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Festive food, panoramic sea views, Christmas trees and unique pearl experiences combine for a festive outing unlike any other on the Island This Christmas, Isle of Wight Pearl is inviting Islanders and visitors to enjoy a festive experience with a difference by combining Christmas dining with spectacular English Channel views, unique pearl experiences and its annual Christmas Tree Festival throughout December. Available from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, Isle of Wight Pearl’s Christmas offering is designed to turn a festive meal into something a little more memorable – whether it’s a family get-together, lunch with friends or a...

Three more women with extraordinary stories set for the fourth Island Women event Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 19:00 sees the next ‘In Conversation’ evening of the Island Women series. Held at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, the event is open to all, with monies raised going to local charities. October’s guests are: “Since coming up with the idea earlier in the year as a way of celebrating some of the amazing and inspirational women on the Island, I’ve been bowled over by the stories I have heard and the positive response to the evening events,” says founder Cheryl...

One of the Isle of Wight’s best-established destinations for food lovers across the Island is beginning a fresh culinary chapter. The Royal Hotel in Ventnor welcomes new Head Chef Tom Axford to lead its restaurant and wider dining experience. Tom is already a familiar name to many Island diners, with a career spanning some of the Isle of Wight’s best-known kitchens. He was Head Chef and co-owner of Kynge’s Well in Brading, before becoming Head Chef at The George Hotel in Yarmouth, where he worked closely with Michelin-starred chef Robert Thompson and later Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi. He went on...

Ticket to Ryde celebrates its 12th year with two days of live music, local food and the International Scooter Rally. Island residents and visitors alike are invited to Eastern Gardens on Ryde’s seafront this weekend as the much-loved Ticket to Ryde returns for the August Bank Holiday – and this year promises to be one of the best yet. Now in its 12th year, Ticket to Ryde has established itself as a firm favourite in the Isle of Wight’s events calendar. Organised by Jack Up Events in partnership with Ryde Town Council, the event is entirely free to attend and...

For the first time, 10 of the best-known Isle of Wight food and drink producers have joined forces to launch a new initiative, the Island Foodie Collective, aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Island’s thriving culinary scene. The newly formed Island Foodie Collective brings together independent businesses that not only produce their own food and drink but also welcome visitors to experience their products firsthand. Members include: Adgestone Vineyard, Briddlesford Farm, Caffè Isola, Goddards Brewery, Harvey Browns, Isle of Wight Distillery, Nunwell Farm Kitchen and Braai, Quarr Abbey, The Garlic Farm and Wight Knuckle at The Point...

The 2026 World Cup Isle of Wight guide is here to help you find the best places to enjoy football’s biggest tournament. Whether you’re visiting the Island during the competition or you’re a local looking for the perfect match-day atmosphere, there are plenty of fantastic venues showing the action live. From lively town-centre pubs and sports bars to welcoming community venues and seaside locations, discover some of the best places across the Isle of Wight to watch the 2026 World Cup. England’s World Cup 2026 Group Games: Watch the World Cup in the Centre of the Isle of Wight The...

Ashley Randle, head chef at The Cockle at Island Harbour, has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 National Chef of the Year competition – one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the UK. Run by the Craft Guild of Chefs, the 2026 National Chef of the Year competition attracts entries from chefs across the country, with Ashley named as one of just 40 semi-finalists following a blind judging process. Ashley will compete at the London semi-final on 1st July, where chefs must produce a two-course menu for four covers in two hours. This year’s theme is ‘Our Sustainable Future’,...

Free-to-Attend Community Festival ‘Ticket to Ryde’ Returns for its 12th Year this May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026. Two days of free live music, family fun, food and local stalls on Ryde Seafront – 23rd and 24th May 2026. One of the Island’s most cherished community events, Ticket to Ryde, is back for its 12th year, and entry is completely free. Organised by Jack Up Events in conjunction with Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde takes place at Eastern Gardens opposite Ryde Harbour across the Late May Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026, running from 10:00...