The Isle of Wight: beautiful, blissful and breath-taking
The Isle of Wight is a beautiful place. It is somewhere where you can relax and allow the bliss to take over. I first visited this magical place with my family; it was an unforgettable holiday. The breathtaking Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England. It is well known for its beaches and seafront promenades where you can feast your eyes on the historical vintage beach huts. Seeing sights such as the iconic Appley Tower will allow you to forget the stress of life, revitalising your happiness. The sun is like a golden galleon in the sky, mirrored in the glistening teal water. The water laps against the golden sand, a delicate layer of sparkling topaz. This awe-inspiring place envelops you with contentment.
Rich in historical sites, the Isle of Wight has both well-known and some unknown. From dinosaur remains to fossil beds, to dwellings and artefacts dating back to epochs such as the Bronze Age and Iron Age, the the Isle of Wight is an incredible and mysterious place to visit. Between 8-9000 years ago, this island wasn’t known to man. Being under water, its existence was not known; flooding meant that the island was cut off from Britain. The Isle of Wight is so called because thousands of years ago called it was named ‘Wiht’, meaning ‘raised’ or ‘what rises over the sea’. If you have a passion for history, then the Isle of Wight is a great place for you. If not, you can kick back and relax on the blissful beaches or alternatively fill your journey with adventure.
The Needles Landmark Attraction is a place you can relax on the sheltered beach, bordered by the protective cliffs, and look out on the crystal-clear water that encircles the island. This beach is called Alum Bay. You can also take a breath-taking journey on the chair lift that overlooks the astonishing cliffs. At the bottom have a stroll around the beach and look at the ancient fossils deep within the cliff face.
Cowes is the town that faces the smaller East Cowes, linked by a chain ferry. On the ground, you can see symbols representing the chain ferry, such as knot shapes, waves or ships. You could always visit The Wight Military and History Museum. This is operated by a charity and it has some very fascinating pieces of history. One thing that I always remember was the little café called Tiffins. It sells some very appetising food and all the combinations imaginable of delicious yogurt shakes. It is a yachting and boating town and you can almost always see a contented person on a boat in the Solent.
The Isle of Wight is most recognised as having blissful, breath-taking beaches which is a magnet for any summer tourists. Shanklin beach is well known and has a carpet of golden shavings accompanied by waves that crawl gently to the shore. There is the most beautiful place behind the beach that is only a short walk away called Shanklin Chine. This astonishingly magnificent place has ascending cavernous walls that are enveloped in lush green elegant carpets. A spectacular waterfall plummets down into the dark green depths of the cave. Over all this scenery is a picturesque bridge that any pedestrian would be pleasured to walk on. Ryde is another beach but it contrasts to every other beach for it has the Appley Tower that protects every grain of gold that basks in the sun. From the beach you can view the Spinnaker Tower, off the mainland in Portsmouth.
By Alice Cronin, Year 7
Rich in historical sites, the Isle of Wight has both well-known and some unknown. From dinosaur remains to fossil beds, to dwellings and artefacts dating back to epochs such as the Bronze Age and Iron Age, the the Isle of Wight is an incredible and mysterious place to visit. Between 8-9000 years ago, this island wasn’t known to man. Being under water, its existence was not known; flooding meant that the island was cut off from Britain. The Isle of Wight is so called because thousands of years ago called it was named ‘Wiht’, meaning ‘raised’ or ‘what rises over the sea’. If you have a passion for history, then the Isle of Wight is a great place for you. If not, you can kick back and relax on the blissful beaches or alternatively fill your journey with adventure.
The Needles Landmark Attraction is a place you can relax on the sheltered beach, bordered by the protective cliffs, and look out on the crystal-clear water that encircles the island. This beach is called Alum Bay. You can also take a breath-taking journey on the chair lift that overlooks the astonishing cliffs. At the bottom have a stroll around the beach and look at the ancient fossils deep within the cliff face.
Cowes is the town that faces the smaller East Cowes, linked by a chain ferry. On the ground, you can see symbols representing the chain ferry, such as knot shapes, waves or ships. You could always visit The Wight Military and History Museum. This is operated by a charity and it has some very fascinating pieces of history. One thing that I always remember was the little café called Tiffins. It sells some very appetising food and all the combinations imaginable of delicious yogurt shakes. It is a yachting and boating town and you can almost always see a contented person on a boat in the Solent.
The Isle of Wight is most recognised as having blissful, breath-taking beaches which is a magnet for any summer tourists. Shanklin beach is well known and has a carpet of golden shavings accompanied by waves that crawl gently to the shore. There is the most beautiful place behind the beach that is only a short walk away called Shanklin Chine. This astonishingly magnificent place has ascending cavernous walls that are enveloped in lush green elegant carpets. A spectacular waterfall plummets down into the dark green depths of the cave. Over all this scenery is a picturesque bridge that any pedestrian would be pleasured to walk on. Ryde is another beach but it contrasts to every other beach for it has the Appley Tower that protects every grain of gold that basks in the sun. From the beach you can view the Spinnaker Tower, off the mainland in Portsmouth.
By Alice Cronin, Year 7