Mainland UK means England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland excluding all and any islands. Does the Isle of Wight count as UK mainland? Despite it being an Island off the shores of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight is still very much a part of the United Kingdom, and it is for this reason that goods …
The Island Line, on the Isle of Wight, has been upgraded and reopened in November 2021. The Island Line and its associated infrastructure, on the Isle of Wight, in the UK, have been upgraded to offer a more frequent service and introduce more trains. Are the trains working on the Isle of Wight? Trains are …
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Part of a railway line is to close to allow repair works to a Victorian-era pier, less than a year after it reopened following a £26m upgrade. The Isle of Wight’s Island Line resumed operations in November 2021 but part of it is due to close between October and Spring 2023. Are the trains running …
If you’re travelling by foot you can purchase a ticket on the day of travel, but we do recommend you book in advance during our busier periods. Is it cheaper to book ferry in advance? Tips For Cheaper Ferry Tickets Book in advance – Generally, the lowest fares are available when you book in advance. …
Wight becomes an island During the Pleistocene epoch, from 2 million to 10,000 years ago, in cold periods the sea levels fell and the Island became part of mainland Britain which in turn was attached at times to the rest of Europe. When did the Isle of Wight detach? The Isle of Wight as an …
Despite it being an Island off the shores of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight is still very much a part of the United Kingdom, and it is for this reason that goods being posted from the mainland to the Isle of Wight will be classed as the same as all other deliveries being sent across …
We are part of the United Kingdom therefore a passport is not required for travelling over to the Isle of Wight. Can I fly to the Isle of Wight? Yes you can with a private plane, the Isle of Wight has two small airfields, Bembridge (01983 873331) and Sandown (01983 408374). Do you need ID …
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A 90 km circumnavigation swim of the Isle of Wight is one of the World’s Top 100 Island Swims and is the site of Anna Wardley’s Five Island Swim Challenge and the Solent Swim Challenge. How far is it to swim round the Isle of Wight? More details can be found at www.solentswim.co.uk. The swim …
With clear waters and a gentle slope, it’s one of the safest beaches for swimming. Can you swim in Yarmouth? Great Yarmouth’s wide, sandy beach is an ideal location for a family day at the seaside. It’s backed by a promenade, with low sand dunes, and plenty of seaside amusements. Is it safe to swim …
Bathing waters around the Isle of Wight have been given a big thumbs up in this year’s Solent Water Quality Awards. The Island was successful in gaining ten awards at Colwell, Cowes, Gurnard, Ryde, Sandown, Seagrove Bay, Sandown, St Helens, Sandown and Yaverland. Can you swim in Isle of Wight? For me, Compton Bay is …
