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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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Creative Wellness Retreat - Yoga & Painting Weekend

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Health & Wellbeing

Godshill

Join Janice Champion yoga teacher and Aurelien Farjon designer & artist for this intimate 3 night weekend yoga and painting retreat at the beautiful Godshill Park Farm. This is a true break to rest, restore and renew your energy, nourish your soul…

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2 May 2025to5 May 2025
Tourism For All

Model Village Godshill

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Model / Miniature Village

GODSHILL

This beautiful Model Village that is an RHS Partner Garden is set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, a real retro find. A quintessentially English visitor attraction! Something for the gardeners and dreamers amongst us.

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25 Mar 2025to3 Nov 2025
Echo Me Sound Therapy

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Health & Wellbeing

Ventnor

Mel delivers sound baths across the Isle of Wight, and 121 sound therapy at her treatment space in Ventnor.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
The Bay Boutique Bed & Breakfast

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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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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Shanklin Chine

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Historic Site

SHANKLIN

Historic gorge with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail.

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23 Mar 2025to1 Nov 2025
Busy Bee Gong & Sound Bath - Niton

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Health & Wellbeing

Niton

Celebrating Bee Day! This one is for all the Busy Bees out there. Take time out, and switch, off at this beautiful evening sound bath with gongs, bowls, chimes at this gorgeous space at Chapel Studio in Niton, Isle of Wight. Join me for aa…

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22 May 2025to22 May 2025
Bembridge Windmill

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Windmill

BEMBRIDGE

Built around 1700 this is the only surviving windmill on the Island and has most of its original machinery intact on four floors which are accessed by steep steps. It was in operation throughout the Victorian period and only closed in 1913.…

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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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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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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
Tourism For All

Cowes Maritime Museum

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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
Quay Arts

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Arts Centre

NEWPORT

The Quay Arts Centre is the Isle of Wight’s leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. It is situated in a converted 19th Century brewery warehouse complex located at the head of the River Medina in the centre of Newport. The complex was…

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Sir Max Aitken Museum

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Museum

Cowes

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

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From:

3 May 2025to1 Oct 2025
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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