The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 19th to 22nd June 2025 and is an event not to miss.
Starting the summer in style, the award winning Isle of Wight Festival takes place in June every year in the town of Newport and is steeped in history and recognised around the world for its amazing line-up, mixing legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
The Festival is famed for its heritage and as the UK’s first major music event of the summer; it gives festival goers a line up to love!
As expected this is a VERY busy time for the hotel, so get your reservations in quick! Just £50 deposit.
Cycling enthusiasts rejoice, The Randonee returns to the Island on Sunday the 4th of May!
For entrants, enjoy the scenic pleasures of the Isle of Wight with a 100km or 55km clockwise route. Entry is FREE, although a donation is welcomed.
Spectators have plenty of opportunity to catch a glimpse of the 300 cyclists on the day, our friendly team are on hand to advise some of the best local spots!
Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th May 2025
Take part in this year’s Isle of Wight walking festival, which includes the iconic Walk the Wight on Sunday May the 11th. 26-years after it first launched, the multi-award-winning IW Walking Festival remains one of the UK’s most loved and largest walking festivals, with routes and distances to suit all abilities.
Most walks are FREE, with a donation welcomed. Join thousands of others in exploring the beautiful Island by foot, witnessing it all, from lusciously green beauty spots, to sprawling sandy beaches and white cliff tops.
Ryde-A-Bus, as the name suggests, takes place in Ryde, a short walk from our hotel’s doors on Saturday and Sunday, 17th and 18th of May.
Travel on a variety of FREE vintage bus services from Ryde to selected destinations and attractions across The Island. Don’t forget to the visit the FREE entry bus museum, also in Ryde, to enhance your weekend experience.
The isle of Wight running Festival has become one of the biggest sporting events on the Island and a favourite of runners from all over the South of England.
Over a week, Sunday 1st - Sunday 8th of June, athletes of all levels can choose from circular cross-country routes, in the breath-takingly beautiful west Wight. Distances start at 5km, going all the way up to a half marathon, passing by the iconic Needles landmark.
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Hey there! Get ready to have a blast at Isle of Wight Pride on the 19th of July!
On Saturday morning the celebration begins with a traditional parade in Ryde. The parade will go down Queens Road, West Street, Cross Street, Union Street and end at the Esplanade, right next to the Acsensos Community Village the afternoon and evening entertainment will take place.
The Royal Esplanade Hotel is perfectly suited for a comfortable nights rest after a long day at Pride. Situated just a couple minutes walk from the arena. Just think, Full English Breakfast and Seaview Rooms!
For 10% off your booking with us here at The Royal Esplanade Hotel for Pride guests, please quote 'Pride10' when booking online or over the phone.
Lendy Cowes Week is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events and takes place between SATURDAY 2 AUGUST - FRIDAY 8 AUGUST 2025. Image by Paul Wyeth.
Find Out MoreFriday 22nd to Monday 25th August
No August Bank Holiday on The Isle of Wight, would be complete without the arrival 1000s of scooterists!
Enjoyable for scooterists and spectators alike, the town of Ryde hosts some of the best concerts and nightlife of the weekend, with scooters as far as the eye can see ,parked all along the Esplanade, with some of the best views from our very own Hotel’s windows!
Find Out MoreRyde Carnival will be back bigger and better than ever Saturday 23rd August and Saturday 30th August 2025!
This is a popular Carnival that started over more than hundred years ago.
Actors, dancers and bands arrive from all over the island participate in this carnival. The visitors can enjoy tempo music with the influence of Brazilian Samba, local bands that play on Steel Pans (originated from Trinidad), etc…
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Shanklin Theatre is open all year round hosting a full programme of professional and amateur productions and many amazing productions
Group Discounts Available
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