Charles I, Queen Victoria and Alfred Lord Tennyson have all been residents. In more recent times the Isle of Wight is remembered for three pop festivals between 1968 and 1970.

These internationally famous events witnessed the last performances by both Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.

Today Island life continues to be cross cultural:

• A symphony or two on the lawn of Osborne House.
  
• 'A la Carte' at the George Hotel, Yarmouth - why not sail there?
  
• A Jazz fest or two.
  
• Alternative Culture - Sandown & Shanklin Rugby club.
  
• The newly revived Music Festival.

One thing is for certain there is something for everyone