Visit Isle of Wight this Summer

Embrace the magic of summer on the Isle of Wight!

Summer provides the perfect opportunity to press pause, escape the chaos and embark on a family adventure like no other. With its stunning coastline, rolling hills, and rich history, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination for a summer family holiday.

Seeking adventure? The Island has an array of thrilling activities that will ignite the spirit of exploration within every family member.

So why not gather the family and Say Yes to the Isle of Wight this holiday season? With its natural beauty, endless activities, and warm community, it’s the perfect place to create cherished memories with your loved ones.

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Tapnell Farm Park

Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0YJ

Set in beautiful countryside, surrounded by amazing views of the Island and the Solent, Tapnell Farm Park is an award-winning, all weather attraction – perfect for a family day out!

There’s so much to see and do, with just as much indoors as outdoors! Jumping pillows and trim trail, crazy golf and footy shoot-out, pedal go karts and climbing wall, indoor basketball, soft play and animal barn.

Join our keepers in the paddocks and for daily feeding in the Wallaby & Meerkat walkabout. Get ‘hands-on’ with the animals, including feeding, bugs & beasties and barn enrichment.

Check out our events, plus NEW for 2023: daily falconry shows in the school holidays!

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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown, PO36 8QB

With a vast collection of animals, adventure play parks, quiz trails and loads of kids activities, an amazing café with sea views, a shop with local eco-friendly toys and an historic Palmerston fort to explore, the Sanctuary promises a truly wild and wonderful family day out!

From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, there are an incredible variety of animals. See amazing tigers, lions, lynx, lemurs, monkeys, meerkats, reptiles and many more species.

Families can enjoy some very special experience, such as Tiger and Lion Feeds, the Lemur Experience, Junior Keeper for the day and more.

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Monkey Haven

Monkey Haven, Staplers Road, Newport, PO30 2NB

Swing by and say hello to Monkey Haven, the Isle of Wight’s gold award-winning primate rescue centre.
It’s a great place to relax, have fun and meet some amazing animals.

From the mighty Siamangs and Mueller’s gibbons to Mangabeys, Capuchins and the critically endangered Cotton-top tamarins, this special sanctuary cares for many different primate species making the Haven a truly wonderful place to visit

You’ll come face to face with all kinds of rescued animals, including the singing Lar gibbons, meerkats, reptiles and birds of prey. You could even get the chance to handle a snake or meet an owl during one of the regular keeper talks and animal feeds throughout the day.

There are two children’s play areas, activity booklets, free wifi, Haven App, a lovely tea room and many picnic areas. The Haven has full disabled access and easy parking – and tickets are valid for a free return trip within 7 days!

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Don’t miss our competition to win a family ticket to Monkey Haven!

The Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, PO38 3AA

Bring the family to our fun, award-winning Donkey Sanctuary this summer.

We rescue donkeys and ponies, giving them a loving and forever home in the beautiful Wroxall valley on the Isle of Wight. Our charity relies entirely on visitor donations and adoptions.

We are open daily from 10am until 4.30pm and its Free entry and parking!

See how many donkeys you can meet, interact with, and enjoy a Donkey Experience – help groom, walk, or pamper a donkey then visit our award-winning Café & popular Gift shop.

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Ventnor Botanic Garden

Ventnor Botanic Garden, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, PO38 1UL

Ventnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable microclimate at the heart of the famous ‘Undercliff.’ An innovative Botanic Garden for the 21st century.

‘Britain’s Hottest Garden’ is set amongst 20,000 rare and subtropical plants, ten secret gardens & tunnel and children can explore the Champion Tree Trail, Lizard Safari & Dinosaur Trail.

With over 13 Gardens to explore from Australia to Japan, there’s an impressive collection of succulents and cacti including huge spiky agaves and flowering aloes. Sun-loving herbs, giant echiums, vibrant tender bedding plants and mature palm trees thrive here, as do many colourful South African treasures, Australian eucalyptus, bottlebrushes, tree ferns, and much more.

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Don’t miss our competition to win a family ticket to Ventnor Botanic Garden!

Wight Karting

Wight Karting Westridge, Brading Rd, Ryde, PO33 1QS

Share in our passion for delivering motorsport to the young, old, and everyone in-between. Its awesome fun for 8 to 88yrs at Wight Karting, Ryde, Isle of Wight-the place to introduce the risks and skills required behind the wheel in a safe, friendly environment. Drive our 520m floodlit track in all weathers, in all the gear and you’ll feel the adrenaline rush like a real racing driver. Standard package requires 2 hours of your time for a visit with 4 people.

Individual pricing available for young people joining our Junior Track Days , our kids parties, and our Advanced Race School