The Teddy Bear Parachute Jump & Zip Line at St Mary's Church, Brading gives children a small, funny challenge to bring into the weekend: send a brave bear, or another soft toy, down from the church and see how it performs. It has the feel of a village fundraiser where the children get the drama and the adults get a manageable outing.
The format is simple enough for younger children to understand and daft enough for older ones to join in. The poster lists £2 for two jumps or zip lines, or £3 for both, with prizes for the fastest and slowest jump and zip line. Every bear that completes the challenge gets a Certificate of Bravery, which is exactly the sort of thing that makes it home in a school bag and stays on the fridge for a fortnight.
Light refreshments and a child-friendly tombola are planned, so it can work as a short Brading stop rather than a whole-day commitment. Children and teddies need to be accompanied by an adult. The church setting keeps the event easy to find in Brading, and the 2pm start leaves the morning free for sport, shopping or the usual Saturday jobs. It is a good fit for families who want something gentler than a full fair but more memorable than another trip to the shops. Browse more family events on the Isle of Wight if you are planning the rest of the weekend.
