Easter on the Isle of Wight

Easter is just around the corner, leaving you with two weeks of memory-making opportunity to fill with the school holidays. So why not head to the Isle of Wight? It’s full of quintessential British beauty and has its own Island magic. Families can really get away from it all without the drama of the stress of airport queues and the drama of leaving your passport behind.

And don’t forget you can take the kids to the Isle of Wight for free during the Easter holidays (29 March – 22 April 2025). Under 5s always travel free with Wightlink but when the schools break up, you can also take up to two children aged 5-15 for free with every adult or senior foot passenger day return ticket.

Here’s what you can do during the Easter holidays:

Follow the clues as you hunt for Easter eggs at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Havenstreet station. If you can find them all you can claim your prize!

Over the Easter weekend itself, make your own Easter Bonnet for the parade held at 13:30. To top off your day, embark on a springtime ride through the Island’s picturesque countryside. Look out of the windows to see ancient woodlands, rolling fields of green, pretty bluebells and more. It’s the perfect Easter treat.

Hop into an egg-citing Easter adventure at Tapnell Farm Park for an all-weather, fun-filled experience offering a barn-full of Farm Park Fun alongside special Easter activities that will delight visitors of all ages.

Dive headfirst into the enchanting world of Alice’s Easter Wonderland at Tapnell Farm Park, from 7 – 11 and 14 – 18 April 2025. Join in the madness and prepare to be dazzled by the Mad Hatter’s Mayhem & Mischief Show, a potions workshop with Alice (small fee applies) and curious croquet (a quirky twist on the classic game).

Don’t be late for this very important date!

Between 5 and 27 April 2025, you can embark on a thrilling and exciting adventure with the Easter Adventure Quest at Osborne, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home.

Discover the stunning grounds of Osborne House as you search for clues and face various challenges. Track down the hidden Easter eggs and earn a well-deserved adventurer’s certificate, and indulge in a chocolate treat as a reward for your successful hunt.

The quest costs just £2 in addition to the usual ticket price, which you can pay when you arrive at the site.  Also happening from 6 – 14 April, get creative with Osborne’s master builders and help bring history to life at the The Big Brick Build.

Embark on an egg-citing adventure at Carisbrooke Castle this Easter break; explore the castle grounds, follow clues, and hunt down Easter eggs to earn delicious chocolate-y rewards between 5 and 27 April 2025. The castle is in the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. It’s also home to the famous resident Carisbrooke donkeys.

The quest is available every day throughout the Easter holidays, and costs just £2 per child to take part. Simply pay upon arrival at the site; booking in advance is not required. Don’t miss out on this cracking opportunity!

Something a little unique for the Easter period – if you head to Sandown Pier for 20:30 on 19 April, you can settle in for an eggstraorindary fireworks display!

Originally scheduled for New Years Day, the display promises 15 minutes of awesome explosiveness. Head along to Sandown Esplanade for the best viewing spots.