Please leave extra time for your journey on parade days as the town will be extremely busy throughout the day. If you can, we recomend using public transport (bus or train) to get to the carnival, as parking spaces are limited around Sandown.

🅿️ CAR PARKS will become very busy and please remember that usual parking terms and conditions apply (buying a ticket, parking within marked bays, etc). The largest council-run car parks most likely to have space include: The Heights, Fort Street, behind Dinosaur Isle and Yaverland.

🚫 PARKING RESTRICTIONS will be in place across the majority of the carnival route and will be clearly signed. Cones and notices will be displayed. These restrictions allow the procession to proceed unhindered and to help ensure spectator safety. These parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.

⛔ ROAD CLOSURES will be in place prior to and during the procession for safety reasons. The main closure affects the High Street along almost its entire length, Beachfield Road, Culver Parade and The Esplanade. However, other roads are also affected for shorter periods.

🚌 PUBLIC TRANSPORT operators will run a normal timetable throughout the day. Buses will divert along The Broadway during road closures instead of coming into the town centre (approx. 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after the carnival procession). Please check the Southern Vectis website/app for relevant updates, this information is for guidance only.