Robin Hill launch “Mudder Run” on Saturday 3rd January 2026
Robin Hill Adventure Park is kicking off the new year with a splash and plenty of mud as it hosts the Robin Hill Mudder Run on Saturday, 3rd January 2026. Set in the park’s stunning woodland and hillside trails, the event promises a fun-filled day of fitness, laughter, and teamwork for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from three muddy challenges: 1K Mini Mudder age 4-14 (10:00) 5K or 10k Mudder Challenge age 14 and over (start times between 11.00 – 13.00) Tickets are £12.00 for the Mini Mudder and £18.00 for the 5k and 10k runs with £2.00 from
Christmas at Tapnell… A Magical Winter Woodland Village
TICKETS ON SALE NOW Tapnell Farm Park is bringing festive cheer to families this December with ‘Christmas at Tapnell…A Magical Winter Woodland Village’ offering a barn full of hands-on activities, fe stive fun, and a special visit to meet Santa and Mrs Claus. Running on selected dates between 6 - 23 December, the Events Barn will be transformed into a quintessential winter woodland village, complete with twinkling lights, snow-dusted trees, cheeky characters, and a sleigh fit for Santa. Families can enjoy a 35-minute festive trail packed with activities, crafts and photo opportunities, before the highlight of the experience – a private family
Pumpkins, Parties and Play: October Half Term Fun at Tapnell Farm Park
From Saturday 18 to Friday 31 October, Tapnell Farm Park is welcoming families for an autumn programme brimming with seasonal fun, animal encounters, and a brand-new Halloween celebration. BOO-MANIA - all included with Farm Park admission and the Summer Season Pass: Half Term Highlights (Daily, 18 – 31 October): • Pumpkin Pick ’n’ Mix (11am-3pm): A gourd-geous shop is filled with pumpkins of every shape and size, ready to be chosen, decorated, carved or proudly carried home for your doorstep display. • Pumpkin Carving & Decorating (11am-3pm): Creative stations for spooky or silly masterpieces, with all the tools provided (and none of the mess
Slomo and Tapnell Farm team up for the biggest Winter Warmer wellbeing pop-up on the Isle of Wight so far
Serial entrepreneurs and wellness advocates Josie and Rob da Bank are back at Tapnell Farm for the third year running with their most far-reaching festival of wellbeing yet. Boasting their Temple Sauna with a capacity of 10, the UK’s original Floating Sauna on the lake with space for 4, plus a pair of their eye-catching Dutch hot tubs. With Tapnell Farm’s new padel court, a cosy hut massage space, and a busy schedule of yoga, breathwork and meditation, this is the place to unwind on the Island this winter. Not forgetting The Cow for hearty food and drinks, and the Tom’s
Blackgang Chine Celebrates Triple Success at UK Theme Park Awards
Blackgang Chine is celebrating after scooping three awards at this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, recognising excellence across the visitor attractions industry. The Isle of Wight attraction, which is also the UK’s oldest amusement park, took home: Gold for Best Customer Service (Small) Silver for Best Seaside Park (South) Bronze for Best Marketing Campaign (Talking Bins with Joe Sugg) With tens of thousands of votes from the public, coupled with judging by an expert panel, competition was tougher than ever. For Blackgang Chine, this recognition is particularly special. The Gold win for Best Customer Service reflects the park’s dedication to creating memorable experiences for every guest. “Customer
Westover Farm Pumpkins is back for October 2025!
Back for its third year of fabulous family fun, perfect picture prospects and autumn adventures – Westover Farm Pumpkins is opening again October 2025. Becoming Islanders’ favourite autumn tradition, the patch is open at weekends in October as well as half term. The pick-your-own pumpkin patch is set over 10 acres with over 20 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in various shapes, sizes and colours. Visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find their perfect pumpkin(s)! With the beautiful West Wight countryside as its scenic backdrop, the pumpkin patch is a picturesque autumn outing. Along with the
Blackgang Chine Needs Your Vote to Win Big at the UK Theme Park Awards
Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park and key contributor to the Isle of Wight tourism, has been shortlisted in four major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it needs your vote to bring the trophies home. Celebrated for its creativity, charm and multi-generational legacy Blackgang Chine has been recognised in the following categories: Best Customer Service – backed by an outstanding 98% score in its most recent VisitEngland Quality Assessment. Best Reimagined Ride – for the brilliantly reinvented Jolly Robin, which incorporates a great use of an old Blackgang Chine favourite Jonah’s whale. Best Seaside
A Summer of Non-Stop Fun at Tapnell Farm Park
Tapnell Farm Park is dialling up the fun this summer with an action-packed programme of daily animal encounters, all-weather adventures, and two showstopping weekly events – all included with Farm Park admission. Here’s what you can enjoy at Tapnell Farm Park this summer: Find endless ways to keep your little adventurers entertained at Tapnell Farm Park with the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor fun for families, whatever the weather. When the skies turn grey, children can enjoy hours of excitement in the undercover Adventure Barn, featuring trampolines, pedal go-karts, and impressive Tower Slide. For younger visitors, the three-story Indoor Soft Play
Aspire Brings Back ‘Summer Food & Fun’ Programme to Ryde, Lake and Shanklin
Free activity days for children on free school meals return this August across four community venues Aspire Ryde is excited to announce the return of its free “Summer Food & Fun” sessions this August, welcoming eligible children across four community venues in Ryde, Lake and Shanklin. Running throughout the summer holidays, Summer Food & Fun offers creative play, nutritious meals, and a welcoming space for children who are entitled to free school meals. Sessions will be held at the Aspire Soft Play and Café in Ryde, the Aspire Creative Hub in Ryde, the new Aspire Creative Hub in Shanklin and Wightwater Adventure
School’s out! Your guide to summer on the Isle of Wight
Summer on the Isle of Wight has a laid-back, fun vibe that makes it the perfect place to unwind. The beaches are busy with families building sandcastles, people swimming in the sea, and others just soaking up the sun. There’s always something going on—whether it’s a carnival, a food market, or just a cozy pub garden buzzing with chatter. You can take scenic walks along the cliffs, hop on a bike and explore the countryside, or chill with an ice cream while watching the waves. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and everything feels a bit brighter. With