Isle of Wight

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It’s my youngest 5th birthday. He has been counting the days down for ages. He wants to know who decided that he had to be born on this day. He also wants to know who controls him.

We return on Monday when it’s my middle one’s birthday. She will be 8. 8 is the magic number for her as she can swim without an adult in the local pool. She is the sweetest girl, bright, confident and forgiving.

We are staying at Parkdean at lower Hyde. The weather is rubbish. The kids love the beach but not sure if they can as it’s predicted rain. The car is packed, just waiting for them to wake up.

My oldest was 10 in Feb and I did post at the time as we took him to Paris. We did have a blast.

Love the kids, have a great long weekend!

And if by pure chance, any Mumsnetters around, would love to meet with the kids. I have lots of food to offer 😀

The weather is rubbish?! It’s been glorious! It also isn’t too bad today, some light rain predicted this afternoon.

If they want the beach, why not head to Sandown and get the best of the weather, then head indoors at the pier if it rains. Cheesy arcades etc.

Or do the same in Shanklin and then do the indoor golf if it rains.

Thanks so much! I looked at the weather forecast and looks like it will be raining. Great suggestions and will do those!

Hello! Aah I love the Isle of Wight, I’m not sure if this is your scene or not but we went here with our kids and loved it tapnellfarm.com/play/tapnell-farm-park

It’s not so bad- bit cloudy but not meant to rain till later. Tapnell will be great whatever the weather. This is the first year we don’t have season passes as mines just turned 13 & is too cool to go there with us now! Or go to the beach & then along to the zoo. Something to eat & back to the pier if it’s raining later. Robin hill is also back open & we always preferred it to blackgang. Pools over here are a bit crap but there’s loads of other stuff to do