Heritage & history events

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Swinburne in Bonchurch

An immersive promenade performance through Bonchurch following the life and work of Victorian poet Algernon Swinburne.

10:30–12:00 · St Boniface Old Church · £11.55 · Booking required

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

The Steam Railway Proms

An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Concert starts 15:00; end time not found. · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · £18.00 · Dogs welcome · Booking required

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Fish and Chip Evenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Tuesday evening fish and chip events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through July and August 2026.

17:00–20:00 · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · £16.95 · Booking required

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Fish and Chip Evenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Tuesday evening fish and chip events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through July and August 2026.

17:00–20:00 · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · £16.95 · Booking required

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Lucy Bell Sketching Workshop

Unleash your inner artist in one of the UK's most stunning historical settings! Join acclaimed artist Lucy Bell for a transformative sketching workshop at the magnificent Brading Roman Villa. Surrounded by ancient mosaics and the echoes of history, you'll learn professional techniques to capture light, form, and texture on paper. This isn't just an art class—it's a chance to connect with heritage and creativity in a truly inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Lucy's expert guidance will take your skills to the next level. Secure your seat and start your artistic journey today!

10:00–15:00 · Brading Roman Villa · £15.00

VJ Day Event

Free museum entry on VJ Day with 1940s live music, vintage shuttle buses and wartime displays at the Ryde bus museum.

10:00–16:00 · Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum · Free

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Fish and Chip Evenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Tuesday evening fish and chip events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through July and August 2026.

17:00–20:00 · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · £16.95 · Booking required

Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Fish and Chip Evenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Tuesday evening fish and chip events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through July and August 2026.

17:00–20:00 · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · £16.95 · Booking required

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid

Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle

English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Carisbrooke · Paid

Great British Summer at Osborne

English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.

Official event continues to 6 September. · Osborne House · Paid