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1. The Needles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Needles
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2. Alum Bay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alum Bay
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3. The Pepperpot (St. Catherine's Oratory)

The Pepperpot (St. Catherine's Oratory)
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4. Ryde Seafront

Ryde Seafront
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5. Wight Karting

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Wight Karting
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6. Mottistone Longstone

Mottistone Longstone
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7. The Shanklin Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
The Shanklin Theatre
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8. Music Festivals

Category: Entertainment Near Me
Music Festivals
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9. Sandown Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Sandown Beach
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10. Hambrough Hotel and Pond Cafe

Category: Unique Accommodations
Hambrough Hotel and Pond Cafe
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11. Garlic Farm Restaurant

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Garlic Farm Restaurant
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12. Royal Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
Royal Hotel
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13. Farringford Garden Restaurant

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Farringford Garden Restaurant
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14. The Red Duster

The Red Duster
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15. Priory Bay Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
Priory Bay Hotel
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16. Thompsons Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Thompsons Restaurant
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17. The Crab

The Crab
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18. Fisherman’s Cottage

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Fisherman’s Cottage
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19. The George

The George
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20. The Dairyman’s Daughter

The Dairyman’s Daughter
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21. Isle of Wight Water Sports

Isle of Wight Water Sports
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is the Isle of Wight located?
  • A: Located off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight is a small island with a big heart and plenty to see and do.
  • Q: What are some popular attractions on the Isle of Wight?
  • A: Renowned for its beautiful beaches like Shanklin Beach and Ventnor Beach with its quaint, vintage beach huts, and elegant seafront promenades along which crowds stroll, the Isle of Wight is a popular tourist destination in the summer.
  • Q: What is the Isle of Wight known for in terms of prehistoric history?
  • A: The isle is also known as the Dinosaur Capital of Great Britain with remains and fossils of dinosaurs in areas like Compton Bay and Yaverland Beach.

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