Isle of Wight is situated just off the cost of Southampton and Portsmouth and as such is a popular tourist destination for visitors from the mainland. The island has plenty to offer both tourists and locals alike. With a temperate climate, it has both opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities, some of which are world renowned. But just in case you’re stuck for something to do on the island, here are some ideas.
Gambling
For those who like to gamble, there is a travelling casino that can visit the Isle of Wight, though users may have to cover the ferry cost. There are also a handful of similar companies on the Isle of Wifht who can come to your home, workplace, hotel, or party venue and set up games such as blackjack and roulette for an authentic casino experience. These companies can provide Professional Full Size Tables and Roulette Wheels, Croupiers, authentic Weighted Chips and even Table Lamps, Red Rope & Brass Stanchions to truly recreate the luxury of the casino!
If these options aren’t avaliable, you can still access online casinos on the island, for the chance to play a variety of casino games in the comfort of your own space. For example, MrQ casino allows gamblers to chance to sign up and play fireblaze slots online. Casinos such as these usually offer a wide range of games with many different themes too. Although there is no permanent casino on the island yet, there are still plenty of gambling options for locals and tourists alike.
Adventure Sport
For the courageous daredevils, Isle of Wight has some great activites. Naturally, as an island, there’s plenty of water sports like kayaking and sailing to experince! Those looking for something a bit more challenging can even try powerboating or kitesurfing.
Skydive Isle of Wight even gives visitors the chance to skydive from the island’s airport. At over £300 per person, it’s not cheap but is defintely a once in a lifetime experience. Meanwhile, just off the island, thrill seekers can also abseil the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, or take a hoverboat from the city over to the island.
Entertainment
Isle of Wight Festival is the main summer attraction on the island. It was originally set up in the late 60s and ran for a couple of years. Legislation was passed to stop the event occurring without a licence and it wasn’t until 2002 that it was reborn in its current guise. It now attracts some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Niall Horan, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams, who all played this year.
There is also Ryde Carnival, the oldest of its kind in the country, as well as there are literary and food festivals throughout the year. The main tourist attraction on the island is Osbourne House, which has been used by royalty throughout history as a place to spend their holiday months, notably by Queen Victoria in the 1800s.
Isle of Wight is a perfect option for a day out or an extended stay. Transport regularly goes from the mainland, making it a convenient place to visit for those living on the south-coast. The tourism industry generates over half a billion pounds yearly for the local economy and as this economy develops so too will the number of attractions for visitors.
