known to the ancient Romans as Vectis, is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 3 to 5 mi (5 to 8 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated from mainland United kingdom by a strait called the Solent. The island has several resorts which have been holiday destinations since Victorian times.
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Its history includes a brief status as an independent kingdom in the 15th century. Until 1995, like Jersey and Guernsey, the island had a Governor.
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e Isle of Wight /ˈaɪl əv ˈwaɪt/, known to the ancient Romans as Vectis, is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 3 to 5 mi (5 to 8 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated from mainland United Kingdom by a strait called the Solent. The island has several resorts which have been holiday destinations since Victorian times.
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The history of the Isle of Wight includes a brief period of time as an independent kingdom in the 15th century. Until 1995, like Jersey and Guernsey, the island had a Governor. [n 1]
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Home to the poets Swinburne and Tennyson and to Queen Victoria, who built her much-loved summer residence and final home Osborne House at East Cowes, the island has a maritime and industrial tradition including boat building, sail making, the manufacture of flying boats, the world's first hovercraft, and the testing and development of Britain's space rockets. The Isle hosts annual festivals including the Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival, Bestival and the recently revived Isle of Wight Festival, which, in 1970, was the largest rock music event ever held.[1] The island has well-conserved wildlife and some of the richest cliffs and quarries for dinosaur fossils in Europe.
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The Isle of Wight was part of Hampshire until 1890, when it became an independent administrative county. Until 1974 it continued to share the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire when it was reconstituted as a non-metropolitan ceremonial county which gives its own Lord Lieutenant and recognised as a postal county.
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Its quickest access from the mainland is from Southsea (Portsmouth) by hovercraft, while four main ferry services shuttle across the Solent. Situated just off England's South coast and less than 2 hours from London via the Isle of Wight Ferry, the UK's Holiday Island and Dinosaur Capital of Great Britain, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination at any time of year.
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For all the information you need to plan your holiday, let Visit Isle of Wight, the official Isle of Wight Tourism & Tourist Information website, be your guide to Hotels, B&B's, Self Catering Cottages, Camping & Campsites, Caravan Parks and other Accommodation, Attractions and Restaurants.
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We are here 24/7 to help you spend your time on the Isle of Wight exactly how you'd like to and offer a variety of Maps to help you find your way around the island.
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There are lots of things to do on the island, such as visiting our amazing Beaches, getting involved in the Festival atmosphere and taking part in many other family orientated activities.
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It also has the last remaining Hovercraft service in the world for a truly unique way to travel.
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Have you ever got off a ferry in a new and unfamiliar town and asked yourself "where's my nearest…?" You could be in need of some cash from an ATM, or have young children with you who need the toilet or a nappy change, or even just be looking for the closest place to get some good food and drink.
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June - a perfect month to visit the Isle of Wight
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With our long-range forecasters predicting periods of Mediterranean-style weather over the coming months, there is perhaps more reason than ever to visit the Isle of Wight during June.
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Lake beach Isle of Wight For anyone who loves a coastal escape or a countryside getaway, this is a fantastic time of the year to enjoy the Island. Whilst we can't rely on the weather coming up, the recent sunshine has ensured that the Isle of Wight has erupted into life. A riot of colour from carpets of bluebells to heady swathes of wild garlic.
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This quieter time of the year is perfect for discovering the Island's centuries of history and truly amazing landscapes, so it really doesn’t matter what the weather is doing. Although, statistically speaking, there’s more chance of enjoying some sunshine on the Isle of Wight than anywhere else in UK.
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Latest Isle of Wight offers
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If you need any further encouragement, then please check the latest Isle of Wight offers from our leading hotels and you are bound to find something to your liking.
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There’s a fantastic choice of quality boutique, seaside and country hotels to choose from and countless country pubs to tuck yourself away in after a bracing walk. Make sure that you check the Isle of Wight Offers page regularly as you will find the latest deals on offer from the Island's top hotels. With an events calendar packed with world-class experiences - from Cowes Week to the Bestival - there’s always something new to enjoy on “the Island”. Why not visit sooner rather than later?
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Just an hour from London
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If you have never visited the Isle of Wight then hopefully 2014 will be the year that you discover England’s island destination. Just an hour’s drive from the M25 or a leisurely train ride and your short break has already begun, a short crossing of the Solent by ferry or hovercraft and you are already a world away.
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No Island comes this close….Further details of attractions, events and things to do on the island can also be found in a wide range of visitor information publications. Look out for the Summer Pocket Guide a comprehensive guide to the island produced by the Chamber of Commerce along with a wide variety of other independent magazines and holiday newspapers available in travel terminals, shops, supermarkets, pubs and cafes, garages, libraries and other public places.Preparation is not always a luxury we can afford when it comes to our holidays, but with a great range of Isle of Wight deals available for those booking "last minute" that doesn't have to be a bad thing!
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The Isle of Wight is a great place to take a short break, so if you get to the end of the week and decide you deserve a well earned weekend...Whether it's by foot, bicycle or from the top deck of a double decker bus, some of the best ways to enjoy the landscapes and beauty of the Isle of Wight are by leaving your car behind. What makes it even better is that many of our providers support Sustainable Tourism and offer exclusive "green" discounts and offers! Dinosaur Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight is regarded as one of the richest areas for Dinosaur discovery in Europe, which has already earned it the title “Dinosaur Island”. In addition to that it was named the UK’s Dinosaur Capital as part of a new Dinosaur Map of Britain, which was compiled by Dr Paul Barrett, Merit Researcher from the Natural History Museum!
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There is a great range of dinosaur attractions and activities available on the Isle of Wight, with some fantastic opportunities for dinosaur and fossil enthusiasts. These include musuems such as the award winning Dinosaur Isle, fossil hunts with experts such as Dinosaur Fossil Hunts and Footprint Tours, and also beaches such as Brook where you can discover your own fossils!
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Try the all new Dinosaur Experience at Blackgang Chine, the first of it's kind in the UK, with your chance to get "up close and personal" with two baby Tyrannosaurus Rex flanked by their trained handlers.
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2013 is also the Island’s Year of the Dinosaur, with over 40 special dinosaur events, dinosaur appearances and fossil hunts taking place across the Isle of Wight. Don't miss our incredible walking with dinosaurs augmented reality app and enter our online competition to WIN two free tickets to the Walking with Dinosaurs movie premiere! Viccy Malcom And Ariana Morrogh.