About UKSAA guide to the Isle of Wight
Explore ‘The Garden Isle’
The Isle of Wight's breathtaking and spectacular scenery spread over 147 square miles is well worth investigating during your time at UKSA. For those keen on cycling, walking or horse riding there is over 500 miles of footpaths, 165 miles of bridleways, a 62 mile cycle network and loads of off - road mountain biking routes. With more than half the Island recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 30 miles of Heritage Coast, the Island is a stunning place to be both on land and water.
Visit the official IOW website
Cowes - a social hub
Cowes hosts numerous prestigious regattas and marine events throughout the year, providing ample spectacle and entertainment and there are always new haunts to explore. Rub shoulders with some of the most famous names in the yachting world in Cowes town centre. With its a broad spectrum of friendly pubs, restaurants, and yacht clubs just a 10 minute walk from UKSA, it's a great place to be and there are always new haunts to explore.
Events on the Isle of Wight
With over 1000 local, national and international events and concerts the Isle of Wight is always offering something unique whatever your tastes. Nowhere in Britain hosts events quite like the Isle of Wight. With a mild climate, a supportive and vibrant local community, a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and pubs, stunning scenery and endless tourist attractions - it's the perfect events venue. Throughout the year, see some of the top bands and artists perform at a range of distinct Island music events: The Isle of Wight Festival in June, the Osborne House Concerts in July and The Bestival, the Island’s very own hippy happening of the year, in September.
List of 2010 events
Getting to the Island
With up to 350 ferry crossings a day, it's simple to travel to the Isle of Wight, and once you are there, it's even easier to get around. Only 2 hours from London, ferry routes connect directly with road, rail and coach links to get you swiftly to anywhere on the Island. Enjoy a leisurely crossing by car ferry or catch a high-speed passenger ferry for a fast arrival. Foot passengers can take advantage of the Island's comprehensive bus network, book a taxi or arrange vehicle hire.
Further details on how to get to the Isle of Wight
