Robin Hill Country Park - Canopy Skywalk - Isle Of Wight - March 2019 | kittikoko
Robin Hill Country Park is an 88-acre theme park located in Downend; outside of Newport, Isle of Wight. Robin Hill is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine; another Isle of Wight amusement Park located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Compton Bay and Robin Hill Isle Of Wight
Robin Hill ‘Nesting’ Treehouse Development Accommodation – Hotel and Leisure Isle of Wight
The plan is to have the first phase of the development operational in early 2018. British luxury treehouse builder Blue Forest, the same firm responsible for the Quiet Treehouse and Eco-PERCH, recently unveiled its plan to construct a low-impact vacation home development in the UK. Dubbed Nesting, the project features bird nest-shaped treehouses that include energy-efficient lighting, heating, and insulation.
Nesting is due to be located in Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight, and in addition to 22 bird nest-shaped treehouses, will also feature 28 timber lodges and 40 glamping tents. Each is designed with a view to minimizing the impact on the existing landscape.
The scale of the proposed buildings enables them to fit within the existing landscape, subservient to the existing and proposed mature trees and bushes, Blue Forest CEO Simon Payne. The height at which the tree houses are set has been adjusted to suit the adjacent tree canopy levels, in order that they do not break to upper tree line. Their curved form also assist them to blend in with their natural setting.
The design of the treehouses is inspired by the nest of the Weaver bird. They will be prefabricated using sustainably-sourced timber and clad in Western Red Cedar Shingle, which will age over time as it comes into contact with the elements. The treehouses will be elevated on stilts or supported on small concrete pads situated outside of root protection zones.
With a view to reducing energy use, the treehouses will sport walls between 150 - 300 mm (6 - 11.8-in) thick and feature ample insulation. Lighting will come in the form of energy-efficient LED lighting and an air-source heat pump will be installed to warm the interior.
While the interior plans of the treehouses have not been finalized, Payne that there will be two basic types. The smaller will be a double bed unit, while a larger version will sleep four. Both will feature an open plan lounge area and small balcony, en-suite bathroom and small tea/coffee area.
A planning application was recently submitted and, all being well, Blue Forest hopes to have the first phase of the development operational in early 2018. East London-based architecture firm Tate Harmer is also working on the project. Source:
KFC in Lake, Isle of Wight - Grand Opening
We went to KFC in Lake. Isle of Wight for their Grand Opening.
Alex went to the gym.
One thing was enjoyed, the other... not so much.
Three Ivatts on The Island - IoW ( 26th May 2018 )
Although there have been three Ivatt locomotives on the Isle of Wight (simply known as The Island to locals) in the past, they were then in pieces awaiting restoration. As part of a deal with the East Somerset Railway they returned to The Mainland for restoration to full working order and at the end of May 2018 they were once again reunited on the Island for a very special Gala, during which all three were working together for the first time. Star of the show was Mickey Mouse Mogul no 46447, the very first tender engine ever to work on The Island. We see it, together with its tank engine twins nos 41298/41313, shunting around at the west end of Havenstreet station on Saturday 26th May 2018. More will follow . . .
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running on the isle of wight!!! (had so much fun!)
This was my second time doing this run. The only problem was when we got there we found they'd changed the route!!! Nevertheless, I enjoyed myself. Even going to the beach, which is surprising as I don't normally do that. Also I'm one of the first passengers to ride one of the new Island flyer hovercrafts!!!
Blackgang Chine - Cliffhanger Rollercoaster Front Row POV - April 2018 | kittikoko
Front row on-ride POV on Blackgang Chine's roller coaster Cliffhanger.
If you want to read more about Blackgang Chine, I've just finished this book by a local author - it's full of old photos and fascinating facts! I haven't been asked to promote it and I've never spoken to the author, so I hope they don't mind me including a link - just thought it might be of interest to my fellow Blackgang fans!
Journey into Imagination: A History of Blackgang Chine:
Blackgang Chine is the UK's oldest amusement park. Named after a now-destroyed chine (a coastal ravine) in the soft Cretaceous cliffs, it is about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down. Blackgang Chine and its sister park Robin Hill are owned by the Dabell family. Blackgang Chine is home to a series of imaginatively themed lands, including a Pirate Cove, a realm of Dinosaurs, an Underwater Kingdom, a Fairy Village and a Cowboy Town. Owing to the unstable land on which the park is situated, landslides occur frequently, meaning that attractions have continually to be moved further inland to safer ground.
During Blackgang Chine's early years, the area was a steep gaunt ravine, overlooking Chale Bay, stretching around three-quarters of a mile down to the shore. It was a quiet place, visited by few people other than local fishermen with rumours of a thriving smuggling trade, which has now become a key theme of the park.[2] On 11 October 1836 the cargo ship Clarendon was wrecked at the foot of Blackgang Chine, with the loss of all aboard.[3]
During Victorian England, people were seeking out new healthy holiday resorts, ideally near the coast. As the railway network was getting closer and closer to the south coast, the Isle of Wight was becoming an increasingly attractive holiday destination. Alexander Dabell, the founder of the park, soon realised the business potential of this, trying various ventures. In 1839 Alexander became friends with a publican who had recently built a hotel at Blackgang, which now forms the Chine Cafe (Formerly Pirates' Pantry restaurant) and administration offices.[2] After studying the gault and chine gorge, he knew instantly that gardens could be set up that would appeal to the Victorians as a romantic holiday destination. This along with the increasing popularity of the adjacent Sandrock Spring (a Chalybeate spring) led to Alexander concluding a lease for the site in 1842 and the establishment of Blackgang Chine amusement park in 1843. The area was then opened up to the public with pathways built down to the ravine and gardens landscaped on the cliffs. Steps were built to give access to the beach from the lower road. Since the park was opened, it has remained a family business, with the descendants of Alexander Dabell owning it ever since.[4][5] The park's claim to have been established in 1843[1] would make it the oldest theme park in the United Kingdom. Its initial theme of a general-purpose scenic and curiosity park led to one of its most famous attractions, a large whale skeleton, which had been washed up near the coast of The Needles in 1842, and is still a showpiece today.[2]
Owing to continual landslides, the chine itself has been destroyed, and coastal erosion still has a significant impact on the area today. The park's focus now is themed entertainment for families with young children, lifesize animatronic dinosaurs being a noted feature. The same owners run a sister site, the Robin Hill countryside adventure park.[6] Clifftop walks in and around the area give panoramic views of the English Channel and the south-western Isle of Wight coast.
According to a May 2000 talk to the Isle of Wight Postcard Club by the then director, Mr Simon Dabell, the etymology is simply black pathway (the original appearance of the chine),[5] but the theme park understandably fosters the interpretation of a smuggling origin. Thus visitors to the park are greeted by a gigantic fibreglass smuggler between whose legs they could pass to enter.[6]
The park is frequently associated with ghosts, particularly related to smugglers, with several tales of sightings around the park. In 2008 a video was recorded, showing what appeared to be the apparition of a girl in a blue dress.[9]
Southern Vectis bus route 6 serves the amusement park on its way between Newport and Ventnor.[10] In the summer, the Island Coaster also stops here.
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Carisbrooke Castle - Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom
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Carisbrooke Castle Isle Of Wight
Historic Norman castle where Charles I was imprisoned.
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Blackgang Chine - Smuggler's Cave - May 2010 | kittikoko
If you want to read more about Blackgang Chine, I've just finished this book by a local author - it's full of old photos and fascinating facts! I haven't been asked to promote it and I've never spoken to the author, so I hope they don't mind me including a link - just thought it might be of interest to my fellow Blackgang fans!
Journey into Imagination: A History of Blackgang Chine:
Blackgang Chine is the UK's oldest amusement park. Named after a now-destroyed chine (a coastal ravine) in the soft Cretaceous cliffs, it is about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down. Blackgang Chine and its sister park Robin Hill are owned by the Dabell family. Blackgang Chine is home to a series of imaginatively themed lands, including a Pirate Cove, a realm of Dinosaurs, an Underwater Kingdom, a Fairy Village and a Cowboy Town. Owing to the unstable land on which the park is situated, landslides occur frequently, meaning that attractions have continually to be moved further inland to safer ground.
During Blackgang Chine's early years, the area was a steep gaunt ravine, overlooking Chale Bay, stretching around three-quarters of a mile down to the shore. It was a quiet place, visited by few people other than local fishermen with rumours of a thriving smuggling trade, which has now become a key theme of the park.[2] On 11 October 1836 the cargo ship Clarendon was wrecked at the foot of Blackgang Chine, with the loss of all aboard.[3]
During Victorian England, people were seeking out new healthy holiday resorts, ideally near the coast. As the railway network was getting closer and closer to the south coast, the Isle of Wight was becoming an increasingly attractive holiday destination. Alexander Dabell, the founder of the park, soon realised the business potential of this, trying various ventures. In 1839 Alexander became friends with a publican who had recently built a hotel at Blackgang, which now forms the Chine Cafe (Formerly Pirates' Pantry restaurant) and administration offices.[2] After studying the gault and chine gorge, he knew instantly that gardens could be set up that would appeal to the Victorians as a romantic holiday destination. This along with the increasing popularity of the adjacent Sandrock Spring (a Chalybeate spring) led to Alexander concluding a lease for the site in 1842 and the establishment of Blackgang Chine amusement park in 1843. The area was then opened up to the public with pathways built down to the ravine and gardens landscaped on the cliffs. Steps were built to give access to the beach from the lower road. Since the park was opened, it has remained a family business, with the descendants of Alexander Dabell owning it ever since.[4][5] The park's claim to have been established in 1843[1] would make it the oldest theme park in the United Kingdom. Its initial theme of a general-purpose scenic and curiosity park led to one of its most famous attractions, a large whale skeleton, which had been washed up near the coast of The Needles in 1842, and is still a showpiece today.[2]
Owing to continual landslides, the chine itself has been destroyed, and coastal erosion still has a significant impact on the area today. The park's focus now is themed entertainment for families with young children, lifesize animatronic dinosaurs being a noted feature. The same owners run a sister site, the Robin Hill countryside adventure park.[6] Clifftop walks in and around the area give panoramic views of the English Channel and the south-western Isle of Wight coast.
According to a May 2000 talk to the Isle of Wight Postcard Club by the then director, Mr Simon Dabell, the etymology is simply black pathway (the original appearance of the chine),[5] but the theme park understandably fosters the interpretation of a smuggling origin. Thus visitors to the park are greeted by a gigantic fibreglass smuggler between whose legs they could pass to enter.[6]
The park is frequently associated with ghosts, particularly related to smugglers, with several tales of sightings around the park. In 2008 a video was recorded, showing what appeared to be the apparition of a girl in a blue dress.[9]
Southern Vectis bus route 6 serves the amusement park on its way between Newport and Ventnor.[10] In the summer, the Island Coaster also stops here.
Isle of Wight Holiday 2011
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Bourne Hall Country Hotel - Shanklin, United Kingdom - HD Review
Bourne Hall Country Hotel - Special price! -
In 3 acres of mature gardens, this beautiful Victorian country house has stunning views over Sandown and Shanklin Bay. Bourne Hall has 2 swimming pools, a mini gym and a spa bath.
The rooms feature Freeview TV and some have countryside or sea views. Each en suite room also has a CD player and facilities for making tea and coffee. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and options range from a full English to fresh fruit and pastries.
There is a large indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna. Beauty therapies and treatments are available, and there is free Wi-Fi and free public parking on site.
On the Isle of Wight, Bourne Hall Country Hotel has breakfast buffet which is available to guests daily.
The building was built in the 1860s, and is in an elevated position on the edge of Luccombe Downs. The large guest lounge has garden views.
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Wild camping kinder scout Derbyshire storm !!!!