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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

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

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

Former Robin Hill favourite, the Cows Express, is set for a magical Blackgang revival Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, has announced. The exciting new attraction set to launch in 2026 reimagined with all the quirky charm and imagination the Isle of Wight attraction is famous for. The ride will be familiar to fans of the Island’s sister park, Robin Hill, where it previously operated as the Cows Express. Now, the much-loved train has undergone a full refurbishment, has a new colourway and will have a whole new theme. Whilst details of that remain unknown, Blackgang Chine have exclusively confirmed to

Blackgang Chine is excited to announce the launch of its Summer Season Pass – offering unbeatable value for local residents looking to make the most of the school holidays. For just £40 per person (for visitors over 1 metre in height – under 1 metre go free), families can enjoy unlimited visits from 21st July to 31st August 2025, including access to the park’s hugely popular Summer Fest events.     There will be 5 of these vibrant summer evenings feature late-night opening, a high-energy foam party, live DJ sets, and fireworks displays – all included at no extra cost for pass holders. There

Adventure-seekers, get ready to soar! Robin Hill Adventure Park is proud to unveil The Adrenaline Zone, a brand-new, multi-level aerial playground opening to the public on Friday, 6th June 2025. Designed for those who love height, speed, and adrenaline-pumping action, The Adrenaline Zone features a dynamic range of high-energy attractions, guaranteed to challenge and excite visitors of all ages. At the heart of the new zone is OZONE - an 18-metre-high ropes tower offering jaw-dropping views and exhilarating thrills. And that’s just the beginning.     Key Attractions Include: OZONE - A towering ropes challenge standing 18 metres tall ZOOM - A high-speed roller