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Needles Park, Alum Bay The Island’s longest established
glass studio, with large viewing
gallery where visitors can
witness the creation of
beautifully functional and
decorative glassware, using
techniques refined over many
centuries. The unique
handmade glass makes the
perfect gift. Entrance to the
large showroom is free.
Tel: 0870 458 0022, www.theneedles.co.uk
1 Mar - 30 Oct: daily from
10am. Studio entrance: adults:
£1; children: £1.
Arreton
Arreton Barns Craft Village is
situated at historic Arreton in
the heart of the Island. Watch
skilled craftsmen at work, using
ceramics, glass and wood. Also
see the collection of agricultural
machinery and artefacts. The
Dairyman’s Daughter free house
and tearooms offers
refreshments all day, and gift
shops on-site include the Corn
Exchange, Lavender & Lace
herb shop and a traditional
sweet and fudge shop. The 12th
century church of St George, a
brass-rubbing centre and a
medieval carp pond complete
the picture. New for 2008: The
Shipwreck and Maritime Experience, Wreck & Rescue
Lifeboat Museum and End of
the Pier Penny Arcades for
which an entry fee is payable.
Large free car park and
coaches welcome.
Tel. 01983 528353, www.arretonbarns.co.uk
Daily, 10.30am - 5pm. Free
entry to Craft Village.
nr Calbourne
Tel. 01983 531248, www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk
St Lawrence
Tel. 01983 853526
www.isleofwightstudioglass.co.uk
nr Brighstone
Tel. 01983 740352
www.iowpearl.co.uk
This wonderful shop, situated
between Ryde and Brading, is
the Island’s largest gift shop and
the perfect destination for those
unusual gifts sourced from all
around the world. Whether your
passion is for intricate wood
carvings or jewellery from the
island of Bali, soft furnishings
from India, glassware and
candles from Europe, stylish
furniture, floristry or other items
too numerous to mention, you’ll
be delighted by your visit. For
refreshments, there’s an
excellent café on site serving
pastries, hot and cold drinks,
cakes and savoury treats.
Tel. 01983 613760, www.oasis-iow.com
Open all year. Mon - Sat, 9am
- 5.30pm; Sun, 11am - 5pm;
Free admission.
Godshill Situated in what once was the
local blacksmith’s forge, The
Old Smithy now features a
landscaped garden in the shape
of the Island with models and
aviaries. Also a large gift and
fashion shop, a pretty cottage
herb garden and ‘Style’, a shop
stocking imaginative
accessories for the home. The
restaurant with its conservatory
tea room is a favourite with
Islanders, offering a wide menu
with delicious cakes and homecooked
food.
Tel. 01983 840364, www.theoldsmithy.com
Open all year. Gardens open
Mar - Oct: 10am - 5.30pm.
Free entry. Large free car park.
Newport
Tel. 01983 822490, www.quayarts.org
Yarmouth
Anne Toms' Yarmouth Gallery
is a stylish exhibition space showing visual art and craft from the Island and beyond. Throughout the year, you'll find a superb rolling exhibition of paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewellery, glass, metalwork, textiles and artists' cards. Find them at Foresters Hall in Yarmouth High Street.
Tel. 01983 760226
Open daily including Sundays. Closed Tuesdays in winter. Admission is free.
Ventnor
Tel. 01983 857097, www.wightlightgallery.co.uk
Shanklin Old Village
Tel. 01983 868373 / 531447