Our Top 10 Isle of Wight School Trip Activities 2025

Isle Of Wight Aqua Park

Splashing Good Fun!

The Isle of Wight's bounciest and wettest attraction with over 20 massive obstacles to tackle, plenty of free-fall slides and fun but challenging elements to explore.

Great fun for water confident students aged 8+. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided and there'll be a safety briefing beforehand.

Exclusive use sessions are normally arranged for school groups - these have a limit of 80 persons including supervising adults on a 1:10 ratio. We can arrange back-to-back sessions for larger groups and alternative activities on site for those who are waiting. For small groups under 40 we can look to either 'buddy up' with other schools of a similar age profile, or even attend public sessions.

Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Step Back in Time

A living, working museum with a heritage steam railway passing through 5.5 miles of unspoilt countryside.

Step back in time to a bygone age. The Train Story interpretative museum has lots of hands-on exhibits for the group to try before their train ride.

All groups are assigned an experienced tour guide for the duration of the visit.

Blackgang Chine

Land of Adventure

The rightly-named "Land of Imagination" with many different attractions in one park. Everything from nursery rhyme characters through to pirates, cowboys, fairies, goblins and life-sized animatronic dinosaurs!

Add in a few thrill rides and you have the perfect mix for a fun day out!

A fertile base for activity play and learning, suspend disbelief and enjoy all the quirks you will experience at Blackgang - the kids will love it!

Robin Hill Adventure Park

Outdoor Adventure

Discover 88 acres of stunning parkland - where adventure meets tranquility. Every visit is an opportunity to connect with nature, explore together, and create lasting memories.

Get ready for adventure - Are you brave enough to climb the Squirrel Tower? Head to Botswana for an outdoor assault course and giant jumping pillow, then to Crocodile Creek for a thrilling electric boat safari before getting to ride and operate real diggers in the Lower Valley.

Hold on tight on your climb to the top of the valley before you speed on down through the exciting twists and turns of the park's countryside on our famous Toboggan Ride. Slide and glide your way around our indoor ice skating rink or try our woodland adventure crazy golf with 18 vintage Robin Hill themed holes!

Is it a bird? - Yes, it's the Falconry Experience! A stunning collection of over 40 birds of prey take flight at Robin Hill thanks to the brilliant bunch at the Falconry Experience Centre.

Osborne (House)

Queen Victoria's Holiday Home

Bring history to life and get a real insight into the private lives of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children by visiting their Isle of Wight summer residence.

Get hands-on with a Discovery Visit, such as becoming a servant and learning about life below stairs!

Tour the main house, Swiss Cottage, gardens and the Queen's private beach.

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

IW Donkey Sanctuary

A registered charity providing a secure, peaceful and happy home for donkeys, horses and ponies which have been neglected, abandoned or are in need of lifetime care.

Each donkey is a real character and visiting them is always a joy for animal lovers.

Schools can book a hands-on session to get up close and personal with these lovely creatures.

Tapnell Farm Park

Moo-ving on from Farming

On the site of a diversifying dairy farm, Tapnell is the perfect place for indoor and outdoor fun, connecting with and learning about domestic and exotic animals including "hands-on sessions".

Students can go wild on the many activities which include soft play zones, jumping pillows, pedal go-karts, zipwires, giant hay bale climbing frames and much more!

Learn about the site's off-grid capabilities and eco credentials.

ISurf Watersports

Fun Intro to Surfing

Taking place in the safe, sheltered waters of Sandown Bay, iSurf offers surfing and paddleboard introductory lessons for ages 8+

Qualified instructors will ensure that complete beginners as well as more experienced students get the very most from their 90 minute session.

All safety equipment and wetsuits are provided, along with expert instruction.

Goodleaf Tree Climbing

Reach For The Sky!

Students will learn how to (safely!) climb a huge oak tree giving far-reaching views across the Solent back to the mainland.

Sessions are delivered by mature instructors who encourage independent learning, foster a sense of self-belief and teach responsible risk management in a fun and safe environment.

All safety equipment is provided, along with expert instruction. We love the fact that it's not always the children that are usually best at sports that achieve the most during this activity...

Dinosaur Isle

Fossil Fun

A purpose-built interactive dinosaur and fossil museum conserving the rich collection of artefacts discovered primarily on the Isle of Wight.

As well as every child's highlight of handling coprolites (dino poo!) they will engage with materials teaching about the formation of fossils, rock cycles and coastal erosion.

Then it's off to the nearby beach, part of the Isle of Wight UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, to scour for fossils under the watchful eye of an experienced paleontologist.