There are some great beaches on the Isle of Wight for toddlers which are perfect for sandcastle making and paddling. Further down the coast, Shanklin and Sandown have some good beaches as well as Ryde on the northern tip of the island. Is the Isle of Wight good for children? From days out for toddlers …
Grammatically speaking though, ‘in’ tends to be applied to permanent land masses (in England, in Southampton etc.), whereas you would use ‘on’ for the surface of an object (on the table, on the boat etc.). So, if the Isle of Wight was floating then ‘on’ would be grammatically accurate. Why do people live on the …
Alum Bay. Alum Bay is well known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and stunning views across the Solent. Where do you get the Coloured sands from in the Isle of Wight? Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, within close sight of the Needles rock formation. Of …
The swim is about 2.3 miles long and, because of the extreme tidal conditions around the lighthouse and the rocks, can only be attempted safely with accompanying kayaks and support vessels at certain times of the tide. Can you swim at The Needles? The Needles is a deep, swimmable stretch before a causeway on the …
More than 40,000 tickets have been sold so far for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, as excitement for the event builds. The festival is back in its usual slot in June (16-19), after being moved to September last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. How many people went to the Isle of Wight Festival? …
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Getting to the Needles is easy with Wightlink. Our ferry to Yarmouth will drop you within easy reach of the Landmark Attraction. Our ferries are quick and comfortable, with plenty of on-board facilities. Book your ferry tickets today, and start planning your visit to the Isle of Wight and its world-famous Needles. How do you …
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The Isle of Wight, like many areas, has not only its own accent but also its own dialect. With the Island’s native accent often described as something between that of Somerset and that of Dorset, it can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with it to decipher when at its strongest. What accent do they …
1995. We are responsible for virtually all local government activities on the Island. We were created in 1995 as a unitary or all-purpose authority, covering the Isle of Wight. Is Isle of Wight a unitary authority? Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council was created in 1995 as a unitary or all-purpose authority, responsible for …
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Alum Bay. Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, within close sight of the Needles rock formation. Of geological interest and a tourist attraction, the bay is noted for its multi-coloured sand cliffs. What Colour is the sand on the Isle of Wight? The sands are made …
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The double high tide in the solent is caused by the incoming sea taking two routes, one to either side of the Isle of Wight. So not really four tides. Does the Solent have 4 tides? Yes, it is! Unlike the Med, where there is basically no tide, four times a day between 320 million …
