Slow Motion Wild Spa pops up at Tapnell
Calling all sauna lovers … warm up this winter with Rob da Bank’s first Winter Warmer Slow Motion Wild Spa popping up at Tapnell Farm this November and December – bringing a taste of Finland to the countryside. Boasting two saunas (one gifted by Finland to the Isle of Wight and making its debut at this event), lake views, fire pit, festive pine body scrub, cold tub, showers, changing area and free parking - it’s the perfect excuse to escape for some ‘me’ time with friends and family. Rob da Bank says: “Finland has just won Happiest Country of the Year for
Red Funnel’s annual Black Friday sale returns with huge 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel
Red Funnel has confirmed that its annual Black Friday sale is back again for another year, which offers Island residents an incredible one-third off all vehicle ferry travel. The offer is Red Funnel’s biggest and most flexible sale of the year and will be available online: www.redfunnel.co.uk/blackfriday The sale runs from 17th November to 1st December 2023 and allows Islanders to use their discount for any dates from now up to 31st December 2024, including all school holidays and peak travel times, with the exception of 20th to 24th June. There is no limit on the number of bookings a customer can make
Winners crowned for Red Funnel’s Isle of Wight Awards in colourful ceremony!
Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins with Beth and Sarah Medley from Beachlands Collective Last week Red Funnel’s annual Isle of Wight Awards were handed out at Northwood House in Cowes, at a celebration of businesses that make the Island a unique and incredible destination for tourists and Islanders. Almost 60,000 votes were cast by members of the Island community, selecting their top three businesses for 20 different awards across four categories - accommodation, food and drink, things to do and ‘other’. Overall, 60 gold, silver and bronze awards were issued, shining a spotlight on well-established tourism businesses as well as on a record-breaking
Brightbulb’s Mince Pie Marathon Returns!
Island web and design studio, Brightbulb Design, has today launched the return of the Mince Pie Marathon. The event, now in its fourth year helps raise money for Island charity, The Wight Brainy Bunch. Over the past 3 years that the event has been held, it has helped to raise almost £20,000 towards helping those families on the Island suffering with brain tumours. Brightbulb Managing Director, Matt Jeffery commented, “Last year we were in the middle of moving to new, larger premises as a business which made it impossible for us to hold the event at the same time. People had contacted
Isle of Wight Festival 2024 Line-up Announced!
The Isle of Wight Festival 2024 line-up has been officially announced today! We can’t wait for next years festival, and now we know the acts we’re even more excited. Did you know the Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for an award? This year the festival has been nominated as “Best Large Festival” in the UK Festival Awards 2023. We expect they’ll be coming back next year with a bang after this years success! General ticket sale is Monday 6th November from 9am, but for now you can enjoy finding out about the line-up and ticket sales below. We’ll see you
Softi & Toph’s webcams at The Wildheart Sanctuary
Isleofwight.com has donated two new webcams to The Wildheart Sanctuary. We are proud to have donated two new live webcams to The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Softi and Toph arrived at the Sanctuary earlier this year after a difficult start to life. The Sanctuary have worked tirelessly to build a beautiful enclosure and forever home for the two tigers, and now they can be monitored 24/7 enjoying life in their new home. Softi and Toph’s story You may remember stories about Softi and Toph’s arrival and rescue, earlier this year. Softi and Toph were discovered in a horse box loaded with 8 other tigers.
Brush & Bubbles at The Bay
The Bay are so excited to be the first to offer the Bubbles and Brush experience to The Isle of Wight. If you're looking for something new, unique and fun to fill your afternoons or evenings, look no further - we're excited about this one! The Bay Vegan Cafe & Coffee House is introducing the first Brush & Bubbles experience to the Isle of Wight, and you won't want to miss it! This is a two hour activity, led by a local artist. All equipment needed is provided, to teach you brushstrokes on a practice board before transferring your newly acquired skills
Business and Visibility Retreat for Female Entrepreneurs with Luccombe Hotels
27th - 30th November 2023 This is a brand and bespoke event for the Isle of Wight, with 4 days of immersive workshops, fun activities and relaxation to scale up your business consistently and profitably. Retreat from your normal day to day busyness, routines and influences and open up to all the opportunities that exist for you and your business. Release all the doubts, fears and indecisions that are keeping you stuck and build the roadmap that's going to take you from where you are now to exactly where you want to be. This includes 3 nights luxury accommodation in a sea facing balcony
Spooktacular new entertainment at Shanklin Chine this Halloween
Shanklin Chine’s Halloween Spooktacular returns for 2023 from Friday 13th October through to Saturday 4th November, with something new for this frightfully fun family-friendly event! NEW for 2023 - meet spooky characters from Enchanted Isle; from the famous Sanderson Sisters to Addams Family favourites, Wednesday Morticia and Gomez. Look up at giant laughing clowns (you’ll either love or hate them), marvel at living dead mummies and stand inside the ginormous Chine pumpkin
Terror Island – the thrills, screams and scares!
A Review by Elizabeth Fahy WOW! On Friday evening we took a sneak peak at this years Terror Island event at Blackgang Chine; and we’re still shaking now! Does anyone have a big pillow we can hide behind? As always, the team at Blackgang Chine and Vectis Ventures have not disappointed, we might be terrified but we are also thrilled! On arrival the first shock got us; the entire entrance has been moved to allow for a much bigger scare arena this year! Terror Island has seen a huge expansion since last years event, and we don’t just mean in space! A