Monday 6 October 2014

Niton Barns – Surfers + Halloween Fun!

For all you surfing enthusiasts and Halloween fanatics out there, if you want a fun-filled packed autumn with some great memories to boot then sit back, get your pen and paper at the ready (to take notes) and read on!

This blog is going to tell you all the hints and tips, contact information and resources you’ll need for a wet and wild holiday or spooky experience on the Isle of Fright* – for October, November and December.

Surfing:


So whether you are a surf expert or currently a novice – it doesn’t matter. The Island is equipped with some of the best surf and water-sport schools around and some of the best beaches to boot. Whether you prefer braving it alone alongside an instructor or prefer to ride the waves with a group of friends, IOW Surf has lessons and activities to get you going on the water. 

With 1:1 lessons at only £35 for 90 minutes and group lessons at only £20 for 90 minutes you can’t go wrong with IOW Surf! As well as these great prices, the iSurf team at IOW Surf are a unique company in that they provide a mobile surf school – meaning they can travel to any beach on the Island for lessons ensuring they can take advantage of the best conditions for learning. For more information on IOW Surf, don’t hesitate to visit: http://www.iowsurf.com/ 

Not only is there IOW Surf, UKSA is another great organisation on the Island who provide a range of water-sports from dinghy sailing to paddle boarding and everything in between! For more information on all of the courses UKSA have to offer, visit: http://uksa.org/leisure-courses/ 

Isle of Fright Halloween Fun:


With the Isle of Wight notorious for being one of the spookiest locations in the UK, it is often referred to as Ghost Island and it seems as though October is the month with all of the ghoulish goings-on! Combining the excitement of music, lights and decorations – Shanklin will be host to the New Carnival Company’s event “Dark Nights Carnival” [1], which will not only include a scary procession but also digital projections and spooky illuminations. This will be happening on October 25th with some more eerie activities to follow on the 29th of October – with the return of “Park of the Dead” [2]. 

As well as these ghostly experiences to jump into, Carisbrooke Castle will also be hosting their extravaganza; “Spooky Castle” [3] including ghost hunting for those who dare! Along with all of these scary sights to take in - the Isle of Wight Steam Railway will also be running a “Ghost Train” [4] on Halloween night!

So if you’re brave enough, visit the following site for more information: 

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Now it is one thing to take part in all of these activities – but where will you snuggle down and rest in peace at night? If you need somewhere to escape to from the ghosts of the Island or somewhere to get dry and warm from a day of water antics then here at Niton Barns is the best place to retreat to. With barns to cater to small groups of 2-4 right the way through to large groups of 8-14 there is a number of barns to fit everyone’s group size. Situated in Niton on the Isle of Wight, our barns are in the hub of nature; providing a peaceful and calm atmosphere to escape to after a long day of fun! 

So for more details, availability and prices give us a call on 01983 731506 or go check out our website (providing they haven’t been booked already, so quick-get clicking): http://www.nitonbarns.co.uk/ 

*A cheeky name the tourism team of the Isle of Wight created for the October month-when the Island transforms into Ghost Island. For more details visit: http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/events/isle-of-fright