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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Discover the beauty and charm of the Isle of Wight with Totally IOW. This website is your one-stop destination for all things related to this stunning island. From breathtaking landscapes to fascinating historical sites, we have everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip! Travel to the Island Winter Season Towns & Villages Events Island Attractions Travel on the Island

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Christmas IOW Steam Railway Boxing Day Special 26th December 2024 Take in the Isle of Wight countryside on a relaxing steam train ride. Official Site IOW Steam Railway New Year's Special 1st January 2025 Start the new year with a ride on the IOW steam railway. Enjoy everything Havenstreet has to offer as well! Official Site IOW Steam Railway Santa Specials 7th/8th/13th/14th/15th/20th-24th December 2024 Visit Santa in his grotto carriage, and then take a festive train ride through the islands countryside Official Site Osborne House Father Christmas at Osborne Weekends in December Let the children meet the big man himself and recieve a present, then see the house transformed into a Victorian Christmas! Official Site Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Carols with Casper 13th December Take part in some christmas carol sing-along with the sanctuarys animals as the audience. With mince pie and drinks available as well Official Site Southern Vectis Christmas Lights Tour 6th- 23rd December Take a leisurely drive around the island. Taking in the some of the islands biggest festive light displays! A ticket must be pre-booked before arriving at Newport bus station Official Site

Things to see and do Events Winter Season Island Attractions Dog Friendly Island Beaches Island Shopping Arts & Theatre Dinosaur Island Rainy Day Ideas

Arts & Theatre The Island is rich in culture and hertiage. Famous poets and artists have found the island to be a brilliant place to get their creative juices flowing! The most famous is Alfred Lord Tennyson, who used to stay in Freshwater, has a monument placed on the top of Tennyson Down. The island is also home to plenty of independent artists with shops and galleries in towns across the island Visit the Alum Bay Glass & IOW Studio Glass studios to witness the amazing way these priceless pieces are created! Shanklin and The Medina Theatre's are home to touring and home-made productions throughout the year. Shanklin Theatre Official Site Dimbola Lodge Official Site Medina Theate Official Site Chessel Pottery Official Site Alum Bay Glass Official Site IOW Lavender Official Site IOW Garlic Official Site Chocolate Apothecary Official Site Fantastic Store Official Site

Dog Friendly Attractions! Loads of the island's attractions are dog-friendly.! Blackgang Chine, Carisbrooke Castle, Appuldurcombe House, Osborne House (Grounds Only) Isle of Wight Steam Railway Ventnor Botanic Gardens, The Needles Landmark Attraction The Needles Old Battery, Yarmouth Castle, Shanklin Chine, Check individual websites for any parts that may not allow dogs. Attractions Beaches Most of the main beaches are only dog friendly in the winter months (November-April), but are plenty of beaches all year round for your dog to have fun on! Alum Bay (On Leads) Colwell Bay (Right of Slipway), Bembridge, Seagrove, Priory Bay, Ryde (Left of Pier), Whitecliff Bay Yaverland (Left of Car Park), Brook Bay, Chilton Chine, Rocken End, Steephill Cove (On Leads) Beaches

Carnivals Sandown Childrens: TBC 2025 Main Event: TBC 2025 Illuminated Carnival: TBC 2025 Ryde Childrens: TBC 2025 Main Event: TBC 2025 Illuminated Carnival: TBC 2025 Newport Main Event: 2nd August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 21st August 2025 Riverfest: 10th May 2025 Shanklin Childrens: TBC 2025 Main Event: TBC 2025 Illuminated Carnival: TBC 2025 Ventnor Childrens: 13th August 2025 Main Event: 13th August 2025 Illuminated Carnival: 16th August 2025 St Helens Main Event: TBC 2025 Music Festivals

Beaches The island has over 57 miles of coastline, which most of it is accessible.The beaches at Ryde, Shanklin and Sandown are sandy with brilliant beachside amenities. The beach at Ventnor is mostly shingle but it still well worth a visit. In the summer these beaches get very busy, so if you are after a more quiet beach trip why not visit the beaches on the western side of the island. These are safe and clean but some are isolated from towns and villages. Which ever beach you chose you are guaranteed a great time.

Summer The Chale Show 2nd & 3rd August 2025 The Chale Show is a traditional Country show with something to entertain the whole family! Official Site Cowes Week 2nd-8th August 2025 See the worlds oldest and largest sailing regatta! With plenty of races and onshore activities, and a firework finale Official Site IOW Pride 19th July 2025 Expect a brilliant carnival atmosphere and entertainment! Official Site Island Carnivals!

About Us Here at Totally IOW we want to showcase the very best the island has to offer! Started in 2010, the site has grown to show everything from attractions, events and travel. There is much more planned in the future to give every visitor to the site as much information about the Isle of Wight! The site has a large social media presence on all the major sites like Twitter and Facebook! We hope you enjoy your trip to the Isle of Wight 1/5

Shopping The island is a brilliant place for shopping. There is a wide choice from the well known high street shops to the small independent shops in all the major towns and villages on the island. Watch home-made chocolate be made in Chocolate island (Godshill) or visit the quirky Old Smithy (Godshill) with its independent shops all in one building. Shanklin's Old Village is home to some of the islands best gift shops and the famous Rock Shop! All the attractions on the island also have brilliant gift shops. So where ever you are on the island you are not far from some great shops. Arreton Barns Official Site IOW Pearl Official Site Oasis Official Site The Old Smithy Official Site Busy Bee Official Site IOW Lavender Official Site IOW Garlic Official Site Chocolate Apothecary Official Site Fantastic Store Official Site Royal Victoria Arcade Official Site I Love Cowes Official Site Yarmouth Shopping Official Site