The Isle of Wight, located a few miles off the coast of Hampshire and only two hours from London, offers the perfect spot to try and catch some UK sun this summer. Often noted as the sunniest location in the UK, the island also offers a dazzling array of events and attractions that are perfect for the family. Events over the summer include the Isle of Wight Festival in June, Cowes Week in August, and a number of organised walks across the coming months.
With so much to offer, here's your guide to all things Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight has great attractions as well as seasonal events. One of the island's most famous buildings is Osborne House.
Once the holiday home of Queen Vitoria, visitors can quite easily spend a day at the house taking in the impressive rooms inside and a beach that looks towards Portsmouth. For those looking to stay stationed in one place for the day, there are the beaches of Sandown and Ryde. They have pure white sand and, from Sandown Beach, a view that looks out towards Culver Down and the coastal cliffs.
'The Needles' are one of the most famous geographical features of the Isle of Wight and leave a lasting memory with the dramatic way in which they rise up out of the sea. "I took a boat trip to get closer to them [The Needles], and it was fantastic..
. The chairlift ride down to the beach had stunning views. It's a spot I’d definitely recommend visiting," said Ritesh Raj, COO of CuddlyNest , who visits different places across the UK to find the .