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Mindfulness is a popular concept these days and feeding the grey matter is essential to a holistic feeling of wellbeing.

What better than to explore the visual arts at some of the Island’s museums.

The Museum of Island History in Newport is a treasure trove of paintings and photographs as well as amazing history of the Isle of Wight.

And if photography is your interest, then find out about the work of pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron ant Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater Bay.

This lovely little villa also has a permanent exhibition about the legendary 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, where Jimi Hendrix played to an estimated 250,000 people on nearby Afton Down.

If you want to go further back in time then Brading Roman Villa is a fascinating trip back in time and contains incredible mosaics discovered below a farmer’s field!

Music plays a big part in Isle of Wight life. You can let yourself go along with 50,000 others at the Isle of Wight Festival at Newport’s Seaclose Park each June or take it a bit more small scale at the regular gis of all genres at Shanklin Theatre and Medina Theatre in Newport.

Then there are the annual events such as Ventnor Fringe, which brings the best music comedy and theatre to the little South Island town, and Wight Proms in Northwood Park, Cowes.

Kick-start your wellness with our list below.

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Tapnell Farm Park

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Animal Collection / Zoo

YARMOUTH

Surrounded by amazing countryside and sea views, this all-weather attraction has a wide range of animals in the paddocks, and indoor and outdoor play – with loads to keep kids and adults entertained.

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23 Mar 2025to3 Nov 2025

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4 Nov 2025to22 Mar 2026
Carisbrooke Castle

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Castle / Fort

CARISBROOKE

Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history!

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Osborne

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Historic House / Palace

EAST COWES

Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the monarch died here just over 100 years ago.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Tourism For All

Monkey Haven

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Animal Collection / Zoo

NEWPORT

Whooping gibbons, mischievous monkeys, amazing owls and the naughtiest Meerkats ever! Swing by and say hello to the Island's Gold award-winning rescue centre and sanctuary.

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9 Feb 2025to31 Mar 2025

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1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025

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1 Oct 2025to3 Nov 2025

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1 Dec 2025to8 Feb 2026
Yarmouth Castle

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Castle / Fort

YARMOUTH

A Tudor Castle in a beautiful seaside town.

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Tourism For All

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves

SANDOWN

From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, will charm and amaze you!

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1 Oct 2024to31 Mar 2025

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1 Feb 2025to31 Mar 2025

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1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025
Tourism For All
Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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Steam Railway

HAVENSTREET

Inspiring, surprising and award-winning… Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage and captivate, leaving you with some lasting memories of a special day out.

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20 Mar 2025to5 Nov 2025

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3 Dec 2025to1 Jan 2026
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- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Tourism For All

Dimbola Museum and Galleries & Tea Room

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Type:

Museum

FRESHWATER BAY

Home and workplace of the internationally acclaimed Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Tourism For All

Cowes Maritime Museum

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Type:

Museum

WEST COWES

Cowes Maritime Museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.

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3 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Haven Falconry

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Type:

Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves

HAVENSTREET

The friendly team at Haven Falconry are dedicated and skilled falconers who have a passion for birds of prey with experience back over 45yrs! Our ethos is education through fun!

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11 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025
Shanklin Chine

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Historic Site

SHANKLIN

Historic gorge with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail.

Dates

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23 Mar 2025to1 Nov 2025
Dinosaur Isle

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Museum

SANDOWN

Dinosaur Isle Museum is the start to your journey into the Island’s prehistoric past! Britain's first purpose-built dinosaur attraction is just over the sea wall from Sandown’s blue flag beach.

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4 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Tourism For All

Newport Roman Villa

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Historic Site

NEWPORT

On the edge of Newport town centre, the remains of this Roman farmhouse are well worth discovering. The villa has one of the finest bath suites in southern England and there are hands on activities for all of the family.

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The Bay Boutique Bed & Breakfast

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Type:

Bed & Breakfast

FRESHWATER BAY

Our refurbished Victorian property, in the heart of Freshwater Bay, is located just a few minutes walk from the beach and borders footpaths and cycle routes in an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Queen Victoria's Church (St. Mildred's)

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Church / Chapel

EAST COWES

This is the church used by Queen Victoria when she was in residence at Osborne House.
The church is run by volunteers and there is a guide on duty in the church.
Exhibition located within the Church and Church Centre:
There is a…

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1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
Sir Max Aitken Museum

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Type:

Museum

Cowes

Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.

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3 May 2025to1 Oct 2025
Quarr Abbey

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Abbey / Priory

RYDE

Quarr Abbey is a working Benedictine monastery and is set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings and can be found just outside of Ryde.

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Newtown Old Town Hall and National Nature Reserve

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Historic Site

NEWTOWN

This ancient building is the only remaining evidence of the former importance of Newtown.

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The Wight Proms

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Music

WEST COWES

The Wight Proms returns for eight days between the 9th and 18th August 2024. The festival will celebrate classical proms, comedy, nippers, opera, drag, musical theatre, plus country music and dance.
More details to follow, please visit the…

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Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum

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Museum

BRADING

Celebrating 50 years in 2024!
This internationally acclaimed museum contains one of the finest collections of antique dolls and toys in Britain. Numbering over 2000 exhibits dating from circa 2000 BC to circa 1945, it was formed from the…

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5 Nov 2024to31 Mar 2025

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1 Apr 2025to3 Nov 2025