Welcome to Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight
The official site for Red Funnel IoW Ferries and Red Funnel Holidays. Book Isle of Wight ferry travel from Southampton to East Cowes, hotel and holiday accommodation, attractions, festivals and events online or call us on 0844 844 9988.
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Check out these amazing Isle of Wight offers including our recession busting Great Value accommodation from just £140 - what are you waiting for?
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Caravan or Motorhome pitch & ferry from £114
Choose 1 of 4 parks & book our 2012 camping, caravan & motorhome offer! Includes a 5 night pitch for 4 people, electric hook-up & return ferry from £114
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Hotel, B&B and Guest House Special Offers
Check-out our new year Hotel, B&B and Guest House special offers + save up to 50% of the cost of the ferry - click above for details.
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Book a great value holiday from just £140
Escape to the beautiful Isle of Wight from just £140 for up to 4 people sharing, including return car ferry crossings. Book quickly before they sell out!
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Self Catering Early Autumn Offers
Looking for a self-catering holiday? Check out our late deals and new year special offers at a range of Isle of Wight properties.
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Great Savings on Attraction Tickets
Save money on admission to a range of superb Isle of Wight family attractions this spring - now that is something to shout about!
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Isle of Wight Holiday Park Offers
Great new year savings at The Orchards Holiday Park and Gurnard Pines. Click above for details.
Buy tickets and ferry travel for some of the Isle of Wight's best music festivals and concerts. Smartphone users can also purchase them online - visit redfunnel.co.uk using your device.
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Isle of Wight Festival 2012
22-24 Jun 2012 The legendary Isle of Wight Festival is back with a bang with Tom Petty, Pearl Jam & Bruce Springsteen. Last tickets on sale now.
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Folkstation 2012
6-8 Jul 2012 Tickets are now on sale to Folkstation 2012, the Isle of Wight's premier folk music festival at Forest Farm, Nr Newport.
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Rhythmtree Festival 2012
20-22 Jul 2012 We now have tickets on sale to Rhymthtree 2012, the Isle of Wight's very own world music festival near Calbourne in West Wight.
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STEPS at Osborne House
28 Jul 2012 Don't miss STEPS, the pop music sensation performing in the grounds of Osborne House, East Cowes. Tickets on sale now.
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V-Dub Island 2012
2-6 Aug 2012 Tickets are on sale now to V-Dub Island, a must for Volkswagen owners of all eras, car enthusiasts and like-minded people.
Check out our lead-in Isle of Wight vehicle fares and offers from Southampton to East Cowes and our foot passenger fares to West Cowes. If you book your holiday accommodation with us you could save an amazing 50% of your ferry fare!
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Foot Passenger Day Returns from just £8.30
Explore Cowes, the spiritual home of world yachting. Discover the maritime heritage, specialist shops and great restaurants & pubs from just £8.30 pp
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Day Return fares from £36.50 (car+6)
With so much to see and do, where better for a family day out than the Isle of Wight. Enjoy miles of beautiful beaches and award winning attractions
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Weekend & Short Break fares from £45.00 (car+6)
Pack up the car and head to the Island in 2012. You won't face airport charges, flight delays or luggage restrictions, instead start your holiday with a cruise!
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Fun Family Days Out from £28.90
Have an exciting family foot passenger day out to the sunny Isle of Wight for just £28.90 (valid both routes)
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Through rail tickets to the Isle of Wight
Did you know you can buy through tickets to East Cowes and West Cowes from mainland rail stations?
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Reduced fares for groups of travellers
Group fares apply to 4 or more adults or children travelling together. Click above for full details
Winter is a great time to visit the Isle of Wight as there are a whole host things to do to suit all ages and interests. Click here for full details.
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Cowes Ferry & Meal Offer
Check out our great new Red Jet and meal offer available 7 days a week from 12 till 9pm! Get a 2 course meal at the Fountain Inn in Cowes and Red Jet travel for just £15.99.
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Where to Eat - from Fine Dining to Fish & Chips
Check out our Eating Out Guide for the Island's best restaurants, pubs and café's - includes a directory and independent reviews.
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Cream Tea Cruises for over 60's
Enjoy a leisurely round-trip cruise on Red Funnel's Southampton <> East Cowes ferry route including a delicious scone with jam and cream and a cup of tea.
The Isle of Wight offers visitors a packed program of events and festivals. We feature some of the more quirky and unusual.
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IoW Hedgelaying Competition
25 Feb 2012 Don't miss the Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group's 2012 Hedgelaying Competitionin the West Wight. Click image for more details.
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IoW Steam Railway Half-term Open Wk
13-17 Feb 2012 Take an interesting stroll around Havenstreet Station, enjoy a 10-mile round trip on a steam train and see the restoration work.
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Mothers Day Specials - IW Steam Railway
18 Mar 2012 Give Mum a relaxing treat on Mothering Sunday with an historic steam train ride including a free gift of spring fllowers to make her feel really special.
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Piano concert to be held on Isle of Wight
Fri 27 Jan 2012
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Isle of Wight torchbearer announced
Thu 26 Jan 2012
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New Isle of Wight music events announced
Wed 25 Jan 2012
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Ventnor Fringe on lookout for talent
Fri 20 Jan 2012
Following a hugely successful second year, which saw artists applications triple, the Ventnor Fringe has now ope...
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Jessie J and Kelis for Isle of Wight Festival
Tue 17 Jan 2012
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Additional Vehicle Ferry Sailings announced
Thu 12 Jan 2012
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