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We are thibnking of going to the Isle of Wight next year for a fortnight.

Our two lads are 12 and 16.

Is there likely to be enough to occupy them for two weeks?

some nice sites there av looked at it my self not made my mind up yet

We spent a fabulous 3 weeks on the Isle of Wight last year, we were there the last week of July and the first 2 in August, the weather was in the main good and we enjoyed every minute of our stay.

we stayed at Whitefield forest just off the main Ryde to Sandown road, we can thoroughly recommend this site, friendly owners excellent facilities, easy access, bus stop at the end of the drive and Tesco just down the road. We will certainly be returning in the future.

The island itself is a hive of activity and has something for everyone, there is definitely enough to keep you entertained.

Thanks for all your replies

You have persuaded us.

We will be booking for the two weeks very soon!

i was on the island for about 50 weeks this year!

camped for about 5 of them

tbh, if your kids are the same as mine (the ones roughly the same age as yours) you will not get anything to occupy them on the site alone.

if this is the case then i would highly reccomend comforts farm for a cheap, no frills base.

it is close to Cowes (1st week aug is cowes week and will be booked up anywhere near cowes) newport is within 10 minute drive and it near the main bus route to newport (every 7 mins)

stay away from the west wight, it is not the most young person friendly side lol! not much to do for them.

shanklin/sandown is where it wil be buzzing most for them, with most things to do.

nodes point is a good park resorts st helens way,

as said before, i would go for a no frills site, as there is soooo much to do outside the site.

hth