Kids Go Free extended – four bonus weekends to have adventures for less!

Families looking to beat the summer holiday rush can take advantage of Wightlink’s extended Kids Go Free offer this June – with four bonus weekends just added to the ferry company’s already-popular deal, starting this weekend.

From 14 June to 6 July, up to two children aged 5–15 can travel for free with Wightlink every Saturday and Sunday with an adult or senior foot passenger day return ticket. That’s before the schools even break up, so it’s perfect for a crowd-free, great-value family day out.

This offer builds on Wightlink’s existing Kids Go Free deal, which returns for the full school summer holidays, every day from 12 July to 7 September.

Early summer is a great time to visit the Isle of Wight – warm weather, blooming countryside and quieter hotspots make it one of the best times to enjoy a bit of Island paradise. Here are four reasons to sail across before the summer rush:

• Days out without the bustle – experience the golden sands of Ryde, Sandown or Compton with plenty of space. Enjoy quieter roads, shorter queues, the best table at that family-friendly pub. Early summer weekends are ideal for families who like things a little more relaxed.
• The newest family attractions – visit Wildheart Animal Sanctuary’s new bear brothers, Benji and Balu, or explore more than 35 rides and attractions at the newly re-opened Robin Hill.
• Celebrate the Island’s unique culture with these fantastic events
  • Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival (across the Island, 28-29 June and 5-6 July)
  • Armed Forces Day (Ryde, 28 June).
  • Wight Wheels Charity Classic Car and Bike Show (Chale, 29 June)
  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway 1940s experience (Havenstreet, 5-6 July)

For those based on the Isle of Wight, here are some top mainland ideas for families.

Portsmouth’s packed with family fun – From the Spinnaker Tower and Historic Dockyard to Clarence Pier’s arcades and the Blue Reef Aquarium plus these great events:

• Comic Con atPort Solent on 14 June.
• Free live music at The Bandstand in Southsea on Sundays.
• Vintage bus rides across the city on 15 June.
• Armed Forces Day in Southsea on 21 June.
• Steeleford Supercar Show at Stansted Park on 22 June.
• The Chilli and Gin Festival at Fort Purbrook on 28 and 29 June.
• Southsea Food Festival on 5 and 6 July.

The New Forest is wild and wonderful – Spot ponies, walk the woodlands or visit the National Motor Museum. Or attend one of these events:

• Lymington Market every Saturday.
• The Custom and American Show on Father’s Day at Beaulieu on 15 June.
• Jurassic Furzey trails at Furzey Gardens.
• Devoted to Dogs day at Exbury Gardens on 6 July.

Or jump on a train from Lymington or Portsmouth and head further afield for:

• Trooping the Colour in London on 14 June.
• Royal Ascot in Berkshire from 17-21 June.
• Stonehenge Summer Solstice in Wiltshire from 18-22 June.
• Jane Austen Regency Week in Hampshire from 21-29 June.
• Glastonbury Festival in Somerset from 25 – 29 June.
• Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London from 30 June – 13 July.
• RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in Surrey from 1 – 6 July.

For more information and to book, visit our dedicated Kids Go Free page.

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