Events

This September, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary are marking 50 years of conservation, compassion and connection with an unforgettable celebration event taking place on Saturday, 19th September. Join them for an evening full of family entertainment, including:  Bubbleology displays from The Lovely Bubbly Show  Live acoustic music from Ruby  Glitter face painting  Performances from Melodic Choir  Animal talks and feeds  Roaming performances from The New Carnival Company  Cocktail bar  Barbecue and other local food stalls An epic, Wildheart-themed drone show finale from LumaNation! The details: Location: Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight Date: Saturday, 19th September Times: 5pm to 8:30pm Tickets: Adults £16.50, Child £13.50, Under 3s FREE More information

Sunrise Breakfasts The popular Sunrise Breakfasts are returning to Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this summer! They will be opening the doors to the Sanctuary from 8:30am, so you can have a delicious breakfast with them while enjoying a rare early morning encounter with their rescued animals. Numbers are restricted, giving you extra space to enjoy the grounds and spend time with their animals when the Sanctuary is at its quietest. Your ticket includes access to the Sanctuary from 8:30am to 10am and a delicious freshly made grab ‘n’ go breakfast and hot drink*. Please make your food selection when booking your tickets so they

Football fans are invited to experience three huge England match nights this June at the spectacular Amphitheatre at Robin Hill Adventure Park. Supporters can watch England take on Croatia, Ghana and Panama live on the big screen in a unique outdoor atmosphere packed with entertainment, music and pre-match excitement. Doors will open two hours before kick-off for fans to enjoy special big-screen sporting highlights, DJ music, and football-themed activities including a Keepie Uppie and Penalty Challenge in aid of the Wight Games Festival charities.     Match Schedule England v Croatia – 17th June – Doors open at 6.30pm and Kick-off 9:00pm England v Ghana – 23rd

February Half Term: West Wight Sports and Community Centre are excited to release their February Half Term programme of activities for children, between Monday 16th and Sunday 22nd February. They have both land and pool-based sessions for children aged 4 and above to enjoy throughout the week. To view the programme and find out more information, click the link below: February Half Term Programme - West Wight Sports and Community Centre     Southampton Marathon: They are delighted to announce that they have secured charity places for the Southampton Marathon this year. The event takes place on Sunday 3rd May, and they are now accepting applications. To apply,

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

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

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

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

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