Tapnell Farm Adventures Isle of Wight

Tapnell Farm is an award-winning destination set in beautiful rural countryside on the Isle of Wight, with stunning sea views.

Family run and formerly one of the biggest dairy farms on the Island, over the last 10 years, Tapnell has transformed into the Isle of Wight’s leading eco-tourism business.

We have lots of great activities on site that suit a variety of year groups and abilities.  Spend the day at Tapnell and give your students fantastic experiences with lasting memories.

We are very happy to facilitate site visits to show school representatives around prior to their school trip (free of charge). Risk assessments and essential documents are also provided in advance (and will be available to download from website shortly)

Our attractions include:

Tapnell Farm Park

An all-weather attraction with plenty of play areas, indoors and out, to keep everyone entertained: pedal go-karts, jumping pillows, crazy golf, zip wires, sledge slides, trampolines and straw play barn, plus amazing animals in the paddocks (including wallabies and meerkats) and animal barn.

We provide fantastic educational experiences for all age groups, based around our animals and the farm.

There is a daily schedule of animal talks your group is able to attend – for bigger groups we may schedule a private talk for your visit.

Duration: 3.5 hour sessions. Morning 10:00am-1:30pm or afternoon 1:30pm-5:00pm.

Target Year Groups: Nursery – Year 6. Any year group is welcome!

Teacher Supervision: 1 teacher per 10 students as a minimum. Younger year groups will require 1 teacher per 5 students.

Aqua Park

The Island’s only outdoor Aqua Park with over 20 obstacles to tackle – and lots of fun!  Wetsuits and buoyancy aids provided.   Facilities include changing rooms, showers and toilets (split male/female)

Participants do need to be able to swim and would ideally be water confident. Our staff are very happy to provide support and encouragement to those less confident swimmers – they have more to gain from an experience at the Aqua Park – what a confidence builder!

Duration: 2 hours. 50 minutes on the inflatables after a safety briefing with 30 minutes either side for changing.

Target Year Groups: Year 5 – Year 11 (minimum age 7).

Maximum Group Size: 80 (7 teachers and 73 students).

Minimum Group Size: 40 paying participants required.

Teacher Supervision: 1 teacher on the Aqua Park per 10 students.

Football Golf

Our 18-hole Football Golf course – the only one on the Island – is a great and easy choice for a school visit. This activity is great fun and caters to a wide range of skills and abilities – it is what you make it. For some students it will be a serious competition – for others it will simply be great fun and a chance to have a laugh with peers.

Duration: varies depending on group size and skill – allow 1.5 hours.

Target Year Groups: Year 3 – Year 11.

Maximum Group Size: We recommend no more than 60 on the course.

 Archery & Axe Throwing / Target Sports

Archery + Axe Throwing at Tapnell Farm are all-weather Target Sports, run from our purpose-built ranges, housed inside a covered barn.

Archery

Book a schools session lead by one of our experienced instructors. Your group will learn the basics of Archery and improve their technique through the session.

Duration: Allow 1 hour. 50 minutes of activity time.

Target Year Groups: Year 7 – Year 11 (minimum age 11).

Maximum Group Size: 15.

Teacher Supervision: 1 teacher for every 12 students.

Axe Throwing

Axe Throwing school sessions are most popular amongst the older year groups and offer a chance to try something most haven’t done before. Improve your axe throwing accuracy though coaching and tips from the experienced instructor leading the session.

Duration: Allow 1 hour. 50 minutes of activity time.

Target Year Groups: Year 7 – Year 11 (minimum age 11).

Maximum Group Size: 24.

Teacher Supervision: 1 teacher per 12 students.

Our returning schools love the range of activities we have onsite, all within easy reach; our welcoming and experienced staff; and the fact that we will help teachers plan their day so they get the most out of it.

Isle of Wight Aqua Park holds a Gold RLSS Accreditation standard.

Farm Park – entry to the Farm Park gives access to the animal barn and straw play barn as well as the outdoor animal enclosures and play areas. Soft play is also included for the appropriate age groups.

Aqua Park – wetsuits and safety equipment included. Branded Aqua Socks available for £1.50 per pair – these can be taken home and reused or kept as a souvenir.

Football Golf – arrive at football golf, grab your footballs and a scorecard for the group, head through to our 18-hole course.

Axe Throwing/Archery – during this private school’s session one of our qualified instructors will give you a safety briefing and teach your group a new skill.

With lots of activities on offer, we can cater for many different groups, creating a programme of activities to support larger classes and year groups.

Farm Park – super flexible in group size (up to 1000?)

Aqua Park – up to 80 (must include accompanying teachers).

Football Golf – we advise no more than 60.

Axe Throwing – up to 24 students.

Archery – up to 15 students.

The Farm Park has some educational resources that were created in conjunction with Education Destination in 2017 linked to the Curriculum.

We request prior notification of any intention to take photographs or film.  There are no restrictions to photographing/recording your students during their visit provided they do not capture anyone not part of the group – and subject to authorization by individual members of Tapnell staff (which we would organize).

Risk assessments, public liability, and any other essential documents will be sent with your booking confirmation. They are also available to view on the website.

Please email groups@tapnellfarm.com for any school enquiries.

Farm Park – £10.80 per person. 1 teacher per 5 children goes free.

Aqua Park – £15 per participant. 1 teacher per 10 children goes free.

Football Golf – £6 per participant. 1 teacher per 10 children goes free.

Archery – £144 for 12 participants. Additional participants £10pp.

Axe Throwing – £192 for 16 participants. Additional participants £10pp.

Farm Park – dress for the weather

Aqua Park – swimwear for underneath a wetsuit (don’t forget a towel!)

Football Golf – dress for the weather – sensible footwear

Archery – closed toe shoes, hair tied back and long sleeves advised. Dress for the weather

Axe Throwing – closed toe shoes & hair tied back. Dress for the weather

We always advise groups to bring a First Aider along although we have First Aid trained staff across site. Lifeguards are on duty at the Aqua Park.

Farm Park – café with indoor and outdoor seating, multiple places to sit for lunch.

Aqua Park – toilets, showers, changing facilities, small selection of refreshments available to purchase.

Football Golf – toilets, small selection of refreshments available to purchase.

Axe Throwing – toilets, small selection of refreshments available to purchase.

Archery – toilets, small selection of refreshments available to purchase.

Where we are based on a farm, some areas can be tricky to navigate but we want to welcome everybody to Tapnell, so please get in touch to discuss any queries or additional requirements.  There is a good accessible toilet/wash room in the Farm Park.

Farm Park – 10:00am-5:00pm (April – November) schools sessions apply.

Aqua Park – April/May – September. Opening days/times vary throughout the season.

Football Golf – open all year round. Weekends only during term-time November-March.  School visits can be organised outside of this.

Axe Throwing – open all year round. Opening days/times vary throughout the season.

Archery – open all year round. Opening days/times vary throughout the season.