There is plenty to do in Cowes for the special 200 years regatta. Here is a selection: here seems to be several main venues for regatta events- Regatta Village on Cowes Parade, Cowes Yacht Haven and Shepards Marina. All week The Parade will be home to a wide range of
The Isle of Wight has, once again, been recognised as one of Europe’s most outstanding island destinations after being shortlisted for ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ in the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. Now celebrating its 25th year, the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards are the UK’s largest consumer-voted travel awards,
Red Funnel are delighted to present a spectacular four plane aerial display at North Sails Cowes Week this year, celebrating 200 years of the iconic sailing event in 2026. Taking to the skies at 7:10pm on Thursday 6 August, the impressive aerial display line up will feature a ‘Yak-52’ and a ‘Pitts
This year’s IW County Show, presented by the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society at their Northwood Show Ground was, once again, held on two very hot days. This hot weather means that even greater care has to be given to make sure the animals taking part are comfortable and
With a special 200 anniversary event this year, North Sails Cowes Week will commence on the 1st August. There will be all the usual sailing and entertainment with on shore events across the town and East Cowes. There really is something for everyone so head “Down Cowes” and have a
Affordable fun: the County Show puts value first for the 125th Show Organisers of the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show have unveiled a jam-packed programme for this summer’s event, taking place on 11 and 12 July. They are promising a budget-friendly day out, with a single ticket unlocking
Following this year’s Isle of Wight Festival tickets were on sale from 8am on the 25th June. These Early Bird tickets were soon grabbed in readiness for 2027 ( 17th-20th June.) By early evening on the 26th June all Early Bird Tickets were SOLD OUT. 2027 will see 25 years
On Thursday the early arrivals were entertained in the evening by four acts including Maximo Park and Joel Corry. Ahead of his set, Joel said: “Absolutely buzzing to be back at the Isle of Wight Festival. I can’t wait for my set in the Big Top. It’s going to be
Level 42 were originally formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979 when then drummer Mark King, born in Cowes, linked up with the Gould brothers. Roland “Boon” Gould, the guitarist, who was born in Shanklin, was joined by his brother Phil. Mark had sold his drum kit,to fund his
Although tickets are now SOLD OUT for this year’s Sky Presents the IW Festival for those lucky enough to have a ticket there will be the chance to see The Cure on the Sunday. Goth Rockers, The Cure ,will bring down the curtain on this year’s Isle of Wight Festival