The Rainbow Directory for Isle of Wight families offers you a quick and accessible reference guide to local information, services, products, ideas on what to do, where to go, all family related and child friendly, from babies to big kids. The directory is FREE and is distributed to nurseries, libraries shops, businesses, local attractions, and primary and middle schools.

If you don’t have the latest copy look at the pick up points or email us here your free copy.

What's on for Isle of Wight families.If you have an event sale, email or call and it can be added to News and Events page FREE . This page is to provide information to local community and to support local business. The new winter directory is out but if you don't have a copy of the winter issue call 01983 872191 and we will put one in the post for free!

If you have an event running over the autumn please email polly@therainbowdirectory and we will add it for FREE

5th-6th & 7th Dec Christmas Pottery Decorating Weekend Event Chessell Pottery Barns booking advisable 01983 531248

6th Dec Shanklin Christmas Festival fun filled day for all the family with Santa's Grotto and lots of stalls.

6th Dec Santa Specials Isle of Wight Steam Railway . Selected dates from the 6th Dec please call 01983 885923 

7th Dec Festive Christmas Shopping at the National Trust Brighstone Shop 12noon - 3pm. enjoy mulled wine and a mince pie whilst doing your shopping.

10th Dec Cinderella Kings Theatre Southsea 10th Dec to 4th Jan 023 92828282

10th Dec Jack & the Beanstalk Quay Arts to book 01983 822490

11th-12th-13th &14th Dec Ventor Theatre Group Twelve Days of Christmas box Office 01983 857581

13th Dec Quay Arts Christmas drop in day a festive family workshop to make decorations call for more info 01983 822490

21st Dec Family Fossil Walk Dinosaur Isle please call to book 01983 404344

22nd JR Zone Christmas Party - Father Christmas, fancy dress competition, party games and lots more call 01983 559272

FREE swimming  Yes that's right FREE swimming. Take advantage of special free swimming offer at the Isle of Wight Council's three swimming pools. The free swimming offer is available for all school holidays.Call Waterside Pool, Ryde 563656, Medina Leisure Centre Newport 523767, Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown 405594. Also in West Wight Sports Centre, free swimming call 752168.

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