Isle of Wight Travel Guide

England

A coastal town with a prominent pier extending into the water, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
A coastal town with a pier, marina, and historic buildings.
A grassy hillside with a narrow, rocky path leading up.
A sunset over a calm sea with a sailboat and rocks on the shore.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.

Popular cities in Isle of Wight

A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with a clear sky.
Shanklin
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Get away to relaxing Shanklin! Enjoy the parks, beaches and theatre.

Reasons to visit

  • Shanklin Beach
  • Shanklin Old Village
  • Shanklin Chine
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A coastal path with cliffs, a beach, and a distant town.
Ventnor
Known for Islands, Beaches and Gardens
Quaint Ventnor is calling! Discover its gardens, parks, beaches and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Ventnor Beach
  • Steephill Cove Beach
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
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A long pier extending into calm waters with a cloudy sky.
Sandown
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Islands
Love beaches, island views and art? Get away to Sandown!

Reasons to visit

  • Sandown Beach
  • Sandown Pier
  • Yaverland Beach
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A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.
Bembridge
Known for Bars, Islands and Gardens
Come to relaxing Bembridge and enjoy its bars, island views and sunny weather.

Reasons to visit

  • Bembridge Beach
  • Bembridge Windmill
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A stone staircase leading up to a turreted building with a metal railing.
Ryde
Known for Friendly people, Ferries and boats and Islands
Explore relaxing Ryde: its marina, adventures, castle and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
  • Appley Beach
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A coastal town with a sandy beach, green-roofed beach huts, and a calm sea.
Cowes
Known for Friendly people, Ferries and boats and Islands
Like marinas and museums? Get away to upscale Cowes!

Reasons to visit

  • Cowes Harbour
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Stay near popular Isle of Wight attractions

A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
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Shanklin Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shanklin Beach during your travels in Shanklin? Wander through the seaside and picturesque gardens in this quaint area.
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