Turkey & Tinsel Extravaganza on the Isle of Wight 2026
Come and enjoy some festive fun on this lovely island. For history buffs we include Brading Roman Villa, Osborne House and Quarr Abbey whilst for animal lovers, the Donkey Sanctuary is the perfect tonic. We also allow for some ‘My Time’ relaxation.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Brading Roman Villa & Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
After breakfast, we travel to Brading Roman Villa, with its award-winning visitor centre and museum. The villa offers interactive displays, a collection of Roman artefacts and temporary exhibitions. We then head to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary where donkeys in need are given a loving and forever home. Here we enjoy a hearty soup and savoury scone.
Day 3 Osborne House Ground Floor Tour & Grounds & My Time
We spend this morning visiting Osborne House for a winter guided tour of the ground floor and grounds of the house. We head back to the hotel to enjoy some ‘My Time’ at leisure.
Day 4 Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre & My Time
This morning we head to Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre to learn about the monks who live at the Abbey. We head back to the hotel for ‘My Time’.
Day 5 Departure
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Brading Roman Villa & Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
After breakfast, we travel to Brading Roman Villa, with its award-winning visitor centre and museum. The villa offers interactive displays, a collection of Roman artefacts and temporary exhibitions. We then head to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary where donkeys in need are given a loving and forever home. Here we enjoy a hearty soup and savoury scone.
Day 3 Osborne House Ground Floor Tour & Grounds & My Time
We spend this morning visiting Osborne House for a winter guided tour of the ground floor and grounds of the house. We head back to the hotel to enjoy some ‘My Time’ at leisure.
Day 4 Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre & My Time
This morning we head to Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre to learn about the monks who live at the Abbey. We head back to the hotel for ‘My Time’.
Day 5 Departure
Channel View Hotel
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated clifftop position overlooking Shanklin bay with its sandy beaches. The dining room offers lovely sea views. Guests can relax with a drink and enjoy after-dinner entertainment in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. The 56 bedrooms offer classic, comfortable decor, and come with a TV, telephone and hairdryer. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
Channel View Hotel
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
4 Nights Half Board
NOV 2026
No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Return ferry crossing Portsmouth to Fishbourne
• Mince pies and hot drinks on arrival
• Best Christmas Jumper competition
• Visit from Santa
• Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
• Christmas quiz
• Christmas Dress Party
• Quiz of the year after dinner & ringing in New Year with a glass of fizz
• Live entertainment every night
• Brading Roman Villa guided tour
• Donkey Sanctuary introduction talk and soup & savoury scone
• Winter guided tour at Osborne House
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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