WHAT’S ON THIS CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
The Balance + Glo team has been on the look out for Christmas fun to have with our family and friends in the lead up to Christmas.
We are loving that there is so much Christmas magic happening all over the Isle of Wight this December, so we thought we’d put together this Isle of Wight festivities Guide to help you fill your calendar with all things Christmassy too.
Christmas at Tapnell
8th-11th, 15th-18th & 21st-24th December
Let Tapnell Farm Park take you on a magical Christmas adventure around the world...to help save Santa's Sleigh!
There is another world of imagination to discover this Christmas at Tapnell! Travel away from the humdrum, far from your daily worries, and straight to a place of wonderment. The characters in this Christmas experience will really draw you in to the adventure and magic.
Polar at Robin Hill Country Park
10th, 11th, 17th – 23rd, 27th & 28th December
Pippa the polar bear invites you back into her world of Polar as it returns to Robin Hill this Christmas…with even more magic sprinkled on top!
Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery of this wintery wonderland, with enchanted woodland, and alluring illuminations that will dazzle all ages.
Relax and get cosy in front of our open fires, with luxury hot chocolates, or spiced mulled wine.
Santa Special at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
10, 11, 17, 18 and 21 – 24 December
You can board one of the majestic steam trains for a magical journey through wintery woodland from the comfort of a heated and beautifully restored carriage.
After your train ride, follow the winter walkway to Santa’s North Pole station. Every child visiting Santa will receive a beautifully wrapped, wonderful high-quality gift.
Carol Concert at The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
10th & 11 December
How can you not think about donkeys at Christmas time, especially as Little Donkey is a must in most children’s Christmas concerts! So we had to mention The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary’s annual carol/nativity concert is returning. It’s free but donations made go back to the sanctuary to care for the Donkeys.
The Carol/Nativity Concert has school participation, plus there is Santa in a Stable, and plenty of festive fun! And obviously all money
Christmas Fun Palace, Mottistone Gardens + Estate
Sunday 11th December
Mottistone Gardens and Estate on the Isle of Wight is opening the gardens for one special day of art this Christmas. Take inspiration from the setting, let your imagination run wild, and create something special to you. Make your own decoration to take home or help add to the community mosaic. Everyone can join in, from children to adults.
Mountbattern Isle of Wight - Jingle All The Way
Sunday 18th December
Jingle all the Way, at the Ventnor Botantic Gardens, is an uplifting and entertaining evening for the whole family, featuring two different festive trails. Whether you want to be showered in snow as you run laps of our Christmas circuit or you fancy being serenaded as you stroll through our spectacular winter wonderland, this is the event for you.
Boxing Day Swim, Ventnor Beach
Monday 26th December, 12pm
In the spirit of togetherness at Christmas time join the hundreds of other Isle of Wight residents who want to make a splash on Boxing Day. The Boxing Day Swim at Ventnor is the most famous Boxing Day swim event on the Isle of Wight, and attracts over 1,000 people.
It’s free and donations are being collected for Peoples Approach To Cancer Health and Ventnor Carnival.
The Christmas Imaginarium
We just could not go without mentioning The Christmas Imaginarium. This shop is dedicated to Christmas, is open all year round and can be found right here on the Isle of Wight. If you want to get into the Christmas spirit, feel the magic and wonder of Christmas at any point this December and take a step back in time, check out The Christmas Imaginarium in Ryde.
The shop is owned by author, illustrator and official biographer to Santa Claus, Russell Ince.
We hope you feel as festive as we do looking at all these amazing Christmas events going on here on the Isle of Wight.
We might see you at one or two of them! 🎄
12 Days of Wellness
December can be a busy month and it’s easy to forget about caring for yourself and maintaining your wellbeing practices.
To make it easy for you we’ve created the 12 days of wellness to have at your fingertips.
Check out what’s included: here. 