Walk the Wight - Events

Mark this one on the Calender May 17th 2009 is the date for this years walk the wight, but unlike in previous years don't leave it til the day to get involved! No entrants are being taken on the day for this years event due to the number of marshalls that were tied up in last years event. Last year over 8400 people walked over the 3 courses to raise over £350,000 for the Isle of Wight Hospice. Your entry must be recieved by the 1st May.

More information can be found at:

http://www.iwhospice.org/walk-the-wight.aspx

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Fort Victoria - Isle of Wight Attractions

Built on the north shore of the Isle of Wight to guard the Solent the remains of Fort Victoria now house a Marine Aquarium, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition, a Planetarium and a Model Railway. The surrounding Country Park offers Seashore and Woodland walks and the site is one of the best vantage points for watching the Solents boats and shipping.

For more information: http://www.fortvictoria.co.uk/

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Classic Boat Museum - Isle of Wight Attractions

The Museum opened in 1996, and currently houses an exciting collection of sailing and power boats, of both local and national interest and importance. They are a Charity and a Registered Museum, and we are run entirely by volunteers.

For more information: http://www.classicboatmuseum.org/

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Carisbrooke Castle & Museum - Isle of Wight Attractions

The fascinating story of Carisbrooke Castle is brought to life through a brand new visitor experience using hands on interactive and dramatic film.
Discover why it was famous as a royal prison to Charles I; see the room from which he tried to escape – twice! The most famous residents today, however, are the Carisbrooke Donkeys. Watch them happily at work on the sixteenth-century tread wheel in the well house and visit them in the donkey centre where you can find more about their personalities!

For more information:
http://www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk/

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Brading Roman Villa - Isle of Wight Attractions

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Award-winning Exhibitions and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to extensive collections of Roman archaeology, including coins, pottery and tools.

For more information: http://www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk/

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