Days Out on the Isle of Wight

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Make the most of your winter weekends on the Isle of Wight. March the battlements at Carisbrooke Castle. Enjoy a brisk stroll within the beautiful surrounds of the Osborne House gardens, much beloved by Queen Victoria, then warm up with some delicious homemade fare and a hot drink in the stunning Terrace Restaurant.

Carisbrooke and Yarmouth castles and the gardens of Osborne House are open every weekend until the end of February. In addition Carisbrooke Castle is open every day over half term 11-19 Feb, when Osborne House is also open for guided winter tours.

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Places to visit on the Isle of Wight

Don't miss great days out for all the family on the Isle of Wight:

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Osborne House
Osborne House

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.

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Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle

See where King Charles I was imprisoned, climb the ramparts and keep and relax in the new Edwardian-style garden.

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Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle

Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.

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St Catherine's Oratory
St Catherine's Oratory

A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.

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Appuldurcombe House
Appuldurcombe House

The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight and still an important example of English baroque Architecture stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds.

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Portchester Castle
Portchester Castle

Hampshire

Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out!

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Events : Isle of Wight

Plant Propagation Workshop
Plant Propagation Workshop
Venue: Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Date: Tue 6 Mar

With Spring around the corner many preparations are being made for the garden with plants being propagated and greenhouses full to bursting. Come and join the head gardener at Osborne for a hands on demonstration of the propagation techniques employed

Flower Arranging Course
Flower Arranging Course
Venue: Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Date: Fri 9 Mar

Join an expert florist and bring out your creative side to design your own floral arrangement. Enjoy a tour around the house. Lunch will be provided.

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Free Guided Tours for Members
Free Guided Tours for Members
Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex
Date: Fri 10 Feb

Make the most of your membership with English Heritage this winter by joining us for a free special guided tour. Tours are available at a variety of sites and exclusively for members.
Norman & Saxon Quest
Norman & Saxon Quest
Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex
Date: Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

Can you help us find all the mini Norman and Saxon soldiers around the grounds of Battle Abbey? Find them all to receive your prize!
Medieval Quest
Medieval Quest
Venue: Dover Castle, Kent
Date: Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

Heroes wanted to join a host of colourful medieval characters to battle the terrifying dragon. And the reward for returning the lost treasure to the king? Be dubbed a knight of the realm!
Curators Choice: Exclusive Guided Tour with Annie Kemkaran-Smith
Curators Choice: Exclusive Guided Tour with Annie Kemkaran-Smith
Venue: Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Kent
Date: Mon 13 Feb

Join Property Curator, Annie Kemkaran-Smith at The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House for a special tour of the house and a more detailed look at the collection.
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