One of the Isle of Wight's biggest attractions - Blackgang Chine - has changed its pricing model, meaning entry for children will now be calculated by height as opposed to age.

Previously, children under four have been able to enter the park for free.

However, that has now been changed to children under one metre, 'subject to measurement upon arrival'.

It means children one metre and over will now have to pay.

Read more: Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill's Colossus has new name and home

Vectis Ventures, which runs the attraction, said the decision has been made to 'be more in line with the rest of the industry'.

One parent said it would mean their two-year-old, who is over one metre, will now miss out on two years' worth of free entry.

They said they were not prepared to pay for a child who isn't tall enough to go on some of the rides.

A spokesperson for Blackgang Chine said: "As with most theme parks, this has been based on our ride height restrictions and the offering available to those who are over one metre tall.

"It has been brought in this year with our increased ride offering for the 2024 season with new attractions on their way."

As previously reported, Vectis Ventures has recently revealed it is moving and renaming the Colossus ride from the closed Robin Hill to Blackgang Chine.

A second new attraction has also been teased.

The park reopens on March 23, 2024.