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October half term is in full swing at Tapnell Farm Park! 🍂

We've been getting into the Halloween spirit here on the farm, with creepy-crawly discoveries, autumn crafts, animals to meet and plenty of indoor and outdoor adventures!

There's still lots of time to join in the fun, with something for the whole family to enjoy. 👇

🕷️ Creepy crawlies on the farm! Follow our Halloween-themed fact trail, pick up an activity sheet and discover some fascinating (and slightly gross!) facts about the bugs you might find around a farm. Don't forget to guess how many spiders are hiding in our jar for a chance to win a £50 voucher!

🎨 Halloween crafts! Get creative with seasonal colouring or paint your very own china pumpkin or monster to take home.*

🐷 Meet the animals! Say hello to our farm animals and join in with daily activities, including Guinea Pig Fishing, Alpaca Feed, Pig Feeding and Meet the Guinea Pigs.

🎃 Halloween photo fun! Stop by our spooky photo spot for a family photo.

🙌 And all your favourite Farm Park fun! From pedal go-karts, zip wires and Mini Golf to soft play, Tiny Tapnell, slides and indoor adventures, there's plenty to keep everyone busy, whatever the weather.

👻 PLUS, BOO-MANIA is coming! Join AJ Isle of Wight Entertainer on Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 October, 1–4pm, for music, dancing, games, glow sessions, a BIG balloon drop, confetti and lots of Halloween fun. Fancy dress encouraged!

📅 Open daily, 10am–5pm, with Halloween half-term fun every day until 1 November*!

🎟️ Halloween activities, daily animal activities and BOO-MANIA all included with Farm Park admission!**

🙌 Summer Season Passes valid throughout half term.

Who's been to see us already, and who's still planning a visit? 🎃

👉 Find out more and book: https://tapnellfarm.com/events/event/october-half-term (link in bio)

*Boo Mania from 1-4pm on Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th only.
**Pottery painting carries a small additional charge.

#TapnellFarmPark #TapnellFarm #OctoberHalfTerm #HalloweenFun #IsleOfWight #FamilyDaysOut

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Good food on the agenda this half term? 🍂

If you're out and about on the Isle of Wight this October half term, come and join us at The Cow for lunch or dinner!

There's plenty to tuck into on our winter menu, from comforting favourites like our slow-cooked Beef Stew with suet dumplings and creamy Mac & Cheese, to loaded burgers, BBQ ribs and our new Dirty Dog.

And don't forget October's burger special! Our Mediterranean Smash Burger brings together two smash patties, fresh beef tomato, mozzarella, basil and sunflower seed pesto, all served in a brioche bun with rosemary-salted fries. 🍔

It's only around until 31 October, so there's still time to give it a try!

🍽️ Joining us on a Sunday? Our Sunday roasts are on too, featuring locally reared meats, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings. They're proving popular, so we'd recommend booking before 2pm if you're coming especially for a roast. Once they're gone, they're gone!

Whether you're stopping in after a day exploring Tapnell Farm, meeting friends for lunch or getting the family together for dinner, we'd love to see you.

🍸 There's a new winter cocktail menu to explore too, if you fancy making an evening of it!

👉 Explore our menus and book your table: https://tapnellfarm.com/eat (link in bio)

#TheCowRestaurant #TapnellFarm #IsleOfWight #OctoberHalfTerm #IsleOfWightFood #SundayRoast #EatLocal

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🚨 Half Term contrast therapy 🚨

Family friendly opps at all our sites on the south coast. See the sun set at Slomo Freshwater Bay, embrace the cold plunge @hengistburyheadoutdoors by the river, dip in the Solent @thepointbembridge and gently bob about in our floating sauna @tapnellfarm

All our saunas are good for children aged 4 and above and cold plunges are 16+…

#slomo #elementalwellbeing

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🎃 ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL BOO-MANIA! 👻

Who's ready for some Halloween fun at Tapnell Farm Park?! 🕷️

Our first BOO-MANIA is just one week away, and @ajentertainer4 will be joining us for an afternoon of music, dancing, games and plenty of Halloween fun!

Expect spooky tunes, party games, a balloon drop, confetti and lots of opportunities for little monsters to show off their best dance moves! 🪩🎈

📅 Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 October
⏰ 1pm–4pm
🎟️ All included with Farm Park admission or a valid Season Pass!

And there's plenty more Halloween fun to enjoy around the Farm Park throughout half term, from our creepy-crawly fact trail and spider-guessing competition to Halloween crafts, daily animal activities and all your favourite indoor and outdoor play.

So dig out those Halloween costumes and come and join us for some BOO-MANIA! 👻

👉 Find out more about Boo Mania, what else is on this October half term, and book your Farm Park tickets: https://tapnellfarm.com/events/event/october-half-term (link in bio)

#TapnellFarmPark #BooMania #OctoberHalfTerm #HalloweenFun #IsleOfWight #FamilyDaysOut

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This Wednesday (21 October) is your last chance to enjoy two of our burgers for just £25 on a Wednesday at The Cow!🍔

Whether you're getting together with friends, taking the family out during half term or just fancy a good burger, Wednesday's a good excuse.

From the Classic and Big Smoke to the Moo Blue, Matador and Louisiana Chicken, take your pick from our burger menu, all served with rosemary-salted fries. 🍟

📅 Wednesday 21 October
⏰ 12pm–9pm | Last booking 7pm
🍔 2 burgers for £25

Don't forget, this offer is only available when you book in advance through our dedicated booking link.

Find out more & book your table at https://tapnellfarm.com/offers/offer/2-burgers-for-25 (link in bio)

And don't worry, the offer will be back on Fridays in November! Keep an eye out for more details. 👀🍔

T&Cs apply. Selected standard menu burgers only. Excludes specials, sharing platters and upgrades. Subject to availability.

#TheCow #TapnellFarm #IsleOfWight #BurgerNight #OctoberHalfTerm #IsleOfWightFood

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Last weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a group of female trail runners on behalf of @visitisleofwight, showcasing my absolute favourite home trails, with us staying at the lovely @tapnellfarmaccommodation! This is what we got up to 💓 Thanks to all involved to make this happen!
@redfunnelferry
@tapnellfarm
@thecowtapnellfarm
@isleofwightpearl
@slomo_wellbeing #visitisleofwight #isleofwight #freshwaterbay #uktrailrunning

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🎄 Festive Fun at Tapnell Farm Park! 🎄

We're doing Christmas a little differently this year!

Rather than our usual ticketed Christmas event, from 1–24 December we're filling the Farm Park with Christmas cheer, twinkling trees, seasonal decorations and plenty of festive touches for the whole family to enjoy – all part of your usual Farm Park admission! ✨

Here's what's happening...

🐷 Meet our Christmas Animal Barn characters!
Our Animal Barn is transforming into a charming Christmas stable, with our resident animals taking on some rather important Christmas roles! Meet our Christmas pudding pigs, little Christmas donkeys, mischievous furry elves and more, each with their own Christmas story to read as you explore.

🎄 Follow our Festive Farm Trail
Pick up an activity sheet and follow the trail, meeting our Christmas animal characters, reading their stories and completing your sheet along the way.

✉️ Letters to Santa & Christmas Crafts
Little ones can write their Christmas letter to Santa and post them in our special Christmas post box, plus enjoy Christmas colouring in our Farm Crafts area.

📸 Christmas trees & family photos
Look out for our big Christmas tree in the Animal Barn and stop by our Christmas sleigh photo spot for a family snap!

🐾 All your favourite Farm Park activities, too!
There's still plenty of indoor and outdoor play, animals to meet and adventures to enjoy, whatever the December weather brings.

🎟️ No separate Christmas ticket needed! Our Christmas Animal Barn and festive displays are included with normal Farm Park admission or a valid Winter Season Pass. Some optional craft activities may carry a small additional charge.

Please note, we won't be running our traditional Christmas event or Father Christmas visits this year.

Gather the family and come and enjoy a Christmassy day out on the farm this December! ❤️

👉 Find out more and book your Farm Park tickets: https://tapnellfarm.com/play/farm-park/festive-fun-at-tapnell-farm-park (link in bio)

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THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION 🇬🇧

I’ve been making more of an effort to explore the UK with the kids this year, and one of our latest trips took us to the Isle of Wight.

We stayed at @tomsecolodge at @tapnellfarm in a Modulog – a curved wooden cabin with a log burner, our own wood-fired hot tub and, much to the kids’ delight, a towel elephant waiting on their bed! 🐘

There was plenty to keep us busy. We hand-fed wallabies at @tapnellfarmpark, met rabbits and hens, made the most of the soft play and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit.

Food was pretty good too – pancakes overlooking the countryside, wood-fired pizzas and a lovely dinner at @thecowtapnellfarm.

We also visited Isle of Wight Rare Breeds Farm to cuddle newborn lambs, squeezed in some beautiful beach sunsets and spent our evenings in the hot tub under the stars.

I really do think the UK has some fantastic places for a family break, and this is definitely one I’d recommend. Loads for the kids to do, lovely surroundings and a few home comforts for us parents too!

Send this to someone you’d like to visit with. 🤍

#GreatBritishStaycation #IsleOfWight #FamilyTravelUK #UKStaycation #TapnellFarm

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Good food, good company and autumn days at The Cow 😋🍂

From hearty favourites on our new winter menu to a proper Sunday roast with all the trimmings, there's plenty to look forward to around the table this season.

We're proud to use Tapnell-reared and other Island-reared meats, alongside fresh, seasonal local ingredients wherever possible. Some of the root vegetables even come from Barry's allotment here at Tapnell Manor, when the harvest allows!

Whether it's a relaxed lunch, dinner with friends or gathering the family for Sunday lunch, there's always a good excuse to pull up a chair.

And if you've got your heart set on one of our Sunday roasts, we'd recommend booking an earlier table. Numbers are limited, and once the roasts are gone, they're gone!

Explore our menus and book your table 👇
https://tapnellfarm.com/eat (link in bio)

#TheCowTapnell #TapnellFarm #IsleOfWight #IsleOfWightFood #SundayRoast #EatLocal

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🍂 Last-minute October half term stays!

Fancy a few days away on the Isle of Wight this half term? We've still got some availability across our glamping, cabins and farm cottages at Tapnell Farm!

Here's what's left for October half term 👇

⛺ SAFARI TENTS
• Safari Tent 2 – 24 Oct
• Safari Tent 3 – 27 & 31 Oct
• Safari Tent 5 (with outdoor tub) – 25 Oct

🌲 WOOD CABINS
• Wood Cabin 1 – 31 Oct
• Wood Cabin 2 – 24 Oct

🛁 MODULOGS WITH OUTDOOR TUBS
• Modulog 2 – 31 Oct

🌿 ECO PODS
• Eco Pod 1 – 31 Oct
• Eco Pod 2 – 30-31 Oct

🏡 COTTAGES & HOUSES
• Dairyman's Cottage – 24–26 & 30–31 Oct
• Poacher's Lodge – 24–26 & 30–31 Oct
• Poacher's Perch – 25 & 30–31 Oct
• The Wendy House – 26 & 29–31 Oct
• East Chalet – 31 Oct
• West Chalet – 24 & 30-31 Oct
• Little Lodge – 28–30 Oct
• Wellow Manor Farm Cottage – 23–25, 27 & 31 Oct

🌙 GEO DOMES
• Dome 3 – 30–31 Oct

🎃 Even better, staying guests enjoy free Farm Park entry and exclusive discounts on activities, so there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained throughout half term!

Whether you're after a couple of nights or a longer autumn escape, take a look at what's available and find your perfect fit.

👉 Check availability & book: https://tapnellfarm.com/stay (link in bio)

Availability correct at time of posting and subject to change. Individual dates shown are available nights; minimum stay requirements may apply.

#TapnellFarm #IsleOfWight #OctoberHalfTerm #LastMinuteGetaway #FarmStay

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Jumping Pillows Update

Unfortunately, independent checks we commissioned on our new Jumping Pillows have identified issues with the installation that require remedial work on both pillows before we can open them.

This means they will remain closed throughout October half term and until further notice.

We know many of you have been looking forward to their return, and we share your frustration and disappointment that we haven’t been able to open them as planned.

We’re working to get this resolved as quickly as possible. We don’t yet have a reopening date, but we’ll share an update as soon as we have more information.

We’re really sorry for the continued delay and any disappointment this may cause. There’s still plenty to enjoy at the Farm Park, including indoor soft play, outdoor adventures, meeting the animals and our Halloween half-term activities.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💛

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🎃 Who's ready for some Halloween fun on the farm? 👻

October half term starts THIS SATURDAY, and we're getting everything ready for two weeks of autumn adventures at Tapnell Farm Park! 🍂

From 17 October – 1 November, there's plenty to keep little monsters (and their grown-ups!) entertained, whatever the weather.

🕷️ Creepy crawlies on the farm! Follow our Halloween-themed fact-card trail and discover some fascinating (and slightly gross!) facts about the bugs and beasties you might find around a farm. Pick up an activity sheet and see what you can discover along the way!

🕸️ Guess the spiders! How many plastic spiders are hiding in our jar? Have a guess for your chance to win a £50 voucher.

🎨 Get creative! Enjoy Halloween colouring in Farm Crafts or paint your very own china pumpkin or monster in our pottery painting area inside the Animal Barn.*

🐷 Meet the animals! Say hello to our farm animals and join in with daily activities including Guinea Pig Fishing, Alpaca Feed, Pig Feeding and Meet the Guinea Pigs.

📸 Strike a spooky pose! Our Halloween photo spot is ready for some fang-tastic family photos.

🙌 And all your favourite Farm Park fun! From pedal go-karts, zip wires and Mini Golf to soft play, Tiny Tapnell, slides and indoor adventures, there's plenty to explore, rain or shine.

PLUS... BOO-MANIA is back! 👻🎉

Join AJ Isle of Wight Entertainer on Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 October, 1–4pm, for two afternoons of Halloween fun, with music, games, dancing, glow sessions, a BIG balloon drop, confetti explosions and plenty of surprises!

Fancy dress very much encouraged!

📅 17 October – 1 November
⏰ Open daily, 10am–5pm
🎟️ Halloween activities, daily animal activities and BOO-MANIA included with Farm Park admission.*
🙌 Summer Season Passes valid throughout half term.

Who's coming to join us? 🎃🍂

Find out more & book 👇
https://tapnellfarm.com/events/event/october-half-term (link in bio)

*Pottery painting carries a small additional charge. Purchase your pottery from the Gift Shop (Coffee House from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October) to paint here or take home.

#TapnellFarmPark #TapnellFarm #OctoberHalfTerm #IsleOfWight #HalloweenFun #FamilyDaysOut

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