School Day Trips to Tapnell Farm

Welcome to Tapnell - our award-winning farm destination set in glorious countryside with amazing sea views.

We have lots of great activities on site that suit a variety of year groups and abilities - so spend the day with us and give your students great experiences with lasting memories.

We are very happy to facilitate site visits to show you around before you arrive.

Take a look at the experiences we have on offer...

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Tapnell Farm Park

Students get access to all areas within the Farm Park – our Animal Barn, Straw Play Barn, Outdoor animal enclosures and play areas. Soft play is available for the appropriate age groups. 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.

There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained – as well as a variety of animals, we also have go-karts, trampolines, mini golf, zip line, jumping pillows and more!

Don’t forget pocket money – we have a very well stocked gift shop with a range of products on offer.

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.

Isle of Wight Aqua Park

Embark on the Aqua Park to give your students a fantastic opportunity to have an amazing experience and make lasting memories.

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!

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids provided.

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.

Isle of Wight Football Golf

Our 18-hole Football Golf course 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.

Axe Throwing

Axe Throwing school sessions are most popular amongst the older year groups and offer a chance to try something most haven’t don’t 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.

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.

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