Plenty To Do In The Isle Of Wight This Autumn

The Isle of Wight has remained a popular holiday destination amongst British holiday goers for hundreds of years. While well known events such as the Isle of Wight Festival and Cowes Week always prove huge draws, it's not all thats on offer here.

Isle of Wight Cycling Festival – 18-26 September
Some 4,500 cyclists are expected to take part in what has become the UK's biggest cycling festival. Whether your'e riding solo or as a family, are a beginner or experienced, there is a level to suit everyone. The festival begins with the annual Sink or Swim challenge in Seaclose Park in Newport. {For the more hardcore cyclists, the 70 mile Cycle the Wight event is for you, although the Cycle Ride for Softies is open to less serious riders, offering numerous stop offs at local tea shops along the way.

Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend – 23 – 26 October
With rugged landscapes and beautiful views, the Isle of Wight attracts ramblers year round. With a range of 50 organised walks taking place across the island’s 500 miles of footpaths, even non-walkers are encouraged to give the Autumn Walking Weekend a go. There is so much to do, from themed Halloween night walks and nature searches for native red squirrels. The kids might even come across some dinosaur fossils on one of the beach walks! It is recommended that you book through the Official Isle of Wight Walking Festival website.

Garlic Farm
As more and more people take an interest in locally grown food products, The Garlic Farm has grown in popularity in recent years.With so much produce made from the island’s favourite ingredient, there is no better place to learn more about it than The Garlic Farm. This educational environment provides the perfect setting for kids to try out new tastes and flavours!

Apple Week – 26-31 October
A week long celebration of the most British fruit, the apple, is hosted at Afton Park Orchard. The whole family can taste foods created with this humble ingredient. You can taste fresh apple juice, jams, jellies, chutneys, desserts and even soups! So you know which treats are the best to take home for family and friends, there are chances to try before you buy.

Red Funnel makes getting to the Isle of Wight easy. You can even take your car on board one of the ferries running from ports across the south coast of England. Book you autumnal holiday now while you can!