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Winter on the Isle of Wight – It’s not just for Summer

December 19, 2024

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 a lot of…

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Donkey Sanctuary Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

December 19, 2024

Since we first met, it’s been love at first donkey. A charity with a genuine passion for all things donkey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a simple but amazing place that people of all ages will fall in love with. It’s been a summer of donkey love for myself and my daughter.  We are on…

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Crave Ice Cream Ventnor Isle of Wight

Where to find the best ice cream on the Isle of Wight

December 19, 2024

Listen to your cravings and visit Crave! When we first walked into the green and cream Ventnorian ice cream parlour back in 2015, we knew we had found somewhere pretty special. Perched on a milk churn, we sampled our first taste of the unique ice cream flavours offered at Crave; salted caramel, jaffa cake and Bakewell…

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Ventnor Fringe Festival

Ventnor Fringe Festival

December 19, 2024

My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last.We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build.After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events.  Daughter enjoyed a quick play with the…

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Cloudy Days on the Beach

Top 10 Things to do on a Rainy Day on the Isle of Wight

August 19, 2021

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…

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2020, Covid and the New Staycation

September 25, 2020

2020 saw the rise of the Staycation

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Vegan Burger

Eating Out on the Isle of Wight

March 8, 2020

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 I have a rather unique intolerance. I cannot eat foods with…

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A Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight

November 11, 2019

A Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight A personal chef is just for the rich and famous.  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…

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Compton Bay Isle of Wight

Top 10 things to do on the Isle of Wight. Aged 7 Years!

August 16, 2019

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, Daisy decided to write a list of her Top 10 Places to visit on the island.   The Isle of Wight is well known as a family friendly holiday…

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