Festive Days out by Bus
2 years ago
Looking for something to do this festive time. Here are some ideas of days out and activities to do for all the family.
This Christmas Shanklin Theatre have a variety of panto's to entertain you. See Aladdin or Rapunzel on dates throughout December.
An enchanting Christmas experience awaits you and your little ones at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway this December. Board one of the majestic steam trains for a magical journey through wintery woodland from the comfort of a heated and beautifully restored carriage. Settle back and travel in style as you and your family enjoy your own exclusive compartment. Listen to the evocative sound of the steam locomotive as you settle back for the 10 mile round trip. Pre-booking is absolutely essential.
Festive Stories with Father Christmas at Osborne
Join Father Christmas at Osborne this December for a magical way to start the festive season. Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree, in our group storytelling sessions. Then, you and your children will get the chance to meet the man himself, take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.
Ballet Theatre UK presents - The Wizard of Oz at Medina Theatre
Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there's no place like home! Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet. The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication
Christmas at Tapnell Farm Park
The Isle of Wight’s Award-winning Christmas Experience is back for another year with a NEW magical adventure to the North Pole. Join characters old and new for this immersive experience, solving puzzles and completing challenges to save Christmas! Plus, meet Santa too!
What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the spectacular West Wight countryside? Taking in cliff paths, beaches, wooded glades and spectacular views, the route delivers one of the best that the Isle of Wight has to offer. Leaving Freshwater, the route winds through the wooded valley to Freshwater Bay, before climbing towards the Tennyson Monument which dominates the skyline and you are treated to spectacular views of both the Solent and English Channel. Heading West towards the Needles, before descending towards Alum Bay and then climbing over Headon Warren along striking chalk paths, you will arrive at the sea in Totland Bay, where the crashing waves will accompany you along the sea wall and over the headland to Colwell Bay. Finally heading inland past Golden Hill Fort, a well deserved glass a mulled wine, mince pies and sustainable medal will await you.
Night out with friends or attending the works Christmas party. Our Nightrider ticket offers unlimited travel from 7pm - 7am the following morning for only £7.00. With a nightrider ticket, taking the bus means no parking worries and no need to worry about who's driving! Available every night, you can buy your nightrider ticket via our Southern Vectis app, from our Travel Shops or direct from your driver using cash or contactless.