The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England. It’s known for its beaches and seafront promenades such as sandy Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor Beach, which is dotted with vintage beach huts. ‘It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’, wrote Queen Victoria of her private home on the Isle of Wight. Osborne House was the royal family’s seaside retreat, and a visit to the ornate palace and sculpted gardens. Outside of the palatial holiday home, the Isle of Wight is peppered with romantic beaches, quaint shopping towns and coastal paths to suit everyone – from the tenacious explorer to the dabbling day-tripper.
