Posts by thewightplace
Top 10 Things to do on a Rainy Day on the Isle of Wight
Rainy Days on the Isle of Wight What would a UK staycation be without a little bit of rain here and there? Although we all love a bit of feel good sunshine on our staycations, if I’m honest, I don’t mind a rainy day on the Isle of Wight either. So the weather report says…
Read More2020, Covid and the New Staycation
2020 saw the rise of the Staycation
Read MoreEating Out on the Isle of Wight
Eating out on the Isle of Wight I am often asked for food recommendations on the Isle of Wight. From friends, guests and islanders. I thought it was about time I put pen to paper 😉 A Unique perspective It is worth mentioning that one third of The Wight Place Team (me!) has a rather…
Read MoreA Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight
A Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight A personal chef is just for the rich and famous. Â Well, so I thought. If you are of the same opinion, might be worth a little read……. The Wight Place were lucky enough to be invited by La Belle Assiette to try a private dining experience…
Read MoreTop 10 things to do on the Isle of Wight. Aged 7 Years!
Top Ten Places to visit on the Isle of Wight. Aged 7 years. Inspired by her school friends visiting the Isle of Wight this summer, Little Miss Wight Place decided to write a list of her Top 10 Places to visit on the island. The Isle of Wight is well known as a…
Read MoreThe Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum
Come on Dive in….. It’s been a couple of years since we last visited The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum at Arreton Barns. Little Miss Wight Place was keen to go back as her school projects have developed somewhat in that time and  history seems to be a firm favourite. The Education Room A new…
Read MoreA visit to the Isle of Wight Pearl
A visit to the Isle of Wight Pearl The Isle of Wight has so many hidden treasures and places to visit. One of our recent favourite finds is the Isle of Wight Pearl. Set on the Military Road (which in itself is a delight), the Isle of Wight Pearl also houses Chocolate Island and from…
Read MoreAdventure Activities Day Out
A day out with Adventure Activities on the Isle of Wight. Rock Climbing, archery and kayaking at Freshwater Bay
Read MoreWinter on the Isle of Wight – It’s not just for summer
What’s open over the Winter on the Isle of Wight? The island has a reputation for closing down in October and not coming back again until someone declares it’s Summer….  somewhere around Good Friday! There are a few tourist attractions and seasonal places that do close for the Winter months, but there are also…
Read MoreCan you travel to the Isle of Wight without a car
Top Tips for Travelling to the Isle of Wight without a car Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Nope, more like Ferry, trains and buses instead. We set out to establish if you really do need a car when visiting the Isle of Wight… First things First. The first decision to make when travelling…
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