Events on the Isle of Wight
June and July
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Due to the Health Crisis events may be cancelled. Please check their website. Stay safe everyone.
Summer sunshine with all those delightful events on the Isle of Wight during June and July. They attract large crowds and no wonder. Where else would one want to be! Festivals, the County Show as well as popular cycling events. Why not walk round the Island? That way one can find all sorts of out of the way nooks and crannies.
It is the beginning of Carnival time, check the right hand column.
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June
Yarmouth Old Gaffer's Festival No date yet for 2020. Thousands flock to this festival in Yarmouth every year. An Old Gaffer??? To those in the know it is a fore and aft rigged sailing ship. (Not an old country yokel!!) This lovely harbour is filled - the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet will be there, plus visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels Masses of free entertainment on the shore.
The Isle of Wight Festival will be held on 11th to the 14th June 2020. Very sadly this has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus outbreak. Back in 2021.
Festival of Archaeology 11th to 26th July 2020. Over 1000 events held all over this country that is so rich in prehistory.
Royal Isle of Wight County Show 28th July 2020. One of those not to be missed county shows! Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Showground, Northwood.
JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 30th June 2020. This is one of the most popular sailing event on the calendar, Entries are now open. Spectacular sight!!!!
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July
Rhythm Tree Festival 10th, 13th & 12th July 2020. Three Gates Farm.
Cowes Classic Week. 25th July to 31st July 2020.
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Places
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The Island has so many wonderful places just waiting to be discovered. Here are a few around some of the events above.
Shalfleet is in the north of the Island with its own shop. The parish itself is really a collection of little rural villages on the shoreline. Very pretty.
Newport is the county town of the Island and more or less in the centre. It lies on the River Medina which has been an important part of the town all its life, being the waterway to the Solent. The town makes a good centre for an Island visit as it is easy to get anywhere on the Island from Newport.
Northwood is in the north of the Island not far from Cowes on its southern side. Close to the Coastal Path.
Yarmouth is the entry point from the mainland at Lymington. It is reckoned to be one of the smallest towns in the UK, but packs its own punch nevertheless. Venue for events throughout the year. Yarmouth Castle is owned by English Heritage.
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway holds many events during the year and warrants a visit or two. It is a real pleasure for all the family, whether you remember the old steam trains or just love them. Runs from Smallbrook to Wootton.
We hope you have a pleasant stay and an enjoyable event.
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Anyone with events on The Isle of Wight who would like to list their event here please contact us via the Feedback form, we would love to hear from you. The event should have its own website so that our visitors can find you and obtain more information.
The events on the Isle of Wight should be capable of attracting crowds, large village fete size and above, similar to those listed here.
Our observations show that www.travelwessex.com's main visitors are those that love walking, cycling, horse riding and other like minded pursuits, but we welcome all attractions as we have many other visitors as well that we love to cater for. Posting events on this page is free.
We reserve the right not to include events on The Isle of Wight that are not suitable for legal or other reasons.
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It's Carnival Time
Sandown Carnival 25th July 2020
Mardi Gras 27th June 2020. Ryde Town Centre and Esplanade.
Newport Main Carnival 23rd July 2020
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Useful Information
Accommodation
Hotels can be found locally from Wessex HotelsThere are some delightful cottages around the county. Probably one near where you would love to stay.
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Car Rentals
Want a cute car? Large car? Small car? Whatever you need you will find it here. You will probably even find your favourite car hire firm here and Car Rentals do not add a penny to their price for looking all over for you!
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Please note that National Express coach services have been suspended due to the current pandemic.
Why not travel by Coach
If you do decide the leave the car at home and help the environment too, why not go National Express. They run coaches all over the country. Some pretty good fares too.
Just imagine - sit back and relax, no hassling with the traffic!!!
Do you know that you can book on your mobile phone and they will send the ticket as a text!!!!
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Trains
Virgin Trains is an excellent main line railway.
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More Public Transport
Traveline is a very useful resource for public transport throughout Wessex, even local buses. There are other pages on Traveline for other parts of the country.
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