Events

With less than a week to go until the 4th annual IW Story Festival, organisers have reiterated the message of inclusion that the event, which celebrates stories of all types, promotes.  Former CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell, who will speak about...

2 Isle of Wight artists have come together to share their work inspired by our amazing environment in their ‘Colours of Nature’ exhibition to be held at Quarr Abbey this Easter. Although inspired by similar subject matter, their interpretation and...

Do you have what it takes to win the prestigious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Trophy during Yarmouth's traditional pancake race next week? The race - which is organised by Yarmouth Carnival Committee - will take place on Shrove Tuesday (21st February)...

It’s chaotic, it’s colourful and it’s back with some brand new features - the Wessex Cancer Trust’s Rainbow Run-Bubble Fun 2023 returns to the Isle of Wight County Showground in Northwood on Sunday 25th June.     Now in its fifth year,...

Explore one of Newport's hidden gems with added activities for families this half term.  Get 'hands-on with history' on Monday, 13th February and Wednesday, 15th February when Newport Roman Villa opens its doors for 2 family-friendly clay days. Inspired by...

The Isle of Wight College is inviting all Island year 10 and 11 students to book onto their next run of exciting engineering tasters taking place on Wednesday the 8th of March at their state-of-the-art sister site, CECAMM in Whippingham....

Just the Place - an exhibition celebrating 3 years of Boojum&Snark's cultural and creative projects - puts the spotlight on Sandown at Quay Arts. Between 2019 and 2022 Boojum&Snark have worked with creative practitioners and the local community on innovative...

 Popular comedian Tom Ward is at Quay Arts for a night of comedy next month (4th March). Fresh from his celebrated debut appearance on Live at the Apollo, and a star-studded run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tom Ward returns...

The Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group has announced that the 2023 Isle of Wight Hedgelaying competition is going ahead after a 2-year hiatus.  The 28th Annual Hedgelaying Competition will be held on 25th February 2023 from 10:00 until 16:00 at...

Would you like to own an image of the Gruffalo, drawn and signed by its creator, Axel Scheffler? If so, then organisers of the IW Story Festival, taking place this February half term, are giving you the chance.  With less...