The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break, at any time of the year. With 13 award winning beaches, including 3 blue flag winners and over 500 miles of award winning footpaths for you to enjoy. It is a stunning island with unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions and island events.
Events happening throughout 2009 include:
JPMorgan Round the Island Boat Race - 20th June > www.roundtheisland.co.uk
Ryde Summer Festival - 27th June > www.iwight.com/rydefestival
Bembridge Carnival - TBC > www.bembridge.com
British Classic YC Regatta - 19th to 25th July > www.britishclassicyachtclub.org
Cowes Week - 1st to 8th August > www.cowesweek.co.uk
Garlic Festival, Newchurch - 15th to 16th August > www.garlic-festival.co.uk
Powerboat Racing, Cowes-Torquay-Cowes - 28th to 30th August > www.britishpowerboatracingclub.co.uk
You may find the following websites useful to find out more about other events on the Isle of Wight:
Isle of Wight > - www.isleofwight.com/whatson.html
Kingston & Grist Events > - www.kingstonandgrist.co.uk/iw_calender.html
Isle of Wight Events > - www.isleofwighttouristguide.com/Articles/Article_45.asp#isle_of_wight_events
Island Breaks > - www.islandbreaks.co.uk/site/events