Pack your island holiday with fun things to do
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!
Christmas in Southampton
Sail over to Southampton city centre from Friday 15 November and discover a winter wonderland, with rides, entertainment, music, and much more!
East Cowes Christmas Celebrations
Get into the festive spirit with a community market featuring local and artisan traders, mulled wine, panto characters, music, and more!
Christmas at Osborne
Discover enchanting festive fun at Queen Victoria's former palace by the sea. Choose from guided winter tours, a Victorian Christmas experience, and the chance to meet Father Christmas himself!
Christmas at Tapnell Farm
Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning Christmas Experience is back – ready to take you on a NEW magical Christmas adventure... 'No time like the present!'
Cowes Late Night Christmas Shopping
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and busy shopping centres and sail across to Cowes for a special evening of Late Night Christmas Shopping, with boutiques and independent shops offering toys, books, homeware, art, antiques, fashion, wine, jewellery and more!
Santa Specials at IW Steam Railway
An enchanting Christmas experience awaits you and your little ones at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on select dates this December, as Havenstreet Station becomes home to exceptional festive entertainment and traditional fairground rides!
Boxing Day Specials at IW Steam Railway
A fabulous post-Christmas treat for the whole family!
An Evening with Paul Merson
A night to remember with football icon & Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson!
Walk the Wight
Celebrating its 35th birthday in 2025, the Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 11 May!