Basalt Infrastructure Partners. Wightlink Wightlink’s hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight at Portsmouth Harbour, 25 October 2018 Owner Basalt Infrastructure Partners (50%) Fiera Infrastructure (50%) Number of employees between 200 – 300 Parent Arca Topco Limited Website www.wightlink.co.uk Who runs the Isle of Wight ferry? WightlinkThis service is operated by Wightlink and takes approximately 45 minutes. …
Do I need to complete a customs declaration for the Isle of Wight? No. The Isle of Wight is part of the UK, so it is not necessary to complete a customs declaration. Is CN22 needed for Isle of Man? This isn’t necessary for letters and parcels that only contain documents. For items with a …
Some couriers and parcel companies charge an add on fee for sending post to the Isle of Wight – despite it being an English county. Others charge the same rate. Is postage to Isle of Wight same as UK? Despite it being an Island off the shores of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight is still …
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The Island Line railway on the Isle of Wight operates between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin, serving Smallbrook Junction, Brading, Sandown and Lake stations along the way. This beautiful island lies just off England’s south coast and less than 2 hours from London Waterloo across the stunning waters of the Solent. Does the Isle of …
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The fleet, which was built in 1938 to serve the London Underground network before being moved to Wight, was estimated to have travelled more than three million miles in 82 years. What is the oldest train still in service UK? The trains were 83 years old when they were withdrawn in January 2021; they were …
The railway on the Isle of Wight is undergoing its biggest transformation since it was electrified in 1967 with the introduction of new trains. Class 483 trains had been providing services from 1989 until last year. They are now being replaced by five two-car Class 484s. Are the new trains running on the Isle of …
If you need to amend your sailing for any reason, it’s easy to do. You can change your booking online, by using the Wightlink App, by calling our Contact Centre or by visiting our Customer Service Point at the port up to an hour before your sailing time. Standard tickets are free to amend. Can …
The route is signposted on blue and white signs. Blue signs with a white Island shape go anti-clockwise, and white signs with a blue island shape take you clockwise. Is it safe to cycle around the Isle of Wight? The Isle of Wight is tailor-made for great cycling, with over 200 miles of cycle routes …
The path is generally well-signposted, though the Ordnance Survey map OL29, which covers the entire island, is still useful. There are also at least three guidebooks for the path. The Isle of Wight is by far the largest island off England’s southern coast, and at 380 km2 is England’s smallest county. Is the Isle of …
Given that it’s an island 23 miles by 13, there are lots of spots for open water swimming on the Isle of Wight. Nearly all of them are in the sea, although there is the outdoor pool at Ryde – wild swimming for beginners. Is it safe to swim in the Solent? The Solent Water …
