The Wurzels are appearing down on the farm this September!
Expect a right old knees-up… Jack Up Events are bringing the Scrumpy and Western band best known for their number one hit ‘The Combine Harvester’ to their farm site in Ryde for an evening of not-to-be-missed entertainment. Taking place on the evening of Saturday 3rd September at the all-new Retro Staycations American Airstream glamping site, expect a special extended set with all the hits, stories and jokes from a career spanning more than 52 years. As one of the UK's most enduring folk bands, The Wurzels formed in the 1960s. They've enjoyed plenty of chart success over the years, with their comedic folk hits
Something spooky at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine!
Celebrate spooky season at the Island’s largest tourist attractions this October! New for 2022, Robin Hill will transform the park into an immersive journey from the land of the living to the land of the dead for their first Festival of the Dead, inspired by Día de los Muertos, on select dates from the 7th - 29th October! Surround yourself with vibrant eruptions of light and colour inspired by the traditional Mexican celebration. Experience brand-new light installations within never seen before walkways to celebrate life in the land of the dead. Come together with friends and family members to honour passed loved ones
Robin Hill’s Night Glow spectacular set to return this weekend featuring UK’s FIRST Midnight Glow!
Industry specialists, Exclusive Ballooning, will re-join the Robin Hill team this weekend for the return of the event’s internationally renowned, evening spectacular, Night Glow! This year’s Isle of Wight Balloon festival transformed the park for a whole day of spectacular entertainment in a picturesque setting, and by popular demand, both teams will re-light the evening sky once again this August! The park is also set to hold the UK’s first ever Midnight Glow, produced by balloon expert, Andrew Holly. Sit back and enjoy a chilled glass of bubbly as you experience the art of aviation at its finest. This symphony of
New Maize Maze and Sunflower Meadow at Tapnell Farm
NEW TO TAPNELL FARM THIS SUMMER A huge Maize Maze and Sunflower Meadow has opened at Tapnell Farm on Monday 1st August, and will be open daily throughout the summer holidays, from 10am – 6pm. Great fun for all the family, the experience starts with a walk through a beautiful Sunflower Meadow to reach the entrance of the Maize Maze, which measures about 2 metres in height. A special platform with brightly coloured flag will indicate the middle and serves as a great spot for photos with stunning views across the countryside. It will also serve as a point of reference should
You can’t stop the beat!
You may hear the rhythms and sounds of an upbeat groove while you explore the Island's festivities this summer
Festival blues? Us too!
Abi Millichamp tells us about her fantastic weekend at this years Isle of Wight Festival! We’ve had a blast at this years Isle of Wight festival; the underwater theme encouraged an abundance of pirates and sea creatures to our Island shores, and despite the Island’s festival fun being over already for another year, a little mermaid tells us tickets for next year are already available! But we’ve still got a while to wait before it’s time to get the wellies and costumes out again, so for now, here’s a roundup of our 2022 festival favourites. After a 15 year gap Muse returned
An exciting summer at Robin Hill!
Become mesmerised as Robin Hill presents a whole host of incredible activity to kick off your Summer with a bang! From the 25th July – 26th August, the 88-acre attraction will welcome internationally renowned illusionist, Sean Alexander, for an evening spectacular of grand illusion, featuring mind-blowing tricks, as seen on TV, every Tuesday and Thursday! Celebrity fans of the infamous ‘Confusionist,’ such as Piers Morgan, have declared the show to be the ‘Best Magic Ever!’ and is certainly not one to miss this summer holiday season. The team at Robin Hill will also welcome back the explosive Brainiac daredevil scientists from the
‘A Passing Storm’, The view from The Pepperpot on The Isle of Wight, by Julia Tanner
“A PASSING STORM” by Julia Tanner This painting was inspired by the view from “The Pepperpot” on St Catherines Down on The Isle of Wight, looking over to the west of The Island, affectionately known as ‘The Back of The Wight’. We have been lucky enough to have taken many walks in this area and very often stood looking out to sea watching storms over The English Channel. They often pass The Island by, but on the odd occasion when we have been drenched the sun quickly comes out again - hence the title. THE LOCATION If you wish to walk up to
Ticket to Ryde set to ensure a free weekend of Jubilee celebrations
Ryde Esplanade will once again play host to what has so far this year become a Bank Holiday highlight as the free to attend music event, Ticket to Ryde makes a welcome return to Eastern Gardens. Organised by Jack Up Events for the whole community to enjoy, the special Jubilee edition of the event will feature live music from some of the Island’s best bands and artists including Fusion Party Band, The Baggy Wrinkles Blues Band, The Jammers and Hot Pocket. Favourites Real Dead Ringer – The Meat Loaf Show and High School Never Ends are once again guaranteed to draw