The Island’s annual literary festival is now in its 7th year. The festival offers a varied programme including biographies, history, gardening, crime fiction, maritime, drama, classical music, science and politics – there is something for all.

Over 50 speakers will be taking part over a 4 day programme at Northwood House in Cowes, including Alan Titchmarsh, Angela Levin, Johnny Mercer MP, Dominic Mighella, Sally Magnusson and many more.

Tickets will go on sale mid-August. To find out more visit the website and sign up for the newsletter. The IWLF is generously sponsored by Red Funnel.