We love the Isle of Wight Festival, but sometimes you just need to get out of camp and explore what the local town has to offer. So. If you’re exploring Newport here are some of the best places to get a bite to eat off site, grab a coffee or pick up essentials all while supporting local businesses. What’s better…
The Fortune Cookie Quest is back by popular demand! Between 1st – 14th February Robin Hill has hidden hundreds of prizes inside fortune cookies that are being distributed in Chinese restaurants across the Island. Experience the vibrancy, colour and flavours of Chinese New Year at Robin Hill this February half term with tickets to a dazzling display of award-winning illuminations…
Celebrating a tasty Chinese New Year at Robin Hill’s Spirit of the Orient… The Island’s biggest Chinese New Year Celebration is back! Get set to experience the vibrancy, colour and of course the flavours of China’s famous festival at Robin Hill. Taking place during this February’s half term gates open from 6-10 pm daily between 14th – 22nd February 2020.…
Possibly the world’s largest wine bash, Beaujolais Nouveau takes place on the third Thursday of November, this year falling on the 21st November. This is the date the Beaujolais Nouveau hits the shelves worldwide – retailers are not allowed to sell this year’s vintage before this date. Beaujolais is a wine region in Burgundy, France. For centuries, the wine was…
Get those rara skirts at the ready, crimp your hair and dig out that piano tie and step back in time to the 80s with Jack Up Christmas. To get you all in the festive spirit (we don’t mean the 80s favourite Advocaat) Taste will be giving away a set of two tickets to one lucky follower. On Saturday 23rd…
On Friday 4th October Taste was invited to try a new supper club event on the Island. This genius idea is the brainchild of Paul Thorley, Something Yummy. Paul is looking to roll out monthly events across the Island inviting foodie lovers to a special, individually themed dining experience. Keep reading to see how you can get involved and grab…
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This August bank holiday, Ryde is set to come alive with the arrival of the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally, and along with it a party atmosphere takes over the town. The event has been taking place on the Island for over thirty years and is internationally renowned, attracting over 5,000 classic Vespas and Lambrettas with an island-wide drive out on the Sunday. With so much going on we’ve pulled together a few places we think should be on your hit-list for the weekend. Carnaby Street may not be what it used to be but Union Street has got it all.
Cowes Week is and has been a big deal for a long time… Well, since 1826 if we’re being exact! Cowes is host to many great sailing events, races and regattas throughout the year but Cowes Week truly is the jewel in the crown – Queen Victoria’s would be apt, as HRH was a fan of the event, awarding the…
The 14th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival features beers sourced from brewers all over the country, including many brewed on the Isle of Wight. Try over 40 real ales and seven real ciders
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