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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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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
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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1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025

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1 Oct 2025to3 Nov 2025

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1 Dec 2025to8 Feb 2026

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9 Feb 2026to31 Mar 2026
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
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 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025

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1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026

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1 Feb 2026to31 Mar 2026
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
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
Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths - Crab Apple

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Health & Wellbeing

Ventnor

Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths
Introducing a curated series of 4 Sound Journeys focusing on the natural gifts of British trees .
Celebrate Crab Apple's gift of: Trust, guidance and love!
What is a sound bath?
A sound…

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4 May 2025to4 May 2025
Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths - Beech

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Type:

Health & Wellbeing

Ventnor

Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths.
Introducing a curated series of 4 Sound Journeys focusing on the natural gifts of British trees .
Nourish yourself in Beech's gifts of: Knowledge, wisdom & renewal.
What is a sound bath?
A…

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13 July 2025to13 July 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
The Bay Boutique Bed & Breakfast

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Bed & Breakfast

FRESHWATER BAY

Welcome to The Bay Boutique Bed & Breakfast 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…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 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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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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3 May 2025to1 Oct 2025
Museum of Island History

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Museum

High Street, NEWPORT

Designed by John Nash and built in 1816, the historic Guildhall is home to the Museum of Island History. Discover the Island from pre-historic past to the present day with:
* Touch Screen Computers. * Hands on Exhibits. * Quizzes and Games. *…

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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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3 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025
Echo Me Sound Therapy

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Type:

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
SHIPWRECK CENTRE & Maritime Museum

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Museum

ARRETON

Located within a thriving craft village, the centre houses the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK.

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4 Apr 2025to3 Nov 2025
Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths - Oak

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Type:

Health & Wellbeing

Ventnor

Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths.
Introducing a curated series of 4 Sound Journeys focusing on the natural gifts of British trees .
Bathe yourself in Oak's gifts of: Courage, strength & protection.
What is a sound bath?
A…

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1 June 2025to1 June 2025
The Wight Proms

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Type:

Festival

WEST COWES

“Giovanni Pernice, Fascinating Aida, Wynne Evans and Lee Mead to Headline the Wight Proms Festival 2025”
The Wight Proms Festival has just announced its 2025 artiste line-up
Tickets go on sale this Friday 4th April
This year for the…

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12 Aug 2025to17 Aug 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