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Please find below a selection of topical features about Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight.
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1/3 OFF attractions this spring
Buy attraction tickets when booking ferry travel and receive 1/3 OFF admission until 31 May to a selection of the Isle of Wight's premier attractions.
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Great Ideas for the Jubilee Weekend
There are some really great events happening on the Isle of Wight to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.
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Lace up for Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2012
5-20 May 2012 From speed dating to the epic Walk the Wight, there are guided walks for everybody at the Island's award winning Walking Festival.
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Guide to this summers Island festivals
Check out our guide to this years coolest music festivals on the Isle of Wight - there really is a festival for every musical taste!
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Isle of Wight Festival 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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Bestival 2012 Tickets on sale now
New Order, Friendly Fires, Orbital, Sigor Ros, The xx, Two Door Cinema Club and lots more to come. Tickets available with or without ferry travel.
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 & Tom Jones at Osborne House
28-29 Jul 2012 Don't miss STEPS and Tom Jones 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.
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Bestival 2012
6-9 Sep 2012 Tickets for Bestival 2012 are now on sale! Make sure you secure your ticket early.
Red Funnel offers a wide range of ferry inclusive Isle of Wight holidays to suit all tastes and budgets throughout the year. Our recession busting Great Escape Holidays start from just £140
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From Free nights to money off...
Check out our latest offers from Isle of Wight hotels, B&B's, Guest Houses and self-catering accommodation - they tend to go fast so book soon.
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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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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!
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+7)
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 £48.00 (car+7)
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
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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.
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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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Save up to 20% every time you book!
If you join our Travel Card scheme, it takes just a few mouse clicks, you can receive car ferry discounts of up to 20% plus 10% on foot passenger journeys.
The Isle of Wight offers visitors a packed program of events and festivals. We feature some of the more quirky and unusual to suit all ages and interests.
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Lace up your boots for 2012 IoW Walking Festival
5-20 May 2012 From speed dating to the epic Walk the Wight, there are guided walks for all ages and abilities at the Island's award winning Walking Festival.
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Big Wight Enduro & Wight Riviera Sportive
19-20 May 2012 Enter the Big Wight Enduro or Wight Riviera Sportive Cycling events and save 20% on car ferry fares travelling via Southampton.
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Isle of Wight Radio Jubilee Garden Party
4 June 2012 - Live music from Level 42, The Bees and a selection of the Island's finest bands, street entertainment and local produce.
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Cunard Diamond Jubilee Excursions
5 June 2012 Tickets are on sale now for Red Funnel's excursions to see all 3 Cunard ships in the Port of Southampton at the same time.
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P&O Cruises 175th Anniversary Excursion
3 July 2012 Tickets are on sale now for Red Funnel's morning excursion to see all 7 P&O Cruise ships arrive in Southampton.
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Cross-Solent Olympic Torch Leg
14 July 2012 Join in the fun as the Olympic Torch winds its way across the Isle of Wight to East Cowes and on to Southampton onboard the 1630 sailing.
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Finish of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
22 July 2012 Register for excursion details to witness the finish in Southampton of the 2011/12 Clipper Round the World Yacht race.
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HM Queen Elizabeth to visit Cowes
25 July 2012 As part of her Diamond Jubilee tour, HM Queen is to visit Cowes on the Isle of Wight - details to follow so put the date in your diary!
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Cowes Week fireworks get green light
Thu 17 May 2012
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Isle of Wight caravanning holiday 'may have health benefits'
Thu 17 May 2012
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Blue Peter show to be filmed on Isle of Wight
Thu 17 May 2012
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Bestival announces even more music and twinning with Exit Festival.
Fri 27 Apr 2012
Bestival have announced new acts for Back to the Phuture as well as their twinning with Exit festival an...
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Madness magic and mayhem - it's not all about the music at Bestival
Wed 4 Apr 2012
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Stevie Wonder confirmed for Bestival 2012
Thu 22 Mar 2012
Latest tweets from Red Funnel
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Exciting #Bestival announcement coming tomorrow, watch this space http://bit.ly/wmNrbe
12:16 PM May 20th via Twitter for iPhone
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Fingers crossed for a sunny weekend! http://fb.me/28dxXyl7i
5:46 PM May 18th via Facebook
| Day | Time | Temp | Wind | Weather |
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16 mph |
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| Mon 21st |
00.00 | 9°C |
17 mph |
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| 06.00 | 9°C |
15 mph |
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