a list of Christmas events on the Isle of Wight
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Have some fun this festive season on the Isle of Wight!
Whatever your plans are on the Isle of Wight this year you will want to make sure you add one or two festive experiences to end the year. Perfect for family days out or just additions to your holiday, we’ve done the research and put together this handy blog full of various festive events that are on across the island for 2023. Have a browse and see which ones take your fancy.
Christmas events
on the Isle of Wight for 2023
Newport Carnival Christmas Parade
where? South Street, Newport, PO30 1JU
when? 2nd December 2023
time? 4pm – 8pm
how much? Free
other info:
- either watch or take part in the parade
- amazing Christmas floats, lanterns and more
- the perfect festive experience
Northwood House Christmas Fair
where? Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8AZ
when? 2nd December – 3rd December 2023
time? 10am – 4.30pm
how much? Free
other info:
- over 40 of the best local gift exhibitors
- from art, crafts and produce to buy
- the perfect festive shopping experience
Christmas Drive-in Cinema 2023
where? Alum Bay New Rd, Totland Bay, PO39, 0JA
when? 2nd December – 3rd December 2023
time? 12.30pm – 8.30pm
how much? tickets from £18
other info:
- choose from a range of Christmas films
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Last Christmas
- Bad Santa, Office Christmas Party and more
Christmas at Tapnell
where? Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0YJ
when? 1st December – 24th December 2023
time? 10am – 4.30pm
how much? adults from £12, children from £17, concession from £9
other info:
- help Sonny the Snowman find Santas lost mail in time for Christmas
- evening and daytime Christmas experiences available
- 45 minute experience lead by a team of trained elves
Father Christmas at Osborne House
where? Osborne House, York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6JT
when? 2nd December – 23rd December 2023
time? 10.30am – 4pm
how much? children £9.50
other info:
- 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th and 23rd December
- general admission prices
- price includes a group storytelling session and a small present
Santa Specials at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
where? Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight Steam, Main Rd, Havenstreet, Ryde, PO33 4DS
when? 2nd December – 24th December 2023
time? 10am – 5pm
how much? adults from £20.50, children (5-17yrs) from £16.50, infant (2-4yrs) from £10.95
other info:
- selected dates from 2nd – 24th December
- the carriage will be decorated with twinkly lights, a tree and plenty of gifts
- each child will receive a gift from Santa
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