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For many families, travelling abroad for half term is too expensive and just too much hassle. So, what if there was somewhere that you could travel to easily and by crossing the water feel as though you were leaving the country. Then look no further and choose the Isle of Wight for your May half term adventures.
Whatever you want to do over the May half term holiday, you’ll find plenty of activities, attractions and fresh air on the sunny Isle to suit all ages from the tiniest people to the pickiest of teenagers. There are miles of beaches to explore and beach-comb, dinosaur footprints to discover and fossils to find as well as waves to surf and sandcastles to build. For keen walkers and cyclists there are flat trails to follow as well as more challenging routes including a round the Island cycle path. Take a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
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The Island’s attractions are open for business during the holidays and often offer special shows and events during half term. Blackgang Chine, Robin Hill, the Isle of Wight Zoo, Amazon World Zoo Park and Tapnell Farm are all great places for kids to enjoy the rides, animals and run around to their heart’s content. There are on site refreshments available too so you can really make a day of it. There plenty of history too on the Island and Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle should be on your visit list as should the historic Needles Battery and The Isle of Wight Steam Railway with its fabulous Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock and museum. The ever popular Needles Landmark Attraction should definitely be on your list too.
Many of the Island’s hotels, holiday accommodation, beaches, pubs and restaurants are dog friendly so you could bring the dog and have a real family half term and while we’re talking about food, you’ll be spoiled for choice. From beach side cafes to pubs, fine dining and cream teas, there’s something to tempt everyone’s taste and suit everyone’s budget. Enjoy local produce, fresh fish and go home feeling that you really have had a true Isle of Wight half term experience.
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Whatever you decide to do and however you’re travelling, it couldn’t be easier to get to the Isle of Wight via Lymington, Southampton, Southsea or Portsmouth. There are regular rail connections to the south coast via SWR.
Travelling as a foot passenger is simple due to our excellent transport links with trains, buses, foot passenger ferries and our hovercraft service.
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YARMOUTH
After the success of Talk to the Animals earlier in the year, Terry Antular and his team of animal communication experts have been given their own all singing all dancing live talk show on prime time this May half term!
Lights, Camera, Action..…
Childrens Events
HAVENSTREET
Visit the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for the Teddy Bear Days between the 20th - 25th October.
For five days William the Station Master bear will be allowing all children who come to the Railway with their favourite bear a FREE travel journey…
Family
ARRETON
Head to Arreton Barns on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May for Arreton Barks Dog Show. The Island's largest arts and craft centre becomes a hub for waggy tails and canine conundrums. Known for many amazing events, the Barns will be home to a 'more than'…
Childrens Events
HAVENSTREET
Everyone's favourite bear is coming to Havenstreet! Come and see Paddington TM at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Paddington lives in London but he's coming down to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on the 17th and 18th October and will be…
Sporting Events
FRESHWATER
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running has been designed with the whole family in mind - With a fun run for children and a range of runs for adults. There is on site camping and a variety of refreshments available.
The weekend of running is…
Music
NEWPORT
isle of Wight Jazz Weekend is the best established jazz festival in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, regularly attracting star names from all around the UK and further afield including the USA and Australia.
Taking place in half term week, it…
Adventure Park / Playground
SANDOWN
Located on the northern side of Sandown, Sandham Gardens is the ideal place to relax and enjoy some family time with friends and family.
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
A rare opportunity to see three locomotives in steam with an action-packed timetable throughout the weekend. This includes the 1864 Oldbury coach, plus the sight of all six restored bogie carriages.
There will be a regular timetable, plus a…
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
Start the New Year with a steam train ride at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Board the steam train at Havenstreet for a relaxing ride in one of the heated and beautifully restored Edwardian carriages. Listen to the evocative sound of our…
Music
NEWPORT
Robin Hill is hosting an open-air gig on Sunday 30th August with Fleetwood Bac as the headliner.
Fleetwood Bac is the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Endorsed by none other than Mick Fleetwood himself, the band were the world’s…
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