Tapnell Farm Park

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Tapnell Farm Park is the newest family attraction on the Isle of Wight!

Inside this all-weather attraction you will find a wide range of hands-on animal experiences, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained. Located near to Yarmouth on the west of the Island, Tapnell Farm Park is surrounded by stunning 360 degree views over the Solent, Newtown Creek, Tennyson Down, and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival site!

WALLABY WALKABOUT

Wander down-under through the charming Wallaby Walkabout! Meet the friendly mob of wallabies as they hop around you – keep an eye out for the daily feeding sessions, when the keepers will give you a personal introduction. You’ll also get to see the herd of goats, and watch the mob of marvelous meerkats!

PLAY BARN

Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the indoor Play Barn! With a large soft play zone, filled with slides, bridges, ball pits and more, there is loads for kids of all ages to swing, bounce, run and jump around. There is also a climbing wall, ride-on tractor track, giant chalkboards and lots more, stacked full of fun whatever the weather!

FARMYARD BARN

Loads of farm fun, animal encounters and exciting play can be had in the Farmyard Barn! Meet the animals and enjoy Pets Corner sessions with the rabbits, guinea pigs and any of Tapnell Farm Park’s latest baby arrivals! Enter a world of imagination in “Tiny Tapnell” and create your own farm fun in miniature.

STRAW BALE ADVENTURE BARN

For excitement and adventure head straight to the Straw Bale Adventure Barn! Scale the Straw Bale Mountain, scramble to the summit and explore the tunnels underneath. Ride the longest zip wires on the Isle of Wight, then race your friends around the indoor/outdoor pedal go kart track.

TAPNELL FARM PARK CAFÉ

When you’ve worked up a thirst or an appetite head into Tapnell Farm Park Café. There you can top up on locally sourced snacks, sandwiches, cakes and drinks – enjoy these from our indoor and outdoor seating areas, including a raised mezzanine overlooking the Play Barn, which lets you keep an eye on the kids while they rush off to carry on playing.

ALSO AT TAPNELL FARM…

The Cow Co Restaurant & Bar next door to Tapnell Farm Park is set in a converted straw barn, with windows looking out to some of the most amazing views on the Isle of Wight. They are a very popular dining choice for both locals and visitors, specialising in Beef and Dairy dishes (along with some other really tasty ones!) and cook delicious fresh food to order. The Cow Co can get very busy, so booking a table in advance is always advised.

Adventure Activities Isle of Wight are one of the leading outdoor activity specialists in the south, and have founded their adventures base at Tapnell Farm. Here you can try your hand at Rock Climbing, Zorbing, Mountain Boarding, Archery, High Ropes and more – these are all charged separately, and can be booked directly with Adventure Activities IOW.