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{see also Maritime and Shipwreck Museum}

This is a craft 'village' where there are many gift and craft shops set in part of the ancient village of Arreton.  It is possible to watch glass blowing, wood carving with lathe work and pottery creation.  The Dairyman's Daughter pub is here with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and food is served all day or enjoy The Maltings Tearoom also nearby.  Old agricultural vehicles and artefacts are also dotted about this Free attraction.  Bus stop nearby.  Large car park. 

There is a 12 century church with carp pond which is accessed by walking through the craft village and there is also The White Lion pub just down the lane which also serves food.  Arreton Manor nearby. Maritime and Shipwreck Museum is now relocated here.

Visit:   www.arretonbarns.co.uk/index.html

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The Longshoreman's Museum is a small personal collection of historical and nautical items.  There are lots of old pictures/maps/and some engravings all about the nautical history of Ventnor and surrounding bays with descriptions and pictures of major events.  Ventnor Pier, Steamboats, Shipwrecks, Ventnor Hospital For Diseases of The Chest, Ventnor Esplanade in Victorian times are just some examples of the information that is on display.

This is not an expensive attraction nor is it large but it is recommended nevertheless and if you like looking at old pictures you should enjoy it.

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Mottistone Manor House gardens come recommended if you have a nice day suitable for a bit of a walk around the gardens of an old 16th Century Manor House, which is run by The National Trust.  The Manor House is not open to the public {only a few days in the year} though.  Mostly flat but there are areas up steep grassed banks, nice views, cafe', toilets, and a very small gift shop. 

There are around ten flower pot men to find which are dotted about the grounds each given names to do with gardening, such as Harry Potter, Phillip Mc Can and Britney Shears for example.  This amuses the children and also means that more ground is covered in attempting to find them all!  It is situated in a quiet part of The Island.  Car parking in a field partly covered with hardcore nearby. 

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This Free attraction is quite enjoyable on a nice day and there is ample parking with a small gift shop and cafe'.  Adopt a donkey schemes are available and there are a few horses and ducks as well as the donkeys to look at.

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