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!
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!'
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!
Wildheart Wonderland at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Santa needs your help with an urgent mission… Join his team of Elves this Christmas at the Sanctuary and help to save Christmas!
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!
An Evening with Southampton FC Legends
Spend an evening in the exclusive company of three Southampton football club legends - Matt Le Tissier, James Beattie and Francis Benali, as the trio share their remarkable football careers across nearly 1,000 collective appearances for the Saints!
IOW Ultra Challenge
With three quarter, half, quarter & a 10-mile option – there’s an amazing Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone in 2025!