09/07/2024
There’s loads going on ….
WHAT'S ON IN JULY 🏳️🌈
🎺 Join Vectis Brass Band for a FREE outdoor concert at Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin, every Thursday at 8pm in July and August. FREE entry, £1 chair hire and refreshments available.
📸 The ‘Experience the Isle of Wight Festival’ exhibition has returned, and this year it's in Newport until 29 July.
🍟 Enjoy a relaxed evening with a proper Fish and Chip supper - as well as a ride through the Island's countryside in the luxury of an Edwardian carriage pulled by a historic steam locomotive - at Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Fish & Chip Evenings (every Tuesday throughout July & August).
🌊 The Mountbatten Isle of Wight Regatta and Family Fun Day will be held at Sea View Yacht Club on Saturday 6 July. Get out on the water and have fun!
🥳 Isle of Wight Mardi Gras kicks off the Island's carnival season on 6 July. A children, young people and community focused parade with no fossil fuelled vehicles.
🧶 A monthly art and craft market is returning to Yarmouth on 7 July at the Community Hall of Yarmouth & District (CHOYD).
🎹 Visit The Garlic Farm Restaurant for their monthly tapas & music evenings. Up next is Kate Robey (Cello) & Christopher Sheldrake (Piano) on 17 July.
✈️ Immerse yourself in Britain's heyday for a memorable and nostalgic day out at Isle of Wight Steam Railway's 1940s Experience (6-7 July).
🏉 The Isle of Wight's very own Rugby 7s Festival (South Island Sevens) returns on 6 July with a full day of Elite Rugby 7s, DJs, bars & a BBQ.
🍹 Join Quarr Abbey for 'History of Rum with Tasting', an interesting and fun evening topped off with Rum from The Isle of Wight Gin Company (6 July). Booking essential.
⛵️ Celebrating its 17th year, Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore (7-12 July).
🥂 Relax and mingle in a seaside setting as you delight in Grower Champagnes expertly paired with cheeses at The Wellington Hotel's Champagne & Fromage Tasting (11 July).
🎶 Enjoy three evenings of entertainment at The Big Beach Weekender from 11-13 July, at the new location of Ryde's Harbour Beach.
⛵️ The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta is taking place between 12 & 14 July in Yarmouth.
🐑 Royal Isle of Wight County Show – one of the Island’s flagship events – returns on 13 & 14 July. Expect family entertainment, arts & crafts, a garden and outdoor living area, a Tourism Pavilion, Livestock area and so much more!
🚂 Board one of Isle of Wight Steam Railway's trains at this year's Real Ale Train event, for a tour of the line with stops at Wootton, Havenstreet and Smallbrook Junction stations for a glass of ale or two at each stop (13 July).
🎼 Ventnor Fringe Festival, the Island’s multi award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor, will return from 19-28 July.
🏳️🌈 Isle Of Wight Pride returns to Ryde from 20-21 July, kicking off with the Pride Parade, and a whole host of entertainment including performances from Kimberly Wyatt, Ginger Johnson and Dean McCullough.
🤩 Carnival fever comes to the Island's towns with events taking place in Newport and Sandown this month.
🏴 With Highland dancing, classic cars and whisky tasting on offer, and a backdrop of steam trains running on the line, look forward to a full day of action at the Island Highland Gathering at Isle of Wight Steam Railway (21 July)
🎇 Get ready to dance the night away as the family party returns to Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination for Summer 2024! Summer Fest returns every Wednesday evening between 24 July and 28 August, and on Bank Holiday Monday (26 August).
🤸♂️ Whether you’re on holiday, searching for childcare with a difference, or just looking for a great day out for your children on your doorstep, PGL Little Canada’s Day Camps are full of adventure this summer (26 July 2024 - 16 Aug 2024)!
🧑🌾 From 27 July to 30 August, enjoy a fun packed summer bonanza guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained at Tapnell Farm Park.
⛵️ One of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events - Cowes Week returns from 27 July until 2 Aug 2024.
🎺 Visit Isle of Wight Steam Railway for 'The Steam Railway Proms' with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra on 27 July.
🏴☠️ Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for Carisbrooke Castle this summer for 'Pirates at Carisbrooke Castle', and get ready for a spectacular adventure on the high seas (30 July - 1 August).
🐯 Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's Twilight Safaris are returning every Wednesday night this summer between 31 July and 4 September.
ℹ️ For more information about what's on, click here: visitisleofwight.co.uk/whats-on
