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Tapnell Farm Park
Tapnell Farm Park + Hovertravel Comb: A Day of Fun on the Isle of Wight
Book Your Combo Deal: Flight + Bus + Park Entry
Fly. Ride. Explore. One hassle-free ticket that includes your return hovercraft flight, island bus transfers, and admission to Tapnell Farm Park.
What’s Included in the Combo Deal
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Return Hovercraft Flight
The fastest route to the Isle of Wight, which includes both outbound and return legs.
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Island Bus Transfers
Southern Vectis network + Summer Links service to take you from hoverport to Tapnell Farm.
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Tapnell Farm Park Entry
Full day access to all standard park attractions (excluding special paid extras).
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Family Memories & Island Adventure
Make the most of your day with unforgettable family moments, scenic island views, and plenty of opportunities to relax, explore, and enjoy quality time together.
Why visit Tapnell Farm?
Tapnell Farm Park is one of the Isle of Wight’s premier family attractions, with a packed timetable of indoor and outdoor activities. Whether the weather’s bright or gray, there’s something for everyone:
- Meet and feed friendly farm animals
- Bounce on giant jumping pillows
- Race pedal go-karts
- Zoom down sledge slides
- Explore soft-play barns & indoor zones
- Play mini golf & more
It’s a full-day adventure built for families, couples, and groups.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times & Dates
Check out Tapnell Farms opening hours prior to your visit to ensure a seamless day out!
How to Prepare
- Wear comfortable clothing & shoes
- Bring weatherproof gear (jacket, sunhat, etc.)
- Pack snacks or check on-site food options
- Book in advance during peak times (e.g. summer holidays)
| Combo Ticket Prices | Price |
| Adults 16yrs+ | £41.00 |
| Child 5-15yrs | £19.50 |
| Family (2 Adults* & up to 3 Children) | £92.00 |
Example Itinerary
Getting There
Outbound Journey
- Depart Southsea Hoverport at ~08:30
- Land at Ryde Hoverport ~08:40
- Walk to Ryde Transport Interchange
- Take Southern Vectis No. 9 to Newport (~09:05)
- Catch Summer Links bus from Newport → Tapnell Farm (~10:00)
- Arrive ~10:23
Return Journey
- Depart Tapnell Farm by Summer Links ~17:15
- Connect via Southern Vectis No. 9 (~18:10)
- Return flight departs Ryde ~19:15, arriving Southsea ~19:25
Note: This is a sample schedule. Always verify hovercraft and bus times ahead of travel.
Location
Tapnell Farm
Newport Road
Yarmouth
PO41 0YJ
Book Your Crossing
Why Choose Our Combo Deal?
All-in-one convenience. No juggling multiple tickets! We handle legwork so you can focus on the fun.
Time-efficient travel. Hovercraft + coordinated buses minimises wasted transfers.
Trusted & reliable. Hovertravel has decades of experience; we partner with vetted bus and attraction operators.
Great value for families. Combined pricing often beats separate ticket costs.
FAQs
You can book the Tapnell Farm Park and Hovertravel combo ticket directly through the Hovertravel website. The package includes your return hovercraft crossing to the Isle of Wight, bus transfers across the island, and admission to Tapnell Farm Park, all in one easy booking. We recommend reserving your tickets in advance, especially during weekends, school holidays, and peak summer months, to secure your preferred travel times.
Your Tapnell Farm Park day trip from Southsea includes a return hovercraft journey from Southsea to Ryde, convenient bus transfers to and from the park, and full-day access to Tapnell Farm Park attractions. Once inside, you can enjoy everything from animal encounters and soft play barns to outdoor activities like jumping pillows, go-karts, and mini golf, all with one ticket.
The total travel time for the Southsea to Tapnell Farm Park day trip is typically around 1 hour and 45 minutes, including the 10-minute hovercraft crossing, a short walk to the bus interchange, and the Southern Vectis and Summer Links bus services across the island. We recommend checking the latest hovercraft timetable and bus schedules before you travel to plan your day with ease.
Yes, Tapnell Farm Park on the Isle of Wight is one of the island’s most popular family attractions and is ideal for children of all ages. Younger visitors can meet and feed farm animals, explore indoor soft play zones, and enjoy toddler-friendly activities, while older children and adults can try clay pigeon shooting, archery and axe throwing. The Hovertravel combo ticket makes it easy to plan a stress-free family day out.