the Isle of Wight
Only a short ferry ride away from The Cavendish Hotel; the Isle of Wight (although only 23 miles wide and 12 miles deep) is packed with fanastic attractions for all. The Island is renowned as the favorite home of Queen Victoria, she fell in love with the Island's extrodinary natural beauty, and built the elegant Osbourne House. Over half of the Island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the endangered red squirrel can be spotted in one of its last sancturies in Parkhurst Forest....
Explore Award Winning Footpaths
There are ferry trips around the needles, the multi coloured sandy cliffs, Blackgang Chine theme park, Cowes week, and much more to discover!
The island is also ideal for walking; Wildflower medows, rugged wind lashed cliffs and bird-filled esturies... the best way to drink in the views is on foot, there are 500 miles of award-winning foot paths and bridal ways on the Island. The UK's largest walking festival is held every May on the Island.