Summer Fest

at Blackgang Chine Theme Park
Isle of Wight Available from Wed 29 Jul to Wed 26 Aug

Includes free returns

Valid for 7 days after your visit

Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine is back! Book Blackgang Chine for the biggest family festival on the Isle of Wight

Get ready for the ULTIMATE summer evening as Blackgang Chine transforms every Wednesday into an unforgettable day‑to‑night adventure! Enjoy epic foam parties, live DJs, late‑night rides, Wild West fun and a spectacular firework finale - all set within the magical clifftop park.

  • Experience a full day of family fun from 10am through to the after‑dark festivities
  • Enjoy live DJ sets, confetti, lights and the famous Summer Fest foam party
  • Ride attractions after dark, offering a completely different atmosphere at Blackgang Chine
  • Discover Cowboy Town’s Wild West entertainment during the day
  • Take on iconic rides including Extinction, Jolly Robin, Water Force, Shipwrecked & more
  • Explore the Lands of Imagination - perfect for younger adventurers

Wild West Shows, live DJ, foam parties, late-night rides & firework finale - all included in your tickets!

  • Dates: 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August 2026
  • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages!
  • Location: Blackgang Chine, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2HN
  • Tickets include: All-day park admission, Wild West entertainment, evening DJ party, foam party, late-night rides & firework finale - plus 7 days of free returns with general admission!

From Wild West fun in Cowboy Town to the famous family foam party, Summer Fest is packed with entertainment from morning to night

Expect upbeat DJ music, colourful confetti, famous foam cannons, and thrilling attractions that stay open late for an unforgettable after‑dark adventure.

As darkness falls, end your evening with the breathtaking 9:30pm firework finale - lighting up the clifftop skies of the Isle of Wight in spectacular style.

  • Daytime Wild West Shows: Action‑packed cowboy performances, storytelling & shootouts in Cowboy Town (11am–3pm)
  • Live DJ Party: Summer anthems from ~6:30pm to set the evening vibe
  • Foam Party: Famous foam cannons burst into action around 8pm
  • Late‑Night Rides: Enjoy top attractions after dark for a unique atmosphere
  • Firework Finale: A stunning display around 9:30pm to end the night

Book your Summer Fest tickets today and experience the Isle of Wight’s biggest summer family party - filled with music, foam, fun and fireworks! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.

Location

Blackgang Chine

Ventnor,
Isle of Wight,
PO38 2HN
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How to find us

The Island is situated just four miles off the South Coast of England. There are excellent transport links and frequent crossings by vehicle and passenger ferries from Southampton, Lymington and Portsmouth.

The ferry companies and Hovertravel run regular promotions. Don’t worry if you don’t want to bring the car, as there are fantastic bus links from the ferry ports with Southern Vectis, the Island’s bus service.

By car: 

Enter the postcode PO38 2HN into your Sat-Nav to find the site by car.

Parking at Blackgang is free so you can stay as long as you like in the park without worrying.

By bus: 

The number 6 bus route stops right outside the entrance of Blackgang Chine.

By boat: 

Car passenger ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight run from Portsmouth, Southampton, and Lymington. 

Foot passenger crossings are available from Portsmouth, Southsea, Southampton, and Lymington. 

Facilities
  • Free parking
  • Gift shops
  • Toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Food outlets
More Info
Is Blackgang Chine suitable for wheelchair users?
  • The park is set on some of the Isle of Wight’s most beautiful coastline atop high cliffs. This means that the route around the site slopes in places, and some paths have a gradient of 1:5. Most of the park is accessible by wheelchair, but strong helpers should accompany those in manual wheelchairs who wish to visit all park areas.
  • Those using electric mobility scooters must ensure they are confident using the equipment and do not exceed its capabilities. Particular attention should be paid to the paths leading to and from Restricted Area 5, Cowboy Town & Snakes & Ladders, where gradients are likely to be at their steepest.
Are there age or height restrictions on the rides at Blackgang Chine?

To ensure the safety of guests whilst on the rides, there are height restrictions in place that our ride operations team will enforce:

  • Extinction: Guests must be at least 1.2m in height to ride.
  • Evolution Drop Tower: Guests must be at least 1m in height to ride
  • Shipwrecked: Guests must be at least 1m in height to ride
  • Waterforce waterslides: Guests must be at least 1m in height and be accompanied by someone over 14 years old to ride (or 1.2m to ride unaccompanied)
  • Snakes & Ladders: Guests must be at least 1.1m to use these slides and ladders
  • Pirate Barrels: Guests must be at least 0.9m in height to ride, each barrel has a total weight limit of 159kg
Do I have to pay for any rides inside the Blackgang Chine?

All the park's rides and attractions are included in your admission ticket.

Where can I get the cheapest tickets for Blackgang Chine?

To get the cheapest tickets for Blackgang Chine, you should book online right here on Lovetovisit.com

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