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1/2 term Day Camps on the Isle of Wight

May 26, 2011

Daycamps for Children Daycamps at YMCA Winchester House have been successfully running for over four years offering holiday care and activities for children from 4 – 14 years. For the last 2 years YMCA Winchester House has been part of the Aiming High for disabled children scheme, enabling children with disabilities to attend daycamps alongside [...]

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1/2 term at the The Needles Park at Alum Bay

May 26, 2011

The Needles Park at Alum Bay is a great fun day out for all the family. The Island’s most famous landmark attraction has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views. The Needles Park offers a range of attractions including the spectacular chairlift to the beach to see the Needles Rocks and lighthouse and [...]

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1/2 term take a trip to Royal Osborne on the Isle of Wight

May 26, 2011

Royal Osborne – Royal Osborne, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular attractions on the Isle of Wight. The house and estate give you a unique glimpse into the private life of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children. Explore the opulent state rooms and the intimate rooms of the royal [...]

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Chessell Pottery 1/2 term make some thing for Father’s Day

May 26, 2011

DO IT FOR DAD WEEK 20% off 1 pint mugs Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June This May half-term at Chessell Pottery we are hosting the very popular ‘Do if for Dad Week’, with a fantastic offer of 20% off 1 pint mugs, the perfect personalised gift for Father’s Day. Father’s Day decorating sponges [...]

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Carisbrooke Castle this 1/2 term

May 26, 2011

Carisbrooke Castle this 1/2 term what will you find! Carisbrooke Castle is the historic royal castle on the Isle of Wight. It is remarkably complete with battlements to march across and a keep to climb and is famous as a royal prison to Charles I. The donkeys that live at the castle are a must-see [...]

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1/2 term at Seaview Wildlife Encounter Isle of Wight

May 26, 2011

GET NOSE-TO-NOSE WITH NATURE THIS 1/2 TERM AT SEAVIEW WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER! Seaview Wildlife Encounter has lots going on right throughout the 1/2 term holidays.  It’s a naturally fun place for kids and adults of all ages! You can watch  Penguins to swimming in the big pool.  Then there’s the Wallaby Joeys  - so gentle, visitors [...]

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1/2 term competitions with Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill

May 26, 2011

This May half term Blackgang and Robin Hill  are running a couple of competitions across both the parks… Everyone who purchases a joint ticket for both parks within the half term period has the chance to win £100 at each park by entering our themed prize draws…Simply hunt down the cowboy bounty at Blackgang Chine [...]

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1/2 term Days Out in Portsmouth and Southsea

May 26, 2011

Hovertravel now boasts an array of attraction partners in Portsmouth and Southsea offering great value  package deals on travel & entrance or travel & dining out.  Whether you’re a culture vulture who craves all things historical or loves to wander through museums, or you have a head for heights offering fantastic views, or prefer you’re [...]

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New Lemur Encounter at The Owl & Monkey Haven near Newport IOW

May 26, 2011

This May 1/2 term have a day at the Owl and Monkey Haven Isle of Wight. Lemur Encounter After the success of the Marmoset Encounter The Ow3l & Monkey Haven have launched a new encounter experience with our friendly lemurs ‘Crotchet’ and ‘Tornado’. Take the opportunity to hand feed and interact with our inquisitive, playful [...]

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Portsmouth Dockyard, the National Museum of the Royal Navy

May 26, 2011

Follow in the footsteps of your ancestors… As part of their activities to celebrate 100 years of naval heritage within Portsmouth Dockyard, the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is offering its visitors a chance to step back in time. A new trail around the galleries gives them a chance to discover the artefacts [...]

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