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With the autumn half term holiday now stretching to two weeks, you’ll need to find plenty to do to keep the kids occupied. So, get on a ferry, a hovercraft or catamaran and head over here to the sunny Isle of Wight where there is a myriad of adventures to be had.
For great half term days out, the Island attractions are second to none and have special events throughout the holiday to suit everyone from the smallest of people to the most sullen of teenagers. There’s the UK’s oldest theme park Blackgang Chine to explore, or you could run some steam off at Robin Hill or Tapnell Farm Park or go and visit the animals at the Monkey Haven or the Zoo. With on-site cafes and refreshments, you can make a real day of it or pack a picnic and enjoy your sarnies with the animals. Halloween falls within this year’s half term and there are lots of terrifying events and spooky shenanigans taking place around the Island from and kids will love dressing up and taking part.
If history and heritage are your thing, then the Island has plenty to offer. Visit Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle and step back centuries, or see where rockets were tested in the fifties at the Needles Battery. There are museums and galleries and you must go to the Island Steam Railway to see their impressive collection of Victorian rolling stock and to ride the train.
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Just because it’s October doesn’t mean that you can get out and about for some fresh air and vitamin sea. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in October between the 9th and 22nd. There will be many guided walks taking place across the Isle of Wight.
With miles and miles of foot and cycle paths it’s a brilliant opportunity to get your trainers on or get on your bike and experience flat walks and cycles or more challenging ones for those who want them. With routes including the Red Squirrel Trail and the flat ride from Sandown to Shanklin, smaller children will enjoy cycling, squirrel spotting and maybe even an ice cream. You should also have a look at our Slow Travel Guide which gives information about how to travel around the Island without your car using bus and train services or your own legwork!
Of course, half term is family holiday time and many of the Island’s pubs, restaurants and accommodation are dog friendly so there’s no need to leave Fido at home. Many of the beaches revert to being completely dog friendly during the autumn months so you’ll have miles of seaside to explore, cafes to visit and perhaps some paddling to do…
For foodies, the Island is a mecca and most pubs, restaurants and cafes have children’s menus featuring local produce, fresh fish and meat. There are also independent shops and farmer’s markets selling local produce perfect for an autumn picnic or a cook up if you’re self- catering. And talking of which, there’s such a wide range of holiday accommodation that you won’t be short of ideas for places to stay from tradition B&Bs to yurts, campsites, hotels and holiday lets. Many accommodation providers can help you with your ferry travel so check out the ferries and accommodation page.
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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.
Number of results: 20
Special Events
VENTNOR
The Island's Biggest, Award-Winning Scare Event Returns this October!
Terror Island, with three epic scare mazes is the ultimate night out this October!
Running on five select dates from 22nd - 31st, the event will really give you…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It's wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. It wouldn't be Halloween without a little magic and we have a real life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the…
Family
HAVENSTREET
Dare you ride the train of fright? This All Hallows Eve make your way to Havenstreet for a spooky evening under the cover of darkness. Dress up in your best cunning costume, whether it's a witch, wizard, zombie or dracula and lurk along the…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! After a brief hiatus in 2020, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns with a new date for 2021. So, lace up your walking boots, dig out your woollies and join us between the 9th and 22nd October for the first autumnal Walking…
Special Events
YARMOUTH
'The Project' A new Adult Horror Maze, coming to Tapnell Farm Park this Halloween (16+ Event).
Prepare for a scare this Halloween with a new terrifying event.
The Project, Every BODY is welcome. HAVE YOU LONGED TO GIVE BACK, BUT NEVER…
Childrens Events
SHANKLIN
For the first time in it's 200 plus years Shanklin Chine is transforming into a haven for Halloween ghosts and ghouls this half term.
From the 15th to the 31st October Shanklin Chine will be offering a spooky experience. Open daily from 10am –…
Family
Mottistone, NR BRIGHSTONE
Red squirrels scurry around looking for food before hiding it away ready for winter. Find where the squirrel and his friends are stashing their food as you explore the garden at Mottistone.
Discover what animals and wildlife visit Mottistone…
Family
Alum Bay, TOTLAND
To celebrate the launch of Prospero, the first British satellite launched after rocket testing on Highdown and the New Battery, 50 years ago on 28 October 1971, The Needles Old and New Battery is to have a 'Rocket Week' activities between 23 – 30…
Exhibition
FRESHWATER
Dimbola's summer show is a celebration of the guitar genius that was Jimi Hendrix, featuring photographs by the legendary British music photographer, Gered Mankowitz. Iconic Jimi showcases photographs taken in early 1967 when Gered worked with Jimi…
Festival
RYDE
Annual harp festival with concerts and teaching workshops.
Comedy
SHANKLIN
** Re-Scheduled Date**
He’s back. The keenly awaited brand-new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life - once again proving that the fast and the…
Family
NEWPORT
Experience Robin Hill during both the daytime and evenings this October half term!
From 16th – 31st October, the park’s 88 acres will be open daily from 10am – 5pm, with evening opening until 10pm on six exclusive dates; so you can enjoy your…
Childrens Events
Tapnell, YARMOUTH
The wonderful Wanda the Witch and Friends return this Halloween half term to Tapnell Farm Park.
Pick-your-own pumpkin and make friends with Wanda and some new Characters. Then finish at a carving and decorating station (where we clean up all…
Family
VENTNOR
Blackgang Chine’s spooky family-friendly festivities are returning this October half term, on the lead up to Halloween.
Get gooey in the brand-new Rumpus Laboratory by making your very own pet slime or magic potion before meeting everyone's…
Childrens Events
Brading Road, RYDE
Training to race from Level 1- 5 and by the end of the programme being ready for our larger, faster karts.
Our own driver training academy provides the Junior Track Day experience in school holidays where parents don’t need to tread.
Due…
Heritage & History
Newport
Get hands on with history this half term, with photo hunts and free craft activities to keep your little ones occupied. Visitors will be able to see the Villa remains, Roman bath suite, garden and museum display. Explore the villa with a photo hunt…
Heritage & History
Newport
Get hands on with history this half term, with photo hunts and free craft activities to keep your little ones occupied. Visitors will be able to see the Villa remains, Roman bath suite, garden and museum display. The Villa is an excellent site to…
Theatre
SHANKLIN
Join the popular Island Savoyards as they make their "post-pandemic" return to the stage with this deviously delicious hit Broadway show. Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan…
Family
Alum Bay, TOTLAND
Become a shipwreck detective, solve the clues around the Old Battery, and piece together the last moments of these historic ships and their lost cargo.
The Needles headland and its dangerous shingles are treated with respect by sailors, for…
Family
Nr Shalfleet, NEWPORT
The roads, lanes and meadows of Newtown medieval village are old, but in its soil is a living network of fungi even older, connecting all the plants and trees together.
Come and meet these remarkable life forms and discover the connections they…
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