Tapnell Farm Park

20/09/2024

19/09/2024

Winter is coming, and so is endless fun at Tapnell Farm Park! 🌨️ 🐄✨

Get your Winter Season Pass and enjoy 5 months of all-weather adventures for just £30 per person (Under 2s are free)! That’s just £6 a month from 7th November 2024 to 21st March 2025! 😲

With your Winter Season Pass, you’ll get:
✅ Unlimited access to the Farm Park all season long (please check our opening times at https://tapnellfarm.com/winter-opening-times-restaurant-and-attractions 🌦️
✅ Indoor and outdoor play plus our adorable animals 🐐
✅ Entry during school holidays and term time 🙌
✅ Exclusive vouchers to spend at Tapnell Farm 🎁
✅ Discounted entry to our magical Christmas at Tapnell event – save over £9 per person! 🎄✨
✅ Fun events and regular updates to keep you in the loop 📅
✅ Transferable pass where adult passes can be shared when linked to a child's pass – perfect for grandparent duty! 🤗

So if you're planning to visit 3 times or more this winter, you'll make a saving. 😍

Please note, Winter Season Passes can't be used before Thursday 7th November 2024.

Get your pass today at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park/plan-your-visit/winter-season-passes

18/09/2024

Celebrate everything pumpkin with us this October! 🎃

Whether you’re after a fun family day out or a quirky date night, we’ve got you covered with pumpkin-packed events this October:

✨ Pumpkin Trail: 12-4pm | 12th, 13th & 19th – 31st October
Take a stroll through our pumpkin field and select the perfect pumpkin while snapping some Insta-worthy shots at our themed selfie spots! From mini gourds to plump pumpkins, we’ve got various colours and sizes! 🎃

✨ Pumpkin Festival: 12-6pm | 28th – 31st October
Get ready for a gourd-geous time in our Farm Park event barn! 🎪

Select your own pumpkin, carve it here for free, enjoy ferret racing, gourd games, vintage funfair rides, live acoustic music, and so much more! 🤩

💫 Special Night Event: 4.30-8.30pm | 28th October
To celebrate the start of our Pumpkin Festival, join us for an evening of music with Vote Pedro, pumpkins, and magical vibes as the Pumpkin Trail lights up at night! 🌙

Perfect for a unique date night or evening adventure with friends!

☕ Plus, there’ll be delicious refreshments to fuel your adventure!

Free admission & parking*! Just pay for your perfect pumpkin (prices vary depending on size), get your activity tokens (small fee for some activities) and join the fun! 🎃👢

Don’t miss out – grab your wellies, gather the gang, and celebrate everything pumpkin with us! Find out more at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/pumpkin-festival

*Please note, Farm Park admission is not included in this event.

16/09/2024

Time is ticking closer...Christmas is just 100 sleeps away! ⌛✨

Our Christmas at Tapnell...No Time Like the Present tickets are now on sale. 🥳

This December, embark on an enchanting journey! Our award-winning, immersive Christmas at Tapnell event returns with new characters to meet and adventures to complete!

🔔 Father Time needs YOUR help to save Christmas! With time itself at stake, can you solve the puzzles and discover the secrets hidden in the past, present, and future?

Every second counts towards saving Christmas. ⏰

⏳ Don’t let time run out! Get your tickets before they disappear: https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/christmas-at-tapnell

13/09/2024

Our friends over at West Wight Alpacas and Llamas have been locked out of their page. They have set up a temporary Friends of West Wight Alpacas and Llamas page (shared below) to keep you updated in the meantime! Please go and give them a follow 🤗

You may have noticed that we haven't posted for a while - sorry but we have been locked out of our official Facebook site and it's proving very hard to get back in! In the meantime we have started this new one so we can update and keep you all entertained as per usual!
Please share with anyone you know who follows us.

12/09/2024

Live & Wild Weekend is this weekend! 🐍🐛

Find out what squirming, wriggling, and wild fun you can expect with our Entertainment Co-ordinator, Holly! 🤩

The Live & Wild Weekend is included with your Summer Season Pass or Farm Park entry, including our 2 visits for £20 offer! 🙌

If you're crackers about creepy crawlies, you won't want to miss this one!

Tag your friends and family in the comments and make sure to save this post for later! 🙌

Find out more and book at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/the-live-wild-weekend

Mad4Animals

11/09/2024

Southern Vectis' Summer Links Bus Service ends on 28th September! Make the most of the last few weeks of this service with our Live & Wild Weekend THIS WEEKEND and 2 visits for £20 offer! 🚌🙌

Catch the 'summer links' bus from Newport, Yarmouth, or anywhere in between! 🚍✨

For more details on the summer links route and timetable, visit https://www.islandbuses.info/services/SVCT/SL

Find out more about our Live & Wild Weekend and 2 visits for £20 offer at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/the-live-wild-weekend

10/09/2024

Christmas at Tapnell tickets are coming soon...👀✨

Could you help save Christmas? There's no time like the present! ⏳ 🎁

Keep your eyes peeled to find out when tickets go on sale & learn more about this year's magical adventure. ❄️🎄

Psst, are you a season pass holder? Look out for an email with our early bird tickets just for you!

09/09/2024

Mini Golf Update 📢

Our Cow Putt Crazy Golf course has been so popular and used so much, it's got a little worn out and it's time for a revamp!

We’re closing this area and will reopen it next year with some exciting upgrades. Watch this space! 👀

07/09/2024

Only 1 week to go until our Live & Wild Weekend on 14th & 15th September! 🐍🎉

Get ready for an epic adventure packed with creepy crawlies, hilarious shows, and hands-on fun! 🎉🦎

💥 Live & Wild Show, presented by Mad4Animals: Laugh and learn as you meet snakes, geckos, and more up close!
💥 Get Me Outta Here! Show: Test your courage with thrilling animal challenges!

Plus, don’t miss slime making (additional cost), a fancy dress competition, and all the Farm Park fun you can handle! 🥳

🎟️ Special Offer: Get 2 visits for just £20! Book your first visit online and when you visit, use your receipt for a second visit anytime until 13th October!

This event is included in your Summer Season Pass. Grab your tickets and plan your wild weekend at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/the-live-wild-weekend

06/09/2024

We're looking for a Full-Time Front of House Supervisor! 🍽️🍔🍸

We're looking for a hard working, enthusiastic candidate to join our team, who can lead by example to give our guests the best possible dining experience. Here are the details:

- Permanent Position
- 37.5 hours/week (more hours available during school holidays).
- Shifts between 10am & 10pm, so no super early or super late nights!
- Responsibilities include greeting guests, excellent customer service, order taking & clear communication with the kitchen team, serving, clearing tables, till work, overseeing & completing the daily checklist & cleaning lists and more!
- Positive attitude, great communication, reliability, and teamwork skills required.
- Pay: £12.75/hr + tips.

Ideal for current supervisors or experienced waiting staff looking for growth.

To apply, please send your CV & covering letter to [email protected] ✉️

For more information, head to https://tapnellfarm.com/join-our-team

We look forward to hearing from you! 🤗

Please note, there is only a seasonal bus service operating to Tapnell Farm. Making alternative travel arrangements is essential and should be considered before applying for any role.

05/09/2024

Find out more about our September offers at Isle of Wight Aqua Park and The Cow 🤩👇

04/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who gave us their name suggestions for our newest Wallaby Mob members! 🙌

Our keepers have decided on Herbie, Teddy & Gino for the males (photos 1-3) and Hattie for the female (photo 4). 🥰

Let us know if you gave one of these suggestions, if you’ve seen them this summer or if you'll be coming along to see them soon! 💬

04/09/2024

Reminder! 📣

Our Isle of Wight auditions for our Christmas at Tapnell experience are tomorrow, Thursday 5th September!

We'd love to see as much local talent as possible! 😍

Find more details below & send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] asap to register your interest!

Christmas at Tapnell Casting Call! 📢🎄❄️

We're now casting performers for our award-winning, enchanting Christmas experience on the Isle of Wight, Christmas at Tapnell. 😍❄️

We're seeking talented and enthusiastic actors to bring the magic of Christmas to life.

This immersive experience will captivate audiences of all ages, combining festive storytelling, interactive performances, and delightful improvisation.

This year we are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Lemon Jelly Creative to bring the experience to life so this is a great opportunity for performers to work with leading professionals in this field.

You'll need to:
☃️ Have strong improvisation and storytelling skills
☃️ Have previous acting experience
☃️ Be energetic, friendly, confident and outgoing
☃️ Be able to adapt to different audience members
☃️ Be available throughout December (including weekends)

Want to be a part of the Christmas magic at Tapnell Farm Park? Auditions will be held...👇
❄️ At Pineapple Studios in Covent Garden, London on Friday 30th August from 1pm to 5pm.
❄️ At Tapnell Farm Park (Events Barn) on Thursday 5th September from 5.30pm to 8pm.

To register interest in attending our auditions, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Wednesday 28th August for the London auditions and by Tuesday 3rd September for the Island auditions.

Please note onsite accommodation is available. All successful performers will also receive Tapnell Farm staff benefits. 🙌

03/09/2024

Party Time at Tapnell Farm Park! 🐐🎉

Looking for the perfect birthday bash for your little adventurer? Come celebrate with us at Tapnell Farm Park! Our fun-packed birthday party packages are ideal for children aged 4 to 10 who love animals and adventure. 🦙🚜

Here’s what’s included:
✨ Exclusive use of our party area
✨ Access to the entire Farm Park for the day
✨ Delicious lunchboxes with sandwiches, snacks, and treats
✨ FREE entry for the birthday child and 2 adults
✨ Private animal experience - choose from meeting one of our smaller furry friends, feeding our greedy goats or private access to our Wallaby & Meerkat Walkabout.
✨ Printable party invitations
✨ A dedicated party liaison to help you every step of the way

Choose from morning or afternoon slots and enjoy a memorable day with up to 15 guests! Plus, if you have a current Farm Park Season Pass, you’ll get a £15 discount! 🎈

Celebrate big and make lasting memories at Tapnell Farm Park! 🥳🌟

Find out more at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park/childrens-parties

02/09/2024

Double the fun at Tapnell Farm Park! 🐑🌾

From 1st September to 13th October 2024, make the most of our amazing offer: 2 visits for just £20 per person! Book your first visit online, and we'll give you a receipt on your first visit for your second adventure! 🎟️✨

Get ready for endless fun with go-karts, jumping pillows, sledge slides, and more! Plus, this offer includes our Live & Wild Weekend on 14th & 15th September! 🦙

Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered with indoor and outdoor fun. So come and explore, play, and create memories!

Book now and make the most of our all-weather farm adventure! 🌈
https://tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park

31/08/2024

Opening times update! 📢

With the summer holidays drawing to a close, our opening times will be changing slightly from Monday 2nd September.

From Monday 2nd September, our opening hours are...
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday, Weekends & Holidays: 10am - 4.30pm

To check our term time opening hours across our other attractions and at The Cow restaurant, head to https://tapnellfarm.com/summer-opening-times-restaurant-and-attractions

30/08/2024

Frankie and Bruno, two of our Kune Kune Pigs, are ‘summer holidayed out’ 😴☀️

They've been working hard performing in our Trotter Training agility course throughout the summer and deserve a good rest! 👏

Let us know if you caught them showing off their skills over the summer in the comments. 💬👇

29/08/2024

Get ready for a Wild Weekend at Tapnell Farm Park! 🐍🕷️

Only 2 weeks to go until our brand-new event, Live & Wild Weekend, on 14th & 15th September! 🎉

If you’re a fan of all things creepy and crawly, this is your chance to get up close and personal with some of nature's most fascinating creatures. 🐛🦎

🐍 Dive into the wild with Mad4Animals presenting the Live and Wild Show, where comedy meets creepy crawlies in a show that's perfect for all ages. Meet snakes, geckos, hissing cockroaches, and giant snails up close, and enjoy interactive, laugh-out-loud moments.

🐌 Dare to face your fears in our Get Me Outta Here! show, packed with challenges like "What's in the Box?" and surprise animal encounters. For the brave souls over 11, there’s a chance to take the stage and test your courage!

Plus, don’t miss out on:
🧫 Slime Making (£5 per person) – get your hands gooey and green!
🐾 Fancy Dress Competition – come as your favourite animal and win amazing prizes!
🤩 Usual Farm Park Fun – from jumping pillows and peddle go-karts to trampolines and mini golf and so much more!
🐐 Daily Animal Activities – experience barn time, goat feeding, and meet meerkats and more!

Grab your tickets now at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/the-live-wild-weekend and join us for a weekend of wild excitement!

28/08/2024

'Great place for adults and kids, so much to do and see. We very much enjoyed our day. 3 adults and 2 children, no one was bored. We all left exhausted from all the fun we had.' 🤩🙌

We love to hear this! We recently received this review on Google from Vicky. 🙏

We'd love to hear your feedback if you've visited us before. Don't forget to leave us a review or tag us in your photos! 😍

27/08/2024

Last chance to join us for our Farm Fun & Moo-vie Night this Thursday! 🌟🎬

Join us this Thursday, 29th August, for one final screening of Wonka, the magical tale of young W***y Wonka, dreaming of chocolatey wonders and adventures! 🍫✨

📅 Date: Thursday 29th August
🕕 Time: Film starts at 6pm
📍 Location: Our All-Weather Events Barn
🍕 Tapnell Tuck Shop, The Munch Pizza, and Licensed Bar

Enjoy a full day of Farm Park fun and then settle in for a cosy movie night under the shelter of our all weather events barn. This event is included with your Farm Park admission or Summer Season Pass.

✨ Optional pre-booking for £1.50 to secure your spot - because who wants to miss out on the fun? Simply add it to your Farm Park booking.

Don’t let the summer end without a magical movie night! See you there! 🚜🍫🎥
https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/moo-vie-nights

26/08/2024

Last Chance Alert! Our final Moo Mania - The Island's Ultimate Kids Rave is TOMORROW! 🚨🌟

Starting at 4pm, enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with dance competitions, magic shows, circus games, stilt walking, and more (Farm Park open from 10am)! 🎩✨

Then it’s time to rave with DJ, Our Girl G! Expect balloon and confetti madness that'll keep everyone dancing! 💃🎈

All this fun is included with your Farm Park admission! 🐄🎟️

Don’t miss out - join us for the final Moo Mania bash of the summer!

Find out more and book now at https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/moo-mania

23/08/2024

2 weeks left to vote! ⏰

If you…
🚜 Can’t get enough play time at Tapnell Farm Park
❄️ Look forward to our magical immersive Christmas at Tapnell event every year

We’d love your vote to help us win Best Large Attraction and Best Island Event in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards! 🤩👇

Best Large Attraction 🐐🐷
https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/isle-of-wight-awards/vote-best-large-attractionexperience

Best Island Event - Christmas at Tapnell ❄️
https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/isle-of-wight-awards/vote-best-island-event-festival

Voting closes on 31st August. 👀⏰