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Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is only a short ferry ride away from the UK mainland. Over half the island is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and boasts some of the most stunning coastline in the country. From historic sites to natural delights, music festivals and major national events, it is a unique holiday destination.

Discover picturesque villages, unspolit beaches and spectacular scenery. Red Funnel, Wightlink ferries and Hovertravel all offer fantastic deals to travel to the Isle of Wight, as well as information about accommodation and attractions:

Red Funnel

Red Funnel ferry sailing across the solent

The Isle of Wight crams an incredible amount into its 147 square miles, so recharge your batteries and travel from Southampton to Cowes in comfort with Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist with 150 years experience. As well as great value ferry travel, Red Funnel also offer a great range of accommodation, event and attraction tickets and much more to help you plan your perfect break.

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Wightlink

Image of Wightlink ferry setting off with land in the distance

Wightlink operate a fast, frequent and comfortable ferry fleet every day of the year across the Solent. Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth car ferries cross in 40 and 30 minutes respectively. The Portsmouth to Ryde passenger catamaran takes only around 22 minutes. Wightlink is part of Island life.

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Hovertravel

Image of a Hovertravel hovercraft

Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent, taking just under 10 minutes and is the world’s longest running commercial hovercraft operator. The unique passenger ferry service takes you directly from shore to shore between Southsea, Portsmouth & Ryde, Isle of Wight, with easy parking, bus and train links. A connecting 'hoverbus' picks up at both Portsmouth rail stations.

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Seaview Wildlife Encounter

Image of a penguin at Seaview Wildlife on the Isle of Wight

Situated in a beautiful parkland setting with waterfalls, lakes and dramatic views across the solent, Seaview Wildlife is an unforgettable multi-award-winning wildlife attraction. With alpacas, penguins, wallabies, otters, meerkats and much more, this special day out allows the visitor a personal, hands-on, one-to-one wildlife adventure.

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Osborne House

Image of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight

Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, England’s longest-reigning monarch wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. The fine house and gardens offer a fascinating insight into the private life of the royal family.

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Brading Roman Villa

Image of a Roman mosaic of Medusa at Brading Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight.

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. The award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, withbeautifully preserved mosaic floors and an extensive collection of Roman archaeology, including coins, pottery and tools.

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