Red Funnel

Hot on the heels of the Isle of Wight Festival comes the DidgHeadRadio Festival (7-9 Aug) at the beautiful Calbourne Watermill. Featuring a huge range of acoustic and didgeridoo music from around our groovy little planet, this festival promises the perfect chillout weekend - you can even stay in a tipi! Tickets to this years Bestival (11-13 Sep) are flying out the door, hey no surprises there with Elbow, Massive Attack, Lily Allen, Kraftwerk, Klaxons, Dove and Mika on the bill to name just a few. For Anastacia and Simply Red fans, don't miss two outdoor concerts at Queen Victoria's beloved holiday home at Osborne House (1-2 Aug).  Its no ordinary holiday home as the venue also hosts the classical extravaganza The Last Night of the Osborne Proms (25 Jul). Madness fans are also in for a treat with a fantastic concert at Carisbrooke Castle Fields (30 Aug).

Traditionally warmer and drier than mainland Britain, a summer holiday on the Isle of Wight is like going abroad without leaving the country. Your holiday starts the moment you board the ferry for the short cruise across the Solent. A warm welcome awaits whether you choose to camp in an eco friendly yurt or tipi or prefer the comfort of a luxury hotel with spa. With a huge choice of accommodation, safe Blue flag beaches, miles of unspoilt scenery and loads of interesting things to see and do to suit all ages, the Garden Isle is the place for a family summer holiday to remember.

Red Funnel Holidays offer up to 50% off ferry travel when you book your accommodation - click for full details.