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New arrivals – 10 kittens!

by Clare Griffin | Jun 7, 2017 | Things to see and do

New arrivals at Skinners Farm are 10 kittens. Uniquely, four cats gave birth all within weeks of each other and they’ve been sharing the parenting with all the babies in one nest and Mums taking it in turns to feed all the litters.

Premature calf survives with TLC

by Clare Griffin | Feb 4, 2017 | Things to see and do

This little heifer calf was born a month premature at Briddlesford Lodge Farm. Only half the size of an ordinary new born calf she wasn’t expected to survive. But with a lot of TLC from the Briddlesford farmers she is now doing really well. Visit her at...

Here’s a challenge – Swim to the Isle of Wight

by Clare Griffin | Jan 14, 2017 | Things to see and do

If you think the ferry fares are a bit excessive then here’s an alternative way to get to Skinners Farm – swim! The annual Solent Swim takes place on September 2nd 2017 and entries are open now. More details can be found at www.solentswim.co.uk. The swim...

Proud sponsors of the NEW Isle of Wight Festival of Running

by Clare Griffin | Dec 31, 2016 | Things to see and do

We’re pleased to announce that Skinners Farm Holidays will be sponsoring the new Isle of Wight Festival of Running to be held for the first time this year from 2nd to 4th June. We’re offering 20% discount to runners for the 2 weeks either side of the...

It’s official – the Isle of Wight is now the Isle of Light!

by Clare Griffin | Nov 25, 2016 | Things to see and do

Astro-photographer, Jamie Currie, has found the Isle of Wight to be the perfect spot to capture the constellations in stunning definition. Talking to the Daily Mail, who named the Island the “Isle of Light”, Jamie said: “The light pollution on the Isle of Wight allows...

Something for all at the new Isle of Wight Festival of Running

by Clare Griffin | Nov 20, 2016 | Things to see and do

We’re excited to be part of the newest Isle of Wight event next year – The Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Born out of the legendary Needles XC Half Marathon the event will be over 3 days and will incorporate the new Needles Marathon as well as a 5 K...