The Isle of Wight is England's largest island and lies just off the Hampshire coast. A regular ferry crosses from the town of Lymington, near Bournemouth, to the island around 30 minutes. The 147-sq-mile (380-sq-km) island is shaped like a kite, with the capital, Newport, just about where you might attach a string. Cowes, at the mouth of the Medina River, is the venue in August for Cowes Week, the yachtsman’s Ascot
Forget what you think you know about the Isle of Wight. A champion of slow travel, this British isle has a beautiful coastline, eons-old history and strong royal links – and it’s just 22 minutes by ferry from Portsmouth. Here’s why you should consider the Isle of Wight for your next staycation.
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