THE isle of wight
BEAUTY
The Isle of Wight was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO in 2019, only the seventh place in the UK to achieve this. It is a recognition of the unique combination of nature, people and places we have here, where communities and the environment work together in an increasingly sustainable way.
More than half the Isle of Wight has been designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty, and there are 65 miles of coastline to explore.
Dinosaurs
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK’s richest dinosaur fossil sites. The first discoveries were made in the early 1800s, long before the word dinosaur existed, but these bones helped to lay the foundations for our understanding of these now-famous reptiles.
Some 200 years later, people are still discovering new dinosaurs on this little island and it’s becoming increasingly clear that we have only scratched the surface of the secrets it holds.
Beaches
The Isle of Wight also caters to specific interests, such as surfing (Compton) paddleboarding (Colwell and Totland) and kitesurfing (Brook Chine). No matter what type of beach experience you're looking for, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone!
The weather
