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Lower Hyde, on the outskirts of Shanklin is close to the sandy, sunshine beaches of South East Wight and the fun-packed attractions for all the family. Feeling energetic? Then there’s 65 miles of coastal paths waiting to the walked and explored.

Heated Outdoor Fun Pool with Flume

Adventure Playground

Indoor Spa Pool

Located in a rural setting amidst woodland running down to the sea, Thorness Bay is a great base for visiting the many attractions of West Wight, the scenic beaches and nearby Cowes.

Indoor Fun Pool with Slide

Adventure Playground

Regatta Sundeck

Overlooking Bembridge Bay, in a spectacular position, Nodes Point is set in 65 acres of parkland running down to the beach. From here, you can explore miles of scenic coastline including nearby Sandown, just a short drive away.

Indoor Fun Pool with Waterslide

The Harbour Bar

Adventure Playground

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Swimming Pools and Beaches

• Never leave children unsupervised.
• Never go swimming alone.
• Do not swim for 1 hour after a meal. Amongst other things do remember to familiarise yourself with and check the following: Depth markings in the swimming pool in relation to height of yourself and children and also for jumping and diving.
• Read any notices relating to the swimming pool and surrounding area and never swim when the pool is closed.
• Always check that there is water in the pool and take care when walking (never run) round the edge as it may be slippery. Tides and currents. Non swimming areas. Depth of water. Submerged objects

Holidays Isle Of Wight

50 ways to save on your holidays

Richard Browning

SCHOOLS are clamping down on parents who take their children on holiday during term time. At best, to get permission for even one extra day off at either end of a holiday requires a degree of form filling and letter writing that wouldn't be out of place in a Soviet police station. Even then, the final decision rests on the whim of the chairman of governors.

While the difference a day makes to a child's education is unquantifiable, it can add thousands of pounds to the price of a family holiday. But with this option of saving money virtually outlawed, how do you stick within the rules without breaking the bank?

Here are some examples from the article on how to save money on your holiday. Visit This is Money to read the holiday article in full.

13. Save up for the holiday you really want
You don't have to slum it. If you plan ahead and save your money like people did in the 'olden' days, you can have the holiday you want, where you want and when you want - even in the school holidays.

14. Take your bike
If you can't travel in the small hours, taking your family by car to the Continent in the summer can cost a small fortune. So long as you tell the ferry company in advance, most will allow you to take your bikes for free. This is especially viable if you're visiting Holland or the Belgian coast, which are famously rather flat.

15. Go youth hostelling
Did you know that in spite of the name, youth hostels are not the preserve of the young - and many have family rooms?

Holidays Isle Of Wight

16. Interail
Again, not just for gap-year students. There are many European and country-specific rail schemes to enjoy. If you're really savvy you can travel on the overnight trains with your own cabin to avoid booking a hotel.

17. Think about cheap hotel chains
In Britain, there's Travelodge and Holiday Inn Express among others. In France there are tons of them dotted all over the country with rooms for three people from less than £20 a night. They're close enough to all the major tourist areas to make it a real viable option for the cost-conscious francophile.

18. Do your own research online
You don't have to pay a fortune or spend years trawling the globe for the hidden gems. Just log on one or more of the travel websites and read the views of previous guests. Remember: cheap doesn't have to mean nasty.

Holidays Isle Of Wight

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Forest Side-Isle of Wight (near Cowes)

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Hunny Hill-Isle of Wight (near Cowes)

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Luccombe Village-Isle of Wight (near Shanklin)

Mark's Corner-Isle of Wight (near Cowes)

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Norton Green-Isle of Wight (near Yarmouth)

Parkhurst Forest-Isle of Wight (near Cowes)

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Queen's Bower-Isle of Wight (near Sandown)

Rew Street-Isle of Wight (near Cowes)

Rookley Green-Isle of Wight (near Shanklin)

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St Lawrence-Isle of Wight (near Ventnor)

Thorley Street-Isle of Wight (near Yarmouth)

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Whiteley Bank-Isle of Wight (near Shanklin)

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Holidays Isle Of Wight

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