The Sun is shining and the mercury rising, so what better way to cool off than a dip down at one of the Islands award-winning beaches. Being on a small island you’re never far from a beach, and we are blessed with some of the best in Europe, from long stretches of golden sands toRead More
I wonder how many people who cross The Solent to holiday on the Isle of Wight, or for that matter how many residents of the Garden Isle, know that the Island once had its very own king? There is a clue, it’s the historic town of Brading which holds the title of “The Kynges Town”,Read More
Wondering what draws so many tourists to the Island every year? Here at The Clifton, we know that it’s more than just the fabulous weather, the interesting food and the fun things to do – it’s the Seven Wonders of the Wight too. We often talk about them here on the Island, and thereRead More
Here at The Clifton, we love our Shanklin location. We love being such a strong part of this traditional, historic seaside resort – just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful golden sands of Shanklin beach and right in the heart of it all. If you’re staying with us this summer, and want to knowRead More
It has been an AMAZING and very busy weekend here at The Clifton. First, let’s start with the Isle of Wight Festival celebrating its 50th anniversary, with many of our guests attending the festival either to work or play it certainly made for an exciting time. And we have just heard we’d won a TripAdvisorRead More
The Island once had its own brand of cheese made with skimmed milk. It was so hard that it was known locally as Isle of Wight Rock. Having bought a consignment that he could not sell, a local grocer placed it outside his shop in the hope that locals would take it away. The followingRead More
Keats Green has such wonderful views over the bay and leads to the beautiful Shanklin Chine, but why is it named “Keats Green” you may ask, John Keats was an English Romantic poet who died at the very young age of twenty-five. During his short career, he published fifty-four poems. Having only become a poetRead More
The Isle of Wight is home to some of the UK’s most interesting and vibrant people, despite it being just a tiny spot of England. It’s home to fantastic foodies creating perfect culinary creations, wonderful artisan craftsmen and women making some of the highest quality items across the globe, an eclectic mix of musicians, storytellers,Read More
When you’re on the Isle of Wight, there are hundreds and hundreds of activities that you can do to fill up the sunshine-filled days – but what about at night? Many people are looking for events, activities and nightlife long into the Twilight hours, or looking for a perfect spot to watch the sun goRead More
When it comes to any holiday, wherever you go in the world, you really can’t beat a bit of local knowledge to help you find the best sights to see, the best deals to be had, the best places to eat and the best attractions to visit. Sometimes, locals are keen to keep these hiddenRead More
