“Some adventures are written. Others are walked.”
Isle of Wight Follies

44 creatures. 44 real locations. 1 mythical island quest.

Walk the island. Solve the legends. have a drink!

What is this?

The Isle of Wight Follies is an island-wide storytelling game that blends myth, map, and memory.
With 44 creature quests, it's a family-friendly folklore adventure that lives in print, online, and in the real world.

Start the isle of wight treasure hunt, guided by the sphinx

How it works

📖 Read the Tale
Read the tale of a mythological creature
🧭 Follow the Clues
Scan or browse to find their last-known location
📷 Complete the Quest
Explore the Isle and uncover real-world clues

No GPS. No downloads. Just stories, curiosity, and a little bit of magic.

START YOUR JOURNEY

All quests start with a story:

Cover - Isle of Wight Follies Myths and Legends by Mark McIntyre

Adventure Edition

Full colour 8 x 10 inch, big format, QR-linked, with wonderful artwork.

£25

Isle of Wight Follies - Legendary Anthology front

Classic Edition

Black & white 6x9 paperback

£12.50

QUEST LOG

Your recordings of your adventures.

Isle of Wight Follies - Legendary Anthology ebook

Kindle Edition

Digital version, free with Kindle Unlimited

£1.99

START YOUR JOURNEY

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Some quests will guide you to real-world gems, like the café where the Sea Serpent snacks on garlic ice cream.
Others might send you past historic ruins, tucked-away beaches, or hidden forest paths.

Stop. Explore. Refuel. And support the island’s brilliant small businesses.

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