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Isle of Wight Walking Festival

11th - 19th May 24

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The Isle of Wight is set for another eventful year with an calendar crammed to bursting. The island's nautical links mean its easy to find events that allow you to spend time in, on or by the water, and with an array of home grown producers on the island, food festivals, aritsan markets and dining experiences feature heavily in the 2024 events calendar.  Heading over to the island with the family?  Look out for fantastic added-value events being offered at many of the tourist attractions on the island including the Space Weekend, Halloween Fun and lots more community events to celebrate the autumn. 

What's on in Isle of Wight this weekend?

Being an island means water and the coast play a big part in the Isle of Wight's event calendar, from the internationally renowned Round the Island Race and Cowes Week, to the many of the castles that once defended the island's shores which now provide great places to dive into history and offer a great value family day out. Make a visit to Carisbrook Castle (open weekends and holidays only until February half term) and walk the walls with their breathtaking views, or visit one of the most famous houses on the Island, Osborne, it's a great choice whenever you visit.  Why not take a stroll down to Queen Victoria's private beach and your visit can combine history, coast and countryside in one!

As half of the Isle of Wight is a Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB), the dramatic scenery and beautiful countryside play a starring role in any visit, with many of the island's events celebrating the islands rural nature and natural beauty including the Isle of Wight walking festival which stretches across the island with over 55 walks on offer (11th - 19th May 24) and the Royal Isle of Wight County Show (13th & 14th July 24).

What's on in Isle of Wight?

To find out what's on in Isle of Wight today or this weekend, explore our featured list or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. On a budget? Look out for the free events (F) happening over the autumn, alongside the plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.  

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The guide below shows our calendar of events on the Isle of Wight. Whether you are local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button.

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  1. Isle of Wight Tango Weekend

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    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    Ryde

    Argentine Tango workshops with teachers from Buenos Aires

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to24 Mar 2024Open 10:30 - 13:00
  2. Easter Adventure Quest at Osborne

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    Type:

    Easter

    EAST COWES

    Join English Heritage for a cracking adventure quest at Osborne this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.

    You can take on the quest every day of the school…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Easter Adventure Quest at Carisbrooke Castle

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    Type:

    Easter

    NEWPORT

    Join English Heritage for a cracking adventure quest at Carisbrooke Castle this Easter holiday. Explore the castle to hunt for clues, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.

    You can take on the quest every day…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  4. Bungee Jump

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    Type:

    Extreme Sports

    Sandown

    Spring into Spring with the Isle of Wight Bungee Jump and support Islanders affected by cancer.
    Looking for some excitement? Not sure how to make 2024 unique? Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our exhilarating 160ft bungee jump!

    By…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 08:00 - 16:00
  5. The Great Railway Easter Hunt @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Type:

    Family

    HAVENSTREET

    Okay you ‘Chocolate Detectives’ it’s time to make like Sherlock and visit the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for their Great Railway Easter Hunt for all things chocolatey!

    Make some amazing, amusing family memories together as you search for the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to12 Apr 2024
  6. Easter Firework Eggstravanganza

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    Type:

    Fireworks

    SANDOWN

    Join the community at Sandown to celebrate Easter with a spectacular fireworks display, launched from the end of Sandown Pier! For the best viewing spots, find a space along Sandown Esplanade and be in the front row of the display!

    FREE ENTRY!…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024
  7. Jack Up The 60s with the Zoots

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    Music

    SHANKLIN

    chance to escape back to the sixties this March!

    Returning by very popular demand, we’re turning the clock back to the most defining decade of the 20th century signified by iconic fashion, symbolic historical moments and ground-breaking music…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024
  8. Alice's Easter Wonderland at Tapnell Farm Park

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    Type:

    Easter

    Newport Road, YARMOUTH

    Dive headfirst into the enchanting world of Alice’s Easter Wonderland at Tapnell Farm Park, from 2nd – 4th and 9th – 11th April, for an all-weather adventure beyond imagination.

    Join in the madness and prepare to be dazzled by ‘six impossible…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2024to4 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    9 Apr 2024to11 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00
  9. Hovercraft Easter Showcase Experience

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    Easter

    RYDE

    Putting the craft into hovercraft this Easter

    Hovertravel has launched the second of its showcase experiences, combining the fun of creating your own Easter souvenir with the thrill of a 20 minute hovercraft demonstration flight.

    Loretta…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2024
  10. The Big Brick Build at Osborne

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    Childrens Events

    EAST COWES

    Get creative with Osborne's master builders and help them bring history to life with LEGO® bricks*. Join English Heritage as they create a sculpture of Queen Victoria in brick art form! Once you've worked your magic, their brick builders will piece…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  11. Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint

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    Sporting Event

    SANDOWN

    The Isle of Wight's premier motor racing event. The Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint is help on closed public roads that run along the beach in Sandown. 100 cars participate and these range from classic Ford escorts and Minis to professionally…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2024to21 Apr 2024Open 09:00 - 17:30
  12. Real Ale Festival @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Festival

    HAVENSTREET

    Join us for this year’s 19th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet.

    Choose from a huge selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity…

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2024to6 May 2024
  13. Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

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    Walking

    CHALE

    Great challenges need great settings – and few are better than the Island’s stunning coastal path.

    Up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in May 2024 – all out to push themselves further. It’s along the spectacular southern…

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2024to5 May 2024
  14. Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair

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    Type:

    Festival

    Newport

    A day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS.

    From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024Open 11:30 - 20:00
  15. Isle of Wight Walking Festival

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    Type:

    Walking

    ISLANDWIDE

    Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in Spring and Autumn 2024. The Spring Walking Festival will be from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May and the Autumn Walking Festival will be from Saturday 5th October to Sunday 13th…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024to19 May 2024
    From:
    5 Oct 2024to13 Oct 2024
  16. Model Railway Exhibition @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    HAVENSTREET

    Join us for a celebration of railway modelling at Havenstreet station. We'll be welcoming a mixture of layouts and traders, on display in The Barn, Freshwater Room and Train Story Discovery Centre.

    The layouts and stands confirmed so far…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024to12 May 2024
  17. Walk the Wight

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    Type:

    Walking

    VARIOUS

    Walk the Wight will take place on Sunday 12th May in 2024. Join in and make a real difference to Island people.

    This annual iconic walk raises funds for the Mountbatten hospice on the Isle of Wight. Fundraising can seem daunting but doesn’t…

    Dates

    From:
    12 May 2024
  18. Festival of Transport @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage & History

    HAVENSTREET

    If you love cars, lorries, bikes, trucks or any type of vehicle, then this is the event for you! Everything on display is someone’s pride and joy, from the vintage truck, an old-fashioned bicycle to a modern day beautifully polished car. There will…

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Gin and Steam @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Type:

    Special Events

    HAVENSTREET

    New for 2024 - Step back in time into our unique 1940s setting and sample a range of craft spirits across our station, in the park, in our new Barn Café and even on board our historic steam trains themselves.

    Introduce yourself to fabulous…

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2024to16 June 2024
  20. Round the Island Race

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    WEST COWES

    The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2024