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The Caulkheads BallPit
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Can I go and play now?
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Deciding on which great place to go and eat on the Island is already a difficult enough task, but add in the kids on a nice day and the decision becomes even harder. Well, we’ve narrowed it down for you and have pulled together 5 top places to eat with outside play areas to keep the kids entertained, and possibly tire them out!

Tomato
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In season now
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These days we’re all being made more and more aware of our carbon footprint and how this impacts on the environment, so what could be better than eating seasonal produce from our very doorstep?

Champions and Europa League Trophies
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Where to watch the football on the Isle of Wight
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To celebrate the Champions League (1st June 2019) and Europa League (29th May 2019) finals being an all-English affair (plus this is the first time in history that all the final spots are being held by teams from one country!) we thought we’d put together a list of some of the pubs where you can watch the games across the Island…

The Spyglass Inn
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Places to eat in an evening
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We all know we are spoilt for choice of great places to eat on the Island, from traditional pubs to something a little more fine dining. But, where are the best places to eat and enjoy a G&T (or two) in the evening to sample something tasty and also soak up some of the best views that the Island has to offer?

Lazy Sunday Afternoon
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Lazy Sunday Afternoon
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One of the nation’s most-loved dishes, the Sunday roast is synonymous with family – it’s a time for everyone to get together, share stories of the week gone by and look to the week ahead. From casual pubs to high-end restaurants, the roast dinner is one of the most important dishes on the menu…

Around the Island in drinks
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Around the Island in drinks
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Ok, we are certainly not suggesting that you drink your way around the Island, but with a reliable bus service and a fair few places to try, you could give it a good go! Our trip takes you clockwise around the Island, looking at the various local producers who specialise in a great tipple or two…

Ventnor Haven Fishery
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Meet the Fisherman: Ed Blake, Ventnor Haven Fishery
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The Blake family have been fishing the seas off Ventnor Bay for decades and Ventnor Haven Fishery is a much loved destination for fish lovers across the Island. What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? There is a real hunger for local produce, particularly from second-homeowners. With the recent emphasis on food miles, the Island…

Plastic-free
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Plastic Free
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A plastic bottle or coffee cup lid can last for 450 years in the marine environment, but there are some brilliant Island businesses doing their bit to tackle plastic pollution…

The Culver Haven Inn
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Don’t Miss Out On…
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The Island is famed for an abundance of local produce, grown in our fertile soils, reared on our lush landscape or in our crystal waters. Here are our picks not to miss out on…

Brownrigg's Farm
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Meet the Farmer: Sue Brownrigg, Brownrigg’s Farm
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Paul and Sue Brownrigg are well-known on the Island for their quality and affordable meat which is produced on their own farm. What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? I am really impressed with how our Island pubs have improved their food standards and offerings over the last decade. You can get some amazing meals.…

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