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• Carisbrooke Castle Museum
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• 25-03-2016

Carisbrooke Castle Museum is site that is steeped in history! On the site there is a medieval castle as well as the actual Carisbrooke Castle. The castle was founded in 1898 by HRH Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter. It was a memorial to her husband, Prince Henry of Battenberg. Within Carisbrooke Castle site there is also a museum. The museum cares for around 27,000 items that are connected with the Isle of Wight. Items...

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• Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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• 15-03-2016

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway offers a whole load of stuff for the whole family to enjoy. While you are there you can experience life on the railway like never before. You can take a train ride and explore the museum. Here, you can find loads of interesting information about the railway and its past. The trains on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway run a five mile length of track from Smallbrook to Wootton. Along the way, they stop at Ashey and...

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• The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
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• 09-03-2016

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a truly great place to take the kids. During your time at the sanctuary you can get up close and personal with the donkeys and learn their stories. Many of the donkeys at the sanctuary have been rescued from a life of uncertainty. They have come to the sanctuary to relax and be free. Some of the other donkeys at the sanctuary have come over from France. Essentially, The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is their...

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• Wight Karting
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• 04-03-2016

For something fun for the whole family to try during your time in the Isle of Wight, Wight Karting is the place to go. Every member of your group will love the action packed few hours spent here! Wight Karting has an all weather track. So if the elements are giving you a hard time, just head to the track and have some fun. Wight Karting is also perfect on a summers day and any other day really. You can book online for off peak prices any time,...

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• Bembridge Lifeboat Station
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• 29-02-2016

Bembridge Lifeboat is a Discover RNLI station. Here, you can learn a lot of interesting information about the crews, boats and history of the RNLI. If you have an interest in history or maritime then we recommend a visit. It is perfect if you are looking for a great way to get the kids interested in history of the RNLI. Bembridge Lifeboat is certainly not to be missed during your time here. It was in 1967 that the Bembridge Lifeboat...

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• Godshill Model Village
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• 25-02-2016

Godshill Model Village is a lot fun for all ages! The model village is a family run business that was purchased by the Thwaites family in the 60's. Since then they have been providing visitors with a lot of fun and some great miniature scenes to enjoy. The model village is set into the ground of the Old Vicarage which makes it a great place to go and escape the busy world. The grounds are nice and peaceful, the only sounds around is the...

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• Osborne House
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• 17-02-2016

Osborne estate was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845. On the grounds of the estate they created a private home away from court life. This is the building that you see today when you visit the estate. It was Osborne House where Queen Victoria found solace after the death of Albert in 1861. All told, Victoria used the estate for over 50 years. Today, many of the rooms in the house are still filled with original furniture and works...

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• Monkey Haven
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• 12-02-2016

In 2015, Monkey Haven was awarded Best Place to make a Furry Friend in the islands only visitor voted awards. If that isn't a reason to go I'm not sure what is. The sanctuary is looked after by staff who really know the habits and the lifestyle of all the different kinds of monkeys that are there. This allows the monkeys to have a great life and enjoy themselves a lot! There is always a new cheeky little face at the haven to meet. There...

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