Robin Hill Country Adventure Park & Gardens

Type: Adventure Park / Playground

With free unlimited return visits over a seven day period, award-winning Robin Hill definitely qualifies as one of the Island’s favourite country attraction. The park boasts a fantastic blend of rides and adventure play for fun loving families & children and relaxing woodland gardens, ponds and sculpture walks for discerning adults to enjoy.

Ride experiences include the quarter mile down hill toboggan run which reaches speeds up to 25mph. A swinging galleon and time machine-themed motion platform cinema are also a treat for thrill seekers, while the more sedate Cows Express train ride is a delight for younger ones. The African Adventure and Squirrel tower provide challenging adventure play for older children while toddlers will enjoy the mini houses of Duck Down village.

Twice daily falconry displays at 11.30am and 2.45pm are renowned to be some of the best in the UK. Robin Hill is also one of the best places on the Island to spot a rare red squirrel and is a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts. A roman interpretation barn gives a fascinating flavour into life at Robin Hill 2000 years ago.

Look out for the new “Big Green tractor train” and catch free lift around the park to save those tired legs! Robin Hill is excellent value for money all round. You can now buy a joint park ticket which includes unlimited entry to Blackgang Chine which can save a family of 4 people £10 compared to buying separate park saver tickets.

Robin Hill also hosts a number of quality events including the Isle of Wight Spring Garden Show (last weekend in April), Cinema Under the Stars (last 2 weekends in August) & the world famous Bestival music festival each September.

Opening times 2011:
*28th March to 27th May: daily 10am – 5pm
*28th May to 4th June: daily 10am – 6pm
*5th June to 22nd July: daily 10am – 5pm
*23rd July to 4th September: daily 10am – 6pm
*5th September to 17th September – Park closed to host Bestival music event
*18th September to 23rd September open daily til 5p.m.
*24th September to 21st October: Open Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm
*22nd October to 30th October: daily 10am – 4.30pm

PLEASE NOTE NEW AUTUMN ARRANGEMENTS WITH PARKS BEING CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS!

Visit www.robin-hill.com for more information.

* Dogs on leads are welcome.
* Rides & attractions have height restrictions and operating times vary.

This establishment has both Public Liability Insurance and has been risk assessed.

Information for school groups available from the website.

PRICES:
Standard Admission Ticket (4-60 years): £9.95
Saver Ticket (4 persons): £37.50
Concessions (Senior Citizens/Disabled):£7.95
Group rate for 15 or more people: £7.00/person
ROBIN HILL / BLACKGANG CHINE JOINT PARK TICKETS AVAILABLE...the cheapest way to visit both parks.

VECTIS VENTURES MEMBERSHIP SCHEME £49.95 PER PERSON GIVES UNLIMITED ADMISSION TO BOTH ROBIN HILL & BLACKGANG CHINE FOR THE WHOLE 2011 SEASON – Telephone for details.

AWARDS:
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Tourism Excellence Award - 2008/09.
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce I.W Business of the Year - 2008/09.

Opening Times

Opening 28/03/2012 - 30/10/2012

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

SEE www.robin-hill.com/plan-your-visit

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40 MINUTES FROM YARMOUTH BY CAR: Take the A3054 east to Newport then follow the signs to Ryde to stay on the A3054. When you reach Wootton, turn right at the Cedars pub. Brown signs will direct you to Robin Hill at the next junctions.

15 MINUTES FROM FISHBOURNE BY CAR: Turn right out of the terminal to get to the main road (A3054). Turn right towards Newport. When you reach Wootton drive through the village and turn left at the Cedars pub. Take the left turning after the Woodman’s Arms pub and follow Briddlesford road all the way to Robin Hill at the next mini roundabout.

FROM RYDE PIER (AS A FOOT PASSENGER): take the train or walk down the pier to the esplanade and then take a two legged bus journey to Robin Hill via Newport (we are on the Newport-Sandown bus route 8) or take the Open topped “Downs Tour” bus that goes directly past the park. Booking a local taxi is another option. See below for bus & taxi links.

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20 MINUTES FROM EAST COWES BY CAR: Drive out of the terminal following directions for Newport on the A3021. Turn left towards Ryde on the A3054. When you reach Wootton drive through the village and turn right at the Cedars pub. Take the left turning after the Woodman’s Arms pub and follow Briddlesford road all the way to Robin Hill at the next mini roundabout.

FROM WEST COWES (AS A FOOT PASSENGER): take a two legged bus journey to Robin Hill via Newport (we are on the Newport- Sandown bus route 8).

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FROM RYDE TERMINAL (AS A FOOT PASSENGER): Make your way towards the buses on the esplanade (near the pier) and then take a two legged bus journey to Robin Hill via Newport (we are on the Sandown bus route 8) or take the Open topped “Downs Tour” bus that goes directly past the park. Booking a local taxi is another option. See below for bus & taxi links.

* DIRECTIONS FROM OTHER PLACES BY CAR:

FROM BLACKGANG CHINE: Drive out of Blackgang and turn left on the entrance round-a-bout towards Chale. In the village of Chale turn right just before the church and head for Newport on the B3399. Stay on this road for about 3 miles, all the way to the crossroads/junction. Turn left here towards Newport/Rookley. At Rookley village turn right at the T junction onto the main road (A3020) towards Godshill. After 0.75miles take a turning left for Merstone. Drive all the way to and through the village to the main road (A3056) and turn right for Sandown/Arreton. After half a mile (and before the village of Arreton) turn off left at the junction towards East Cowes/Ryde (follow sign for Ferry). Follow this for a mile and the Robin Hill entrance is the third exit on the mini roundabout after the Hare & Hounds pub.

FROM SANDOWN/SHANKLIN: From either town follow signs to Lake or Newport. At Lake follow signs for Newport turning into the A3056. Drive for 6 miles or so to and through the village of Arreton. Turn right at the junction after Arreton Barns towards East Cowes/Ryde (follow sign for Ferry). Follow this for a mile and the Robin Hill entrance is the third exit on the mini roundabout after the Hare & Hounds pub.

Public Transport Directions

COMING BY BUS:
Robin Hill is serviced by half hourly buses from Southern Vectis on Route no 8 between Sandown & Newport bus terminals. Please make your way to these terminals to get to the park.
From Ryde esplanade a Downs Tour open top bus service also operates hourly during the summer which goes right past the gates.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

COMING BY TAXI:
Robin Hill Country Adventure Park & Gardens recommends the following taxi service providers who can be cheaper and quicker than buses for 3 or more passengers and service the whole Island to and from the park.
Pete's Cars: call Pete on 07599126119 (mention the website for a preferential rate)
Amar Taxis: 01983 522968
Ryde Taxis: 01983 811111