Shaun the sheep returns to the park this Easter!
April half term is looming closer, what a great opportunity to spend 2 weeks off with the family, fun, games and relaxation… We all know it can feel like a struggle to keep the kids entertained throughout the school holidays, but we’ve got the perfect solution for you. Get the whole family involved, outside and away from technology this Easter half-term by joining us at Robin Hill as Farm Fest returns from the 4th-18th April. No farm Fest would be complete without world famous, Shaun the Sheep, he’s back with The Championsheeps farmathlon. Only this time it has an Olympic twist, from ‘Cabbage Shot-put’ to ‘It’s the Marrow-thon’, herd the family together from 10am-5pm on select dates* to take on these bah-rilliant challenges.
Farm Fest isn’t just about the kids; over Easter weekend you’ll have the chance to experience Robin Hill’s first ever Farmers Market! A host of local producers and suppliers will be on-site selling their wares and offering tasters galore. Pop by and lose yourself in the aromatic scents and delicious flavour combinations. Mmmm.
Something for the dads (and other tractor enthusiasts): Our friends over at C&O Tractors will be bringing a selection of tractors to the park for the duration of Farm Fest! There will be Massey Ferguson peddle tractor’s for you to challenge your friends & family to a race!
Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps Farm-athalon!
THIS EASTER join Shaun for the ultimate madcap sports day meets farmyard frolic! Play 7 farm-made games which are Shaun’s own spin on the Olympic Heptathlon.
Mucky Bucket touring petting farm will be arriving at the park on 12th – 13th April, you’ll have the chance to meet and pet miniature ponies and donkeys, alpacas, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, rabbits and more!
What’s one of our favourite things to do at the weekend? Get a cheeky Chinese of course!
We can’t wait to re-open the doors for Spirit of the Orient, starting on February 14th, but until then we’re sampling as many oriental delights as humanly possible. There’s nothing quite like ordering a mixed array of Chinese dishes on a Friday night with friends and family.
What’s your go to? Chow Mein? Crispy shredded Beef? Duck in Black Bean sauce?
Don’t limit your cravings for a Chinese to the weekends, any night of the week will do! From February 1st – 14th, you could be in with a chance of winning something special in your fortune cookie… That’s right, it’s our Fortune Cookie Quest and it’s back for the second year. We’ll be hiding hundreds of prizes inside fortune cookies across the island.
Now you don’t have to feel too naughty for an evening of delicious oriental indulgence.
To find out more about the Fortune Cookie Quest and to see your nearest participating restaurant follow this link: www.robin-hill.com/spiritoftheorient-fortune
Are syns really a thing when you could win awesome prizes?
It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for, our 2020 event calendar has been officially announced! We’re super excited for you all to discover Robin Hill like never before, with some firm favourites alongside brand-new events; here’s what you can expect…
FEBRAURY – Spirit of the Orient
We’re kicking the new year off with our award-winning event, Spirit of the Orient which returns for the seventh time! From 6-10pm daily between 14th – 22nd February 2020, you’ll see a fusion of sound, colour, illuminations and oriental flavours. Featuring impressive light exhibits, interactive 12-metre dragon procession, activities for the kids, woodland light shows and traditional lion dances; the park truly will come alive in celebration. Find out more & book your tickets online now!
This event is the first included with a Joint Park or Robin Hill Frequent Visitor Pass!
APRIL – Farm Fest
Join us as Farm Fest returns for the second year running. From the 4th-18th April, hop on board our Big Red Tractor Train for a rumbling ride through the park to the Lower Valley! Spend some time making friends with the farmyard animals in the Touring Petting Farm; watch the kids race around the pedal tractor course and sample some local delights our first ever Farmers’ Market!
This event is included in a Joint Park or Robin Hill Frequent Visitor Pass!
MAY – Sky High
The sky’s the limit from May 23rd-26th as Sky High takes off again for a four-day hot air balloon extravaganza. Marvel at the fabulous balloons, meet the pilots and experience the epic Night Glow show every evening from the Lower Valley ponds!
This event is included with a Joint Park or Robin Hill Frequent Visitor Pass!
AUGUST – Jungle Fever & AFTER DARK
Take the whole family on safari this summer as Jungle Fever returns for the final year! Back by popular demand, the park’s woodland will take on a jungle theme and be buzzing with life every Tuesday & Thursday from 24th July – 31st August, 10am – 10pm.
This event is included with a Joint Park or Robin Hill Frequent Visitor Pass!
Bring a group of friends and experience AFTER DARK down in The Ponds, every Saturday night throughout the summer for this adult only (18+) event! With a programme of awesome evening entertainment, you’ll want to grab a drink from the Cocktail Bar, then dance the night away to live DJ sets!
This event is not included with a Frequent Visitor Pass; however, exclusive offers will be available to pass holders.
OCTOBER – Festival of the Dead
For the first time, our Festival of Light event has a brand-new cultural theme, this time from South America! From the 2nd-31st October, join us at Festival of the Dead on select evenings to celebrate this flamboyant, energetic addition to our annual event calendar!
This event is included with a Joint Park or Robin Hill Frequent Visitor Pass!
DECEMBER – POLAR
Returning for Christmas 2020, experience the festive magic of POLAR, where dreams really do come true! On selected dates between 28th November – 31st December, our woodland will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland and your favourite polar bear Pippa will return with a special addition for 2020!
This event is not included with a Frequent Visitor Pass; however, exclusive offers will be available to pass holders.
The first two weekend’s of our long-awaited winter spectacular, POLAR, have been a great success!
The park saw hundreds of customers through its gates, all immersing themselves in the woodland world of winter magic.
Since the event’s announcement back in June, POLAR has been highlighted as one not-to-miss this Christmas and it hasn’t disappointed customers…
“Well done Robin Hill, POLAR is amazing, the best event yet (and we’ve been to them all). Would recommend it for everybody. Thank you.”
POLAR plays host to an array of festive delights; from the twinkling winter woodland and seasonal food & drink offering, to the handmade decoration workshops and themed rides. The evenings culminate in a heart-warming finale show that sees a little boy’s Christmas dream come true, with a very special surprise that delights audiences and has brought a tear to the eye on many already!
“We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the Robin Hill team for our wonderful evening at POLAR! We had such a lovely time; it was so nice to have a special experience to share as a family. These times are precious and important.”
Visitors can take a ride on the Big Red Express, driven by none other than Father Christmas himself and then follow the winter fairies through the woodland to the POLAR Hollow. After marvelling at the giant 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, continue the journey to meet the star of the show, life-sized polar bear, Pippa! She’s a big bear but she’s as gentle as they come and is particularly fond of hugs.
Only 4 dates remain with limited capacity, so don’t miss out and book now! For more information, and to book your POLAR experience, CLICK HERE!
CALLING ALL FVPs
We want to celebrate the last weekend of Festival of Light with you!
This year is the final year of our Diwali inspiration theme so we’re giving you the ultimate wrap party experience with as much Holi Powder as we can find, PLUS an awesome 20% off curries!
Join us at Festival of Light, Inspired by Diwali on Saturday 2nd November to end the event with a bang!
Holi Colour Arena
We know how much you all love the vibrant Colour Arena so now’s your chance to make the most of it and experience it totally FREE! Visit on Saturday 2nd November, with your FVP card to claim your Holi Powder free of charge, even if you’ve already experienced the arena! Join us and get stuck in! Max 2 packets per guests – subject to availability.
Taste of India – EXCLUSIVE 20% OFF
Everyone’s loving our authentic curries this year and to celebrate the last evening of this event with you, all Frequent Visitor Pass holders will receive an exclusive 20% off any curry from the Woodland Ponds outlet! That means you could try our ‘Taste of India’, an explosion of Indian subcontinental taste, for only £7.20, that’s a saving of £1.80! Simply show your FVP card when ordering.
Electro-Light Circus
The feedback from the Electro-Light Circus this year has been incredible so we want to give as many of you the chance to see it as possible! If you’ve not yet seen the show, we advise arriving as early as possible to claim your tickets for either the 7:30pm or 9pm show. We’re expecting a large number of visitors with queues from 5pm onwards so please do ensure you’ve read the T&Cs and have all the information you need ahead of visiting, including your FVP cards.
We want to celebrate the end of this event and give as many of you a chance to see the show as possible but due to the Amphitheatre’s limited capacity, for safety reasons, Electro-Light Circus show tickets will continue to be issued as normal from our admissions desk upon entry to the park on a first-come-first-served basis, whilst availability lasts.
Don’t forget – bring FVP pass so you can get your discount, and so we can get you all in quickly… The park is open from 10 am on Saturday, so try to avoid arriving at 18.00 when queues are likely.
STEP INTO THE VIBRANT WORLD OF DIWALI.
Voted the BEST EVENT IN THE UK by Day Out With The Kids, this autumn, you can join the finale of Diwali at Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods, open from 6pm – 10pm on selected dates between 27th September – 2nd November.
Celebrating the finale of the vibrant Diwali theme, you’ll find yourself marvelling at the epic Electro-Light Circus, returning more intense than before, it’s sure to bring this event to a spectacular close! The incredible show featuring mind-boggling light tricks, acrobatics and circus skills is a must-see for visitors of all ages.
NEW for 2019, visitors can take part in The Spice Cinema, a five-minute documentary surrounding the spice trade, accompanied by sensory ‘zome structures’ where customers will be surrounded by the smells of spice! This year, discover the Chakra Star, hidden at the center of the event and marvel at the wonder of the seven chakras.
Uncover the fun and thrills of the family-favourite Holi powder arena and the new Neon Jungle; right through to the calm and serene celestial feel of the Woodland Ponds water projections and stunning illuminations.
Samarkand was known as the golden city as it was one of the riches cities along the silk road. Today we recreate the hustle and bustle and luster of this great ancient city through interpretive lighting and sounds within our sunken walkway on the edge of our ancient woodland. Be prepared to be blown away as you take in this year’s showpiece lighting installation.
Amidst all the exciting activity, take time to enjoy the authentic Indian menu of curries and kebabs, Asian sweet treats and traditional teas, providing a true taste of India.
The kids can get involved with Lantern Decorating workshops, indulge in some traditional henna art and marvel at the ambient street entertainment.
Just a few weeks ago we teamed up with Brakes Food Service with renowned concept development chef, Richard Wells, to enhance this year’s Festival of Light menu!
Our Robin Hill catering team worked with Richard to create a brand new, contemporary menu for the event. The day started with food preparation; this entails measuring quantities of the ingredients needed for an event of this size and liaising with the experts at Brakes on the best possible produce to use.
When ingredients are procured the marinating period can begin, during this stage the spices have time to permeate the meats and vegetables, ready for cooking the following day. Richard showed the team several different rice blends until the decision was made to use a combination of white and wild rice grains for the dishes.
All elements of the dining experience are taken into consideration for our events, the meals are served in 100% recyclable takeaway boxes with recyclable cutlery. You can sit down and eat with the family or wander around the park while enjoying these culinary delights.
2019’s menu will feature Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Dopiaza and Butternut Gobi Dhansak (vegan) accompanied by traditional chapati or vegan naan. There will be a kid’s selection of small curries, not to forget family favourites, onion bhajis, samosas and poppadums.
For those with a sweet tooth that want to try something different, there will be Banana Doughballs served with either pistachio or coconut ice cream and drizzled with butterscotch sauce. Yum!
We know that you’re going to love this menu because you’ve already told us you do!
“I love that you’re doing a vegan curry and it’s delicious!” – David Heartly.
“Your Dhansak is just like my mums, amazing” – Varun Khan.
We are constantly looking for ways to improve at Robin Hill and appreciate all feedback from our customers, get in touch at [email protected]
From 23rd July – 31st August Jungle Fever is back this summer at Robin Hill!
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays* from 10am-10pm you can step into a world of an African Safari with life-sized African animal puppets at Jungle Fever as FEEDING TIME returns for more interactive family fun as well as a Djembe African drums workshop which will really get the vibes going! Plus, there will be Live music, character meet and greets and a special jungle-themed performance.
The South Coast Falconry will be putting on a meet and greet where you can get up close and personal with your favourite feathered friends!
Brightsparks are BACK again this year! The show is bigger and better than ever, the Two Cheeky Monkeys will be lighting up the Woodland Amphitheatre yet again in addition Flaming Risque will be on every Saturday night!
December 2019 will see Robin Hill launch its brand new and spectacular Christmas evening event – POLAR. Running over four weekends in December, the event will feature a stunning new Amphitheatre production that will delight audiences of all ages, plus a host of other festive activities as part of the award-winning event series at Robin Hill.
Step outside this festive season and experience the thrill of a Christmas dream come true… POLAR promises an enchanting Christmas journey with a spectacular show finale like no other!
Take the Winter Woodland Walk through sparkling ancient forests, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the POLAR Village while you warm up with traditional hot food and drinks, hop on board the Big Red Express, where Father Christmas himself takes the wheel, and tip-toe into the POLAR Hollow where you can meet Pippa, the life-sized cuddly polar bear!
Don’t miss Robin Hill’s rides given a winter makeover, with the Cows Express Junior Ride perfect for little ones, and the 4D Motion Cinema exclusively showing ‘Santa’s Sleigh Ride’ during POLAR!
The event finale is the dazzling Amphitheatre show, POLAR, that follows the magical tale of one boy’s Christmas dream come true, in a sensational dance and acrobatic theatre style production!
This newest addition to Robin Hill’s annual events calendar promises to be the most magical yet, delighting families of all ages as well as couples looking for a unique and romantic way to spend a winter’s evening. Glittering displays and enticing festive flavours will transport visitors through a dreamlike evening brimming with all the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve, with the finale POLAR show set to be the most spectacular production Robin Hill’s Amphitheatre has ever seen!
The POLAR Village will be the epicenter of the event, where customers can indulge in traditional festive treats including mulled wine, luxury hot chocolates, roasted marshmallows and delicious homemade food whilst soaking up live music and the beautiful woodland lighting displays.
Speaking about the new event, Alec Dabell, Managing Director and Owner said “We are delighted to bring this brand new and totally unique experience to the Isle of Wight. We think POLAR could be “the” event for families and loved ones this Christmas”.
Tickets for this limited capacity event go on sale at 10am Thursday 27th June, with Frequent Visitor Pass holders eligible for an exclusive discounted rate of just £17.50 for the first four days only of POLAR.
For more information, and to book your POLAR experience, visit www.robin-hill.com/POLAR
