Summer at Tapnell Farm Park
Tapnell Farm Park is dialling up the fun this summer with an action-packed programme of daily animal encounters, all-weather adventures, and two showstopping weekly events – all included with Farm Park admission.
What's On
A Summer of Non-Stop Fun at Tapnell Farm Park!
Find endless ways to keep your little adventurers entertained at Tapnell Farm Park with the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor fun for families, whatever the weather.
When the skies turn grey, children can enjoy hours of excitement in the undercover Adventure Barn, featuring trampolines, pedal go-karts, and impressive Tower Slide. For younger visitors, the three-story Indoor Soft Play Barn provides a safe and imaginative space to explore.
When the sun shines, the outdoor activities come alive with bouncing on giant Jumping Pillows, speeding down Sledge Slides, and testing skills at the Farm Park Footy Shoot Out. Throughout your visit, don’t forget to meet the farm’s friendly residents in the Animal Barn and paddocks, from pigs and sheep to wallabies, alpacas and more.
Daily from 26 July – 31 August:
Take a breather between all the buzz and bond with furry friends:
- Wallaby Feeding: Twice a day visitors can enjoy a unique, hands-on experience of feeding the Wallabies their favourite snacks (11 am and 2:30 pm
- Guinea Pig Fishing: Visitors can grab a ‘fishing’ rod and use treats to feed and play with the Guinea Pigs (11:30 am)
- Animal Enrichment Crafting Session: An eco-friendly crafting workshop where visitors use recycled materials from the farm to craft playful obstacles, toys and enrichment activities for the smaller animals in the park (12 pm)
- Alpaca Feeding: Visitors can enjoy a unique, hands-on experience of feeding the Alpacas their favourite snacks (1:30 pm)
- Shetland Grooming: Brush and bond with these tiny ponies, during some up-close time (2 pm)
Please note, times and activities may change. Feeding cups: £1 per cup – all other activities included in admission.
Evening Entertainment:
Tuesdays: MOO-MANIA – The Island’s Ultimate Kids Rave
Every Tuesday | 4–8pm (Park open from 10am)
Back by popular demand, MOO-MANIA returns with high-energy antics, dance-offs and all the feel-good chaos of a family-friendly rave! Expect:
- Live DJ playing kid-friendly dance bangers
- Puppet shows, circus games & walkabout performers
- Bubbles, confetti cannons & the Island’s only balloon drop, featuring over 1,000 balloons
- Glow fun, aerial performers & more
Ideal for kids – and the big kids too!
Thursdays: Barn, Boots & Beats – The Ultimate Family Barn Dance
Every Thursday | 4–8pm (Park open from 10am)
New for 2025! Dust off your dancing boots, and let’s get stompin’. When the sun goes down, the barn lights up. Join us for a rootin’-tootin’ evening of live country music, dancing and food. Highlights include:
- Toe-tappin’ live music from Honky Tonk Highway
- Mass Hoedown with line-dancing legends The Long Island Stompers
- Rodeo Bull challenge (small additional fee)
- Street performers & comedy farmers
- Award-winning Tapnell Farm burgers & loaded fries
Getting There
By car: Tapnell Farm, Newport Rd, Yarmouth PO41 0YJ
By bus: Get there with Southern Vectis on the Summer Links route.
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