Myths and Legends at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
This October Half Term, embark on a Myths and Legends adventure at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary with all-new Escape Room and Adventure Trail!
What's On
Join Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on a Myths and Legends Adventure this October Half Term. Discover the secrets of lost animals with the adventure trail or conquer the Escape Room!
PLUS! Don’t miss out on the incredible Kids 2-for-1 Offer*! Buy one Children’s General Admission ticket and get one FREE! Double the fun at half the cost!
Escape Room Experience
The brand-new Escape Room experience is ideally set within a historic Victorian fort. Solve riddles and puzzles to rescue missing explorer Willamina de Heart and save the day! Sign up with a minimum of four players and maximum of six for each session. Tickets are just £30 per person and include full admission to the Sanctuary.
(Minimum age 8 with adult supervision).
Adventure Trail
Join in with the Myths and Legends Adventure Trail and discover the secrets of lost animals as you explore the Sanctuary. Learn about the mysterious dragon who sleeps beneath the Island, hear the stories of Arachne and Excalibur, and come face to face with a legendary sphinx!
Arts and Crafts
Make your own mythical shield at the Arts and Crafts station, running daily.
Animal Talks
Enjoy five engaging Animal Carer Talks happening between 11am and 2:30pm daily.
Café and Shop
Wildheart Café is open from 10am to 3:30pm daily. Dog friendly.
Wildheart Shop is open from 10am to 4pm daily.
Tickets
- Adult – £15.50
- Child – £13.50 (2 tickets for the price of 1*)
- Senior – £14.50
- Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £54
- Escape Room (includes admission to the Sanctuary) - £30 per person, with a minimum of four players and maximum of six in each session.
SAVE on your admission** and ferry travel when you book them together online.
*Additional charges apply for Adventure Trail and Escape Room. Kids 2-for-1 Offer is only valid with one full paying adult and is not applicable to Escape Room tickets. However, admission to the Sanctuary is included with Escape Room tickets.
** Discount not valid on Escape Room tickets.
Find full information on the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary website.
Getting There
From Southampton: Enjoy a relaxing one-hour sail across the Solent with a car and up to 7 passengers, arriving in East Cowes on the northern tip of the Isle of Wight. From there, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is roughly a 30 minute drive.
By car: Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Yaverland Road, Sandown, PO36 8QB
By bus: Sandown is served by Southern Vectis routes 2, 3 & 8 (only 8 continues to Wildheart Animal Sanctuary). Plan your journey here.
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