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Monkey Haven
Animal Collection / Zoo
Staplers Road
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 2NB
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 2NB
Tel: 01983 530885
Guide Prices
Winter special - £7 entry (valid from 1st November 2018 - 31st January 2019).
Great group deals for parties of 10 & more - just get in touch before you visit.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Cafe - Tea Room
- Catering for groups
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs - Activity booklets and trails for children
- Children's Meals - Children’s picnic box.
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area - for the under 5's and 'Funky Monkey' Adventure Play area for 6-14
Establishment Features
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours - Yes at various intervals throughout the day.
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Open on bank holidays
- Toilets
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On site parking
- On site parking close by
- Parking (free)
- Secure cycle parking
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - Keeper talks at various intervals throughout the day.
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport. From the A3054 to Ryde turn right onto Park Road and follow until you reach a mini roundabout. Take the third exit onto Whiterails road, follow past Butterfly world and we are situated 800 yards on the right hand side. From Coppins bridge in Newport, take the Ryde road via Wootton and turn immediately right at the top of the traffic lights onto Staplers road. Follow Staplers road for about 1.5 mile and we are situated on the left hand side just past the Lavender farm.From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, as above.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport. Turn right out of the ferry terminal, at the lights turn right signposted Wootton/Newport. Follow the main road up through Wootton and at the top of Wootton High Street turn left at the traffic lights by the Cedars pub. Follow Station road until you reach the mini roundabout and continue over onto Whiterails road which merges into Staplers road. We are situated on the right hand side 800 yards past Butterfly world.
Public Transport Directions
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport.From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1513
- Very Good303
- Average66
- Poor20
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- karen rDagenham, United KingdomI love monkeys!!
Wednesday, 16th January 2019Only a small place but we were there over 2 hours and our kids are hard to entertain teens!! If you have smaller kids I would imagine you could spend half the day here. Reasonably priced and good... Read full review - nancyt874Clanfield, United KingdomFascinating!
Wednesday, 16th January 2019The excellent reviews are well deserved. A wonderful monkey and owl sanctuary run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable people. The talks on monkeys, owls and meerkats were fascinating. The place is... Read full review - mredfern1887Isle of Wight, United KingdomTrip Type:Couplesamazing visitSunday, 20th January 2019poped in today when passing as islander paid just £7 each for 2 adults got there just before 12 so was able to have a talk from the keepers on the owls the meercats and the monkeys every 45 mins very... Read full review
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year - Gold 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence 2018 - Visit England Awards -
Visit England Gold Accolade 2017 - Visit England Awards -
Gold Accolade 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
2016/17 Beautiful South Awards for Excellence Gold 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame - 2015 2017
Opening Times
| Winter Opening (1 Nov 2018 - 29 Mar 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Open (30 Mar 2019 - 4 Nov 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
* Open from 10 7 days a week
Closes at 5pm in the summer 3pm all other times.
Last entry one hour before closing
Please see www.monkeyhaven.org for details and for Christmas opening times.
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