Isle of Wight Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island, county and unitary authority area of England
About Isle of Wight
Historically the local economy has moved from being dependent on smuggling and farming to tourism with the coming of the railways. There is also considerable light engineering and yacht building. The local newspaper is theIsle of Wight County Press, which sells 23,000 copies to a population of 140,000 (2017), and is published from Newport every Friday. Any event will be advertised here. There are car boot sales nearly every day in summer advertised here. Thanks to a southerly latitude and sheltered location, many parts of the Isle of Wight enjoy a mild and sunny climate. The south-east of the island in particular is known for its high sunshine records and warm air.June to September are the warmest months.
Top Attractions in Isle of Wight
Explore the best things to see and do in Isle of Wight:
- ★Alum Bay
- ★Carisbrooke Castle
- ★Osborne House
- ★Steephill Cove
- ★The Needles
Where to Stay in Isle of Wight
- 🏨Castlehaven Caravan Site
- 🏨St Maur Hotel
Isle of Wight Travel Guide Sections
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