Isle of Wight
A sun-drenched island off England's south coast, packed with dramatic cliffs, rolling downs, and golden beaches.
From King's Cross St Pancras: 3 h 27 min by train · Over 4 h by car
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Quick facts
The island has been separated from mainland England for roughly 8,000 years.
Multicoloured sand cliffs at Alum Bay display 21 distinct natural geological layers.
The Isle of Wight has more sunshine hours annually than almost anywhere else in England.
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