Events April to June

The events below are taking place on the Isle of Wight between April and June this year. Click on the links for full details.

Easter Fun at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

6-9 Apr 2012, Havenstreet
Treat yourself and your family  to a relaxing day out over the Easter break and enjoy the spectacle of some of the Island’s blossoming Spring-time countryside from the comfort of your seat on a spectacular steam train! More...

Isle of Arts Festival

20-22 Apr 2012, Ventnor
Isle of Arts is a 3-day festival of the arts, celebrating music, film, drama, art, photography, literature, comedy and more. More...

ORP Blyskawica - 70th Anniversary of the Defence of Cowes

4-7 May 2012
Head to Cowes and help celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the defense of the town from the Luftwaffe on 4-5 May 1942 by the Polish Navy Destroyer ORP Blyskawica. A whole series of exciting events are planned and a Polish Naval ship will be attending to add to the occasion.  More...

Isle of Wight Walking Festival

5-20 May 2012, Island wide
Featuring over 200 walks to suit all ages and abilities and with over half the Island being recognised as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty including over 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths. More...

Walk the Wight

13 May 2012, Bembridge & Carisbrooke
This is the largest sponsored walk in the South and covers the breadth of the Isle of Wight raising money for the Island’s Hospice which cares for over 800 terminally ill patients every year. In 2009 over 11,500 people Walked the Wight raising over £319,000 towards patient care. More...

Cycle Wight - Cycling Weekend

19-20 May 2012, Yarmouth
The event has been designed to appeal to both the serious amateur cyclist (road and mountain bike), the occasional weekend warrior and the average family leisure rider, so their truly is something for everyone. More...

Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival

25-27 May 2012, Yarmouth
During the Festival, Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. More...

Isle of Wight Festival

22-24 June 2012, Seaclose Park, Newport
The legendary Isle of Wight Festival is back with a bang for 2012, occupying the Glastonbury dates of 22-24 June 2012 for one year only - Glasto is of course on a break. More...

JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

30 Jun 2012, starting at Cowes
One of the world’s largest and most famous yachting races, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race takes place in Cowes, Isle of Wight and attracts an annual entry of up to 1800 boats. More...