' IOW History '
Explore with us the History of the Isle of Wight
Interesting historic information of the Island
Enjoy the many wonders of the Island
William Cooke created an early guide to the Isle of Wight on 1808 - 1813...
It was decided in 1860 to build a series of five forts in the inner approaches to Portsmouth Harbour....
The inventor of the hovercraft spent two years from 1959 on the Island developing his first prototype...
Island Eye
We are thrilled to introduce the newly revised and updated Island Eye, which focuses on history tourism and includes many hundreds of intriguing historical facts and memories spanning centuries of time.
Overall, the Isle of Wight is an excellent holiday destination for history tourism due to its historical landmarks, one-of-a-kind experiences, breathtaking natural beauty, and vibrant cultural activities. Travelers can enjoy everything that the island has to offer in addition to learning about its rich history.
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Isle of Wight Walks
The Isle of Wight has many stunning walks, from easy access flat walking and short walks, through the challenging Isle of Wight Coastal Path.
The Isle of Wight Walks website has all these great Island walks into one place, with easy to use maps you can follow on your phone or download as GPX files, route descriptions and notes, photos, on-route and nearby facilities, parking, accommodation and more.
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Walking Facilities
Tourist Information
Visit the Isle of Wight tourism website full of useful informaton.
Public Toilets
There are only a few public toilets available locally, try going to this mapping utility and "Find a toilet near me"
Cafes & Bars
There are plenty to choose from , try the ones out of the way for really good value.
Drinking Fountains - Hydrate
There are very few drinking fountains available so always take a bottle of water with you.
Travel Light
It's best to travel light and with minimum of cash and credits cards , take only enough for the day and a bottle of water.
Street Safety
When crossing a road make sure you leave plenty of time and watch the traffic. The pavements can be uneven so be aware.
