Captain's Lodge

25/06/2023

Chilling in the garden at Captain's Lodge .

18/06/2023

Imagine going to the beach, having fun in the waves, then a 2 minute walk back to finish the day relaxing in the bath...

30/04/2023

Yesterday was a hot one! There's nothing like a ice cream by the sea when the weatehr is hot and you can find icecream for all dietary requirements and for your four legged friends.

22/04/2023

Sign says it all...

15/04/2023

Looking for some sea and sand? We are just a 2-3 minute walk from Sandown beach, a lovely sandy beach, as pictured.

If you have any furry friends, they are welcome on the whole beach until the 1st of May!

After the first of May you can reach a dog friendly area of the beach (still lovely and sandy) by taking a short walk down the sea front. You can go either way, but we recomend turning left facing the sea to get to Yaverland.

10/04/2023

We've had questions about how dog secure our garden is...

These two are renowned escape artists (we have gone to extreme measures to keep them in the garden at home!) and they didn't find a way out.

Big or small, cunning or athletic there is secure fencing to stop any escape attempts.

09/04/2023

Happy Easter!

Hope every one has a great day!

If you go easter egg hunting, just make sure it's not a dino egg!

08/04/2023

To get to this!
(The bathroom is now the bunk room and the bunk room is now an ensuite for the master and a family bathroom.)

08/04/2023

Went through this...
(Our builder did seem to like getting rid of our floors!)

08/04/2023

Before you had a downstairs bathroom, bunk room and the master bedroom...

07/04/2023

After...

07/04/2023

He's removed the floor!

07/04/2023

Before...

07/04/2023

Now, for the big reveal!

Thanks to Steve MacEwan and Danny-marcus Hawkins for all their hard work!

29/10/2022

Thanks to everyone who's stayed with us this season. We're upgrading the house over the winter so keep an eye on our page for our new look for next season!

23/09/2022

If you enjoy cycling, Captain's Lodge is a great place to stay on the island. We have a spacious lockable shed with bike racks and the red squirrel trail runs right past us!
https://redsquirreltrail.org.uk/

And if that's not enough cycling for you, then there is the around the island route, giving you great costal views from around the island.
https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/things-to-do/cycling/round-the-island-route

17/09/2022

15/09/2022

The view from Bembridge Down of Sandown. Just follow the costal path left as you face the sea.

04/09/2022

If you're here next Sunday, the 11th September, check out road closures for the Tour of Britain cycle race. Or check out the details of times and locations to watch it. It is going right past the seafront between Sandown and Yaverland.

https://www.iow.gov.uk/council/OtherServices/Tour-of-Britain/Event

The race involves over 100 of the world’s best riders, including Olympic and World Champions and Tour de France winners. It covers over 1,373 kilometres over the eight stages from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight.  Find out more about the race stages.

30/08/2022

🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL!🚨

Due to popular demand, Blackgang Chine will present a FINAL FOAM FIESTA this Wednesday (31st August) to officially say goodbye to Summer! The park will transform into the Island's ULTIMATE Kid's fiesta for ONE NIGHT ONLY featuring foam, fun and fresh dance moves!

Our programmed entertainment will run as follows:

🤠 4:30pm - Character Games and Bubbles

🎧 6:30pm - DJ OMAR

🤪 7:30pm - FOAM!

👋 9pm - CLOSE

Please note - Fireworks WILL NOT be set off for this event.

🎟 Our Foam Fiesta Finale is INCLUDED in our General Admission Tickets AND FVPs! Book your ticket to the party now at blackgangchine.com!

29/08/2022

Needing some more carnival fun?

Sandown Carnival has their illuminated carnival this Wednesday (31st Aug) 8pm-9:30pm.

Check out their page for updates and their website for details! https://www.sandowncarnival.com/events/illuminated-carnival-2022

Our illuminated carnival parade around the town!

25/08/2022

Butterfly World Isle Of Wight is a great place to visit. Full of butterflies, caterpillars and koi. See the butterflies hatching and wonder at them as they fly around you.

https://butterflyworldiow.com/plan-your-visit

We are a short drive away from both the Red Funnel East Cowes car Ferry and the Wightlink Fishbourne Ferry. A 10-5 minute drive from both ferry ports. 

24/08/2022

Last two The Needles: Landmark Attraction pyrotechnic nights tomorrow and next Thursday. The display is scaled back this year due to the dry weather, but still worth a visit.

18/08/2022

Have great fun monkeying around and supporting the Monkey Haven. With plenty of monkeys to see, there are also play areas to enjoy and birds to see too.

Check out their website for more details:
https://monkeyhaven.org/

Welcome to Monkey Haven Our doors are open from 10am every day. Pop along to our sanctuary and meet the latest rescued animals.

17/08/2022

This weekend (19th-21st of August) Robin Hill is running a Night Glow event with glowing hotair balloons and live music, all finishing with fireworks!

Entry is included in their normal day tickets with 7 day free returns.

Check out their website for more details and how to book tickets! https://robin-hill.com/event/night-glow/

Gather in the open air of the Lower Valley and experience immersive Night Glow performances from internationally renowned hot air balloon pilots...

14/08/2022

Looking for something different to do this week? Have a look at the Wight Proms. Music and comedy both available. Check out their website for more info and to book tickets. https://www.wightproms.co.uk/

Festival of open-air picnic concerts on the Isle of Wight, celebrating opera, comedy, musical theatre, and orchestral proms.

12/08/2022

Don't forget Sandown Bay regatta is on this Sunday the 14th August run by Sandown Carnival . Some events kick off tomorrow, and the main event is 10am4pm with a firework finale at 9:30pm.

Check out their website or page and event for more details.
https://www.sandowncarnival.com/events/sandown-bay-regatta-2022
https://facebook.com/events/s/sandown-bay-regatta-2022/3055581764686961/

Organised by Sandown Carnival for the first time, we’re combining tradition with new attractions for a relaunch of the 165-year-old event this summer. Saturday features sea and shoreside fun for everyone plus a free music event whilst we have a fun packed Sunday, including market stalls lining S

10/08/2022

Looking for evening entertainment for the kids? Tapnell Farm Park has the Island's Biggest Kids Party every Thursday from 6:00-9:30. It includes the Bibble Wizard as well as party games, live music, and disco!

Check out their website for more details and to book tickets!
tapnellfarm.com/play/events/tapnells-biggest-kids-party

Tapnell Farm is home to our award-winning glamping and farm accommodation, all weather Farm Park attraction, restaurant, and the Isle of Wight’s only Aqua Park!

08/08/2022

Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination say the park will be closed for the rest of the day. Keep checking their page for updates.

The park will remain closed or the rest of the day

07/08/2022

If anyone is travelling to us without a car, this is worth knowing!

Take the children across the Solent to the Isle of Wight or mainland for free during any school holiday in 2022.