Museums & galleries

on the Isle of Wight

The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

The Needles Batteries were constructed between 1861-95 for coastal defence against a threat of invasion by France. The Batteries are on the most westerly point of the Isle of Wight and overlook one of Britains most famous coastal landmarks, the Needles.

18.2 miles from cottage

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Godshill Model Village

Nestling in the gardens of the Old Vicarage is this beautiful Model Village of Godshill and Shanklin Old Villages as they were in yesteryear.

5.0 miles from cottage

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Brading Roman Villa

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain.

9.1 miles from cottage

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Dinosaur Farm Museum

Dinosaur Farm Museum is the oldest dinosaur museum on the Island. Established in 1993 after the discovery of a Brachiosaur-like dinosaur we call the Barnes High Sauropod; the museum has gone from a lowly cattle shed, to three renovated rooms for display.

8.6 miles from cottage

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