If you like to be active when you’re on the Island, keep checking this section for great deals on active things to do. Plus check out the accommodation deals especially for those looking for an active break.
February half term offer
Entry to Robin Hill Adventure Park is just £9.99! Buy a ticket for one date and visit anytime between the 14 February and 23 February 2026. You can choose the best day to visit, no matter the weather and you can return for a second time for just £1.99.
This means if you were thinking of getting a 2026 membership pass, you can buy it now and get an extra 9 DAYS to enjoy it, you can always upgrade your February day ticket to a pass when you visit!
Book your ticket online here.
*Please note that after the 23 February 2026 the park will then close until 21st March 2026, when our season officially starts.*
*Please also note that it is only Robin Hill Adventure Park open, not The Adrenaline Zone.*
Dickens House Party at The Royal
Slip back into the world of Charles Dickens with a captivating weekend at The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight
Step into a world of wit, warmth and wonder as The Royal Hotel proudly presents its Dickens House Party — an exclusive new weekend event celebrating Charles Dickens’ works and his rich connection to the Isle of Wight.
This unique event brings together for the very first time, as hosts and in performance, Gerald Dickens and his brother Ian Dickens – great-great-grandsons of Charles Dickens. Gerald, renowned worldwide for his one-man theatrical performances, and Ian, a long-time Isle of Wight resident and joint guardian of the family legacy, come together to give guests a unique insight into their famous ancestor’s life and works.
The Royal Hotel has been the Isle of Wight’s most sought-after luxury retreat since 1832; the hotel restaurant has held 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years and is the centre of fine dining on the island. The Royal is also known as the home of afternoon tea, a tradition first developed here by Queen Victoria – a frequent visitor to the hotel.
Dickens himself stayed at The Royal in 1838 and returned to the island for four months in 1849 while writing ‘David Copperfield’. He famously described Bonchurch and Ventnor as “it is the prettiest place I ever saw in my life, either at home or abroad.” Now you are invited to follow in his footsteps.
Inclusive of:
- Gerald Dickens' world-renowned theatrical performance of “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby”
- An evening of light-hearted extracts from Dickens’ works and anecdotes about his life and time on the Isle of Wight.
- Welcome Drink on arrival
- Set 3 Course Meal each evening
- Full English breakfast each morning
- Free return car ferry or foot passenger ferry
- Car parking and EV charging
Just £529 per couple for a 2-night stay in a Classic King/Twin.
PLUS - half price room upgrades available
* The free, self-guided Charles Dickens Trail — visiting many of the places where Dickens stayed, lived and found inspiration during his time on the Island — is available for guests who wish to explore it at their leisure. Complimentary route maps are provided. Please note that this is an independent, self-guided walk and is not organised or supervised by The Royal Hotel.
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Car-free Offer - 5% Discount
Receive 5% off if you travel to Goodleaf Tree Climbing by foot, bicycle or public transport.
Please click here to book or call 0333 800 1188 or email info@goodleaf.co.uk - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk when enquiring.
Coffee & Cake Offer in January
You’ll always find a warm welcome at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, whatever the weather (and even with the odd road closure!). Winter is a lovely time to visit, offering a calm and unhurried way to enjoy everything the sanctuary has to offer.
Wander at your own pace around the grounds and barns and say hello to more than 100 donkeys, along with ponies, a mule and a horse. Afterwards, make your way to our café for a well-deserved treat. From 1 to 31 January 2026, enjoy £1.50 off when you purchase a coffee and cake together.
Our cake selection is freshly updated and always tempting whether you love a Vicky Sponge or an oaty flapjack! Accompany by your favourite coffee and you’ve got the perfect pick-me-up for long, dark January days.
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, including café and shop are open daily from 10.30am to 3pm.
This offer is available seven days a week throughout January 2026.
Sustainable offer - 20% off
Travel to Newport Roman Villa by bike or bus* and get a 20% discount on entry.
*Show your bus ticket on the Southern Vectis app.
Tots Taster Sessions - £22
20 minutes of riding
Maximum of 3 in a group
A fantastic opportunity to give horse riding a go and learn the basics.
For ages 2-8 years
Rosettes are awarded at the end of the sessions!
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