Dinosaur Expeditions Centre

Family at the Dinosaur Expedition Centre looking at exhibits

In 2013 Dinosaur Expeditions, Conservation and Palaeoart Centre was set up at the site of the Dinosaur Farm Museum near Brighstone on the Isle of Wight. The centre houses displays of dinosaur fossils, palaeoart, children’s activities and a fossil giftshop. They educate the local community and visitors to the Island of the need to sustainably […]

Calbourne Water Mill

Calbourne Water Mill

Set in 20 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book. The Water Mill is a working Water Mill that has been milling for over 1,000 years. Stunning views and peaceful landscapes, enjoy a homemade cream tea, feed […]

Brighstone Village Museum

Brighstone Village Museum

Brighstone Village Museum in North Street can be accessed through the adjacent Brighstone Community Library on Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons and all day Saturday. Situated within a row of traditional cottages owned by the National Trust, it is run by the Brighstone Museum Trust and provides a fascinating view of  village life in the 19th […]

Bembridge Windmill (NT)

Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight. This little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island’s most iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but still has most of its original machinery intact. Climb to the top of the mill then find […]

Bembridge Heritage Centre

RNLI display at Bembridge Heritage Centre

Bembridge Heritage was begun in 1996 by a group of villagers wishing to save the past for the future. In 2019 they became a charity (Charity No. 1185187). Their volunteers work with and for the community to share the history of Bembridge. They collect, record and present the rich heritage of the village and the […]

Brading Roman Villa

Brading Roman Villa from the air

Award-winning Visitor Centre and Museum offering a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.

Peer Studios

Photo of inside of Peer Studios in Ventnor, showing artwork on the walls and light coming in through the windows

Peer Studios & Gallery CIC, established in August 2022, is a vibrant creative hub located in the heart of Ventnor.  Peer Studios provides a collaborative space for artists to thrive, through events, exhibitions, gigs, and workshops, we foster a diverse community of creatives.

Platform One

Teenage musician playing guitar with Platform One logo in background

For more than two decades, Platform One has offered high-quality education for young musicians on the Isle of Wight. With courses ranging from BTEC level 2 up to postgraduate degree, students have the opportunity to develop the skills, experience and network to sustain a career in the modern music industry. Platform One’s post-16 programmes give […]

New Carnival

Photo of a giant Green Man carnival puppet being led down the street with New Carnival's logo overlaid on top

New Carnival is a small not-for-profit company with global ambition and reach. They deliver vibrant, exciting and inventive carnival-based art projects inspired by the natural environment, heritage, and the world we live in. They showcase creative expression, cultivating a sense of pride, place and belonging. Their two main events each year are the IW Mardi […]

Naked Figleaf Collective

Jean G Owen and other members of the Figleaf Collective

Naked Figleaf Collective is a community-focused venture founded by Jean G-Owen. They promote creative opportunities and put on events for writers, artists, wordsmiths and musicians on the Island.