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Experience the Magic of the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival 2024

  BRIGHSTONE, Isle of Wight – Get ready for the most Christmassy event of the year! The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival returns from Thursday, 5th December to Sunday, 8th December 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration of festive fun and community spirit. Featuring over 150 gorgeously decorated Christmas trees across nine picturesque venues in and around Brighstone, Mottistone, and Calbourne, this festival is a firm favourite of Islanders and visitors alike. Venues open 10am until 5pm, unless stated otherwise.   Special Opening Service Kick off the festive season with the Lights of Love service on Wednesday, 4th December, at St Mary’s Church in Brighstone. This

Legendary Broadcaster Celebrates 60 Year TV Anniversary Milestone with a Special One-Off Show on the Isle of Wight

With a career spanning six decades, Fred Dinenage has earned his place as one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters. His journey in television commenced in 1964. Fast forward 60 years and 2024 marks Fred's sixtieth anniversary as a revered reporter and TV presenter. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Jack Up Events are inviting Islanders to celebrate with the man himself - in person - at Shanklin Theatre on Saturday 2nd November.   Audiences will fondly remember his association with Southern Television, and its subsequent incarnations as TVS and Meridian Broadcasting, which remain a defining thread of Fred’s professional life. He is also well

Ventnor Fringe 18th-27th July 2025

Discover the best new music, comedy & theatre at the Isle of Wight's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe.Taking place over 10 days in July the festival transforms the Island's southernmost town with a whole world of pop-up venues and bars in every conceivable space, hosting over 150 different shows offering something for everyone.     From cutting-edge cabaret to spectacular circus, events take place in a 'Festival Village' in the beautiful Ventnor Park where there are a number of Big Tops and tented venues, but venture beyond this main site and you may discover events in ancient churches, underground bunkers, locals front rooms

The Live & Wild Weekend at Tapnell Farm Park

Get ready for a weekend of squirming, wriggling, and wild fun as Tapnell Farm Park presents The Live & Wild Weekend on 14th & 15th September! This two-day all weather event promises a thrilling combination of educational entertainment, hands-on experiences, and family fun, perfect for those who are crackers about creepy crawlies!     Live & Wild Show Prepare to be entertained and educated with the Live & Wild Show – an exciting performance that’s guaranteed to enthral audiences of all ages. Delivered with a healthy dose of comedy, challenges, and interactive fun, this show invites everyone to learn through laughter. With a focus

All The Queen’s Horses – 20th-22nd August

    Join Queen Victoria at Osborne for a day at the races as Her Majesty’s horses charge into view! Place your bets and cheer on your riders against the backdrop of the Queen’s beloved island home. As merry music fills the air, immerse yourself in the thrill and excitement of exceptional horsemanship – who will reign supreme? In between these magnificent displays, enjoy dazzling sidesaddle performances, meet Victoria herself, catch a Punch & Judy show and more!     Book online and save 15% here.  

Blackgang Chine Season Finale Firework Display

    Blackgang Chine is hosting a one-off special event to see the season out with a literal bang as they present what they say will be their biggest firework display ever. Already known for their clifftop firework displays throughout the summer, the team at Blackgang Chine are wanting to put on a show before they close for winter. Park Manager Dan White said, “We know how much people love the evening parties and firework displays of Summer Fest, so we wanted to do one final epic event to see the season out in style. We’ve worked with our pyro team, and inhouse talent

Summer activities at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Join The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for a summer filled with exciting activities from July 27th to August 31st 2024. Whether you're a devoted donkey lover or just seeking a fun day out, they have something for everyone, every day of the week. Daily summer activities Donkey Experiences: A favourite activity - a chance for you to get fully immersed at life at the donkey sanctuary for a couple of hours. This really is something special! You'll be with a member of their dedicated and expert team for a unique behind-the-scenes experience of the sanctuary. Find out how they care for their animals, take care

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Let’s Party One Last Time

Dear Jack Up Partygoers, it is with heavy hearts that we announce this year’s Jack Up Summer Party will be our last for now and that we have decided to take a break on our festival journey. However, fear not! Everything is in place to ensure that 2024 will be a fitting celebration of 10 incredible years, please join us if you possibly can! We never imagined that what was originally intended to be a one-off celebration of the 1980’s back in 2013, would capture the hearts of so many and we would like to thank all of our loyal attendees for

Summer in the Farm Park

From Saturday 27th July to Friday 30th August, visitors at Tapnell Farm Park can enjoy a summer packed with additional daily activities and special events to keep the whole family entertained, come rain or shine.   MOO-MANIA! - The Island's Ultimate Kids Rave! Every Tuesday from 30th July to 27th August, the Farm Park will be open from 10am – 8pm, so you can enjoy a day of play, then from 4pm, join us for the Island’s Ultimate Kids Rave with MOO-MANIA!  Expect dance competitions, magic shows, circus games, live DJ, confetti cannons and much more! This all-weather event is included with Farm

BIG Bear Ride

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is hugely excited to announce their BIG Bear Ride, which is being held on Sunday, 21st July. Two intrepid cyclists, Neil and Rolf, from the London Penny Farthing Club will be cycling across the Isle of Wight on their penny farthing bicycles dressed as BEARS! Yes, you heard that right!! Their endeavours are to help us raise funds for the rescue of Benji and Balu, two European Brown Bears who have spent their lives in a concrete cage at the side of a restaurant in Azerbaijan. The event will start from Albert Cottage in East Cowes at 9am

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