February, 2012
1 Feb
Take advantage of these great out of season offers when visiting the Island.
Guests can enjoy a three course meal from the special 2 for 1 menu for only £19.95 Monday to Thursday until 22nd March, (excludes Valentine's week) at the following dining pubs:
The Boathouse, Seaview - 01983 810 616
The Fishbourne, Ryde - 01983 882 823
The New Inn, Shalfleet - 01983 531 314
Don't forget to book!
Guests can enjoy a three course meal from the special 2 for 1 menu for only £19.95 Monday to Thursday until 22nd March, (excludes Valentine's week) at the following dining pubs:
The Boathouse, Seaview - 01983 810 616
The Fishbourne, Ryde - 01983 882 823
The New Inn, Shalfleet - 01983 531 314
Don't forget to book!
1 Feb
No matter what the unpredictable English weather is doing, there is always plenty to do on this small but perfectly formed Island!
On a rainy day, why not spend the afternoon at the pictures.
Currently showing at Newport is War Horse, which tells the story of Lord Mottistone's hero horse Warrior and The Artist, the 12 Bafta nominated Silent Movie.
And specially for the kids coming soon for half term is:
Big Miracle, about a news reporter in Alaska who recruits his ex-girlfriend - a Greenpeace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle,
and the one and only The Muppets!
Cineworld, Isle of Wight ~ 0871 200 2000
On a rainy day, why not spend the afternoon at the pictures.
Currently showing at Newport is War Horse, which tells the story of Lord Mottistone's hero horse Warrior and The Artist, the 12 Bafta nominated Silent Movie.
And specially for the kids coming soon for half term is:
Big Miracle, about a news reporter in Alaska who recruits his ex-girlfriend - a Greenpeace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle,
and the one and only The Muppets!
Cineworld, Isle of Wight ~ 0871 200 2000
2 Feb
Treat yourself to Sunday Roast at the fabulous Priory Bay Hotel.
Dinner is served between 12.30 and 2.30 pm.
Enjoy Sunday Lunch in the luxurious surroundings of the Hotel Restaurant for only £9.95!
The offer entitles you to the main course and runs until the end of April.
And after a hearty meal in this fine dining restaurant, take a wander through the grounds and down to the beautiful beach in Seagrove Bay.
The Priory Bay Hotel
Book a table ~ 01983 613 146
Dinner is served between 12.30 and 2.30 pm. Enjoy Sunday Lunch in the luxurious surroundings of the Hotel Restaurant for only £9.95!
The offer entitles you to the main course and runs until the end of April.
And after a hearty meal in this fine dining restaurant, take a wander through the grounds and down to the beautiful beach in Seagrove Bay.
The Priory Bay Hotel
Book a table ~ 01983 613 146
2 Feb
The Hare & Hounds at Arreton, near Newport regularly does fantastic Meal Deals.
This family friendly pub restaurant centrally located near Newport on the Island does a great Carvery quite often on a Wednesday at an extra Special Price of £4.95 on a weekday up to 7 pm.
Keep an eye on the sign at the side of the road when passing as they do change the days.
The Golden Years Menu (clue's in the name) - 2 courses for £5.25 or 3 courses for £6.75
Main Meals - £4.95 all day, every day
Valentine's Menu - Friday 10th to Tuesday 14th February - 3 courses £15.95 per person
FREE Bottle of Wine for 4 people dining - All day, every day
Top Tip ~ if you avoid the prime eating times, there is less of a queue.
The Hare & Hounds
This family friendly pub restaurant centrally located near Newport on the Island does a great Carvery quite often on a Wednesday at an extra Special Price of £4.95 on a weekday up to 7 pm.
Keep an eye on the sign at the side of the road when passing as they do change the days.
The Golden Years Menu (clue's in the name) - 2 courses for £5.25 or 3 courses for £6.75
Main Meals - £4.95 all day, every day
Valentine's Menu - Friday 10th to Tuesday 14th February - 3 courses £15.95 per person
FREE Bottle of Wine for 4 people dining - All day, every day
Top Tip ~ if you avoid the prime eating times, there is less of a queue.
The Hare & Hounds
5 Feb
Sunday 5th February at 1.30pm will see the 6th annual Sandman Snowman Day!
Join in the fun at Shanklin Hope Beach ~ Island 2000 Trust supply the coal, carrots and hot chocolate.
The day is free, but participant's are asked to make a small donation to Gift to Nature, Island 2000's conservation charity which works to support Island wildlife.
Join in the fun at Shanklin Hope Beach ~ Island 2000 Trust supply the coal, carrots and hot chocolate.
The day is free, but participant's are asked to make a small donation to Gift to Nature, Island 2000's conservation charity which works to support Island wildlife.
13 Feb
No matter what the weather, there is always something fun to do on the Island.
You can see the how carriages and wagons are restored to their former glory in the workshop. And the children can 'let off steam' in the adventure playground. Or jump off in Ashey and take a walk through the countryside.
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway fires up their engines once again for February half term. Travel back in time, relax and be transported by steam or diesel through the Island countryside between Havestreet, Ashey and Smallbrook.
You can see the how carriages and wagons are restored to their former glory in the workshop. And the children can 'let off steam' in the adventure playground. Or jump off in Ashey and take a walk through the countryside.
14 Feb
Fancy a romantic getaway in 2012?
Why not escape to the Isle of Wight?
With Wight Locations you have the freedom and flexibility of a self catering retreat, where you can wine and dine your loved one, or order in great locally cooked food, or treat them to a lovely candlelit dinner for two.
Why not take a 10 minute Hovertravel flight across to Gunwharf Quays, and do some shopping...
Explore the Island one day and treat your good lady to a pamper spa day the next!
Holiday Cottages in the Isle of Wight for Two
Why not escape to the Isle of Wight?
With Wight Locations you have the freedom and flexibility of a self catering retreat, where you can wine and dine your loved one, or order in great locally cooked food, or treat them to a lovely candlelit dinner for two.
Why not take a 10 minute Hovertravel flight across to Gunwharf Quays, and do some shopping...
Explore the Island one day and treat your good lady to a pamper spa day the next!
Holiday Cottages in the Isle of Wight for Two
25 Feb
Get out into nature on Saturday 25th February for the 20th annual Isle of Wight Hedgelaying competition.
Taking place from 10am until 3pm at New Barn Farm, Calbourne, contestants compete to create the best laid hedge using only hand tools.
"Laying hedges is one of the techniques in managing hedgerows. Left unmanaged a hedgerow will continue to grow upwards and outwards and will eventually become a line of trees.
Where farmers keep cattle or sheep a good hedge is essential, for although barbed wire fences can easily be erected they do not provide shelter like a hedge and they are a haven for wildlife."
Get your wellies on and join in the fun!
Entry is FREE for competitors and spectators
Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition
Taking place from 10am until 3pm at New Barn Farm, Calbourne, contestants compete to create the best laid hedge using only hand tools.
"Laying hedges is one of the techniques in managing hedgerows. Left unmanaged a hedgerow will continue to grow upwards and outwards and will eventually become a line of trees.
Where farmers keep cattle or sheep a good hedge is essential, for although barbed wire fences can easily be erected they do not provide shelter like a hedge and they are a haven for wildlife."
Get your wellies on and join in the fun!
Entry is FREE for competitors and spectators
Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition
29 Feb
Ladies! 2012 is a leap year so you know what that means...
A tradition was introduced many centuries ago to allow women to propose to men during a leap year. This privilege of proposing was restricted to leap day in some areas.
Leap day was sometimes known as Bachelors Day. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage offer from a woman.
So why not book a romantic long weekend getaway to the Isle of Wight, stay in one of Wight Locations' lovely self catering holiday properties, and pop the question to your man!
A tradition was introduced many centuries ago to allow women to propose to men during a leap year. This privilege of proposing was restricted to leap day in some areas.
Leap day was sometimes known as Bachelors Day. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage offer from a woman.
So why not book a romantic long weekend getaway to the Isle of Wight, stay in one of Wight Locations' lovely self catering holiday properties, and pop the question to your man!
