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Home - United Kindom ArticlesIsle of WightAppuldurcombe House Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, partly restored 18th century Baroque House in 11 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ ornamental Grounds. Now home of Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre with flying displays daily of birds of prey from around the world. Blackgang Chine Spectacular cliff top gardens overlooking the South West coast of the Isle of Wight with exciting themed areas including a thrilling water ride, a full sized cowboy town and a land full of dinosaurs. Brading Roman Villa The Romans called the Isle of Wight Vectis and it is believed they farmed the land quite intensively. The villa at Brading had fine mosaic floors, as can be seen today. Classic Boat Museum This Maritime Heritage Museum exhibits 60 small, attractive and unique craft with special displays changed each year. Restoration of historic boats by volunteers is always on view and research is undertaken from the large archives. Dinosaur Isle In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building just over the sea wall in Sandown on the Isle of Wight is Britain’s first purpose-built dinosaur museum. Isle of Wight Studio Glass Come and watch handmade decorative and functional studio glass being made with some of England's top glassmakers. Isle of Wight Studio Glass ‘Isle of Wight’ Studio Glass is an all year round attraction. Come and watch skilled craftsmen using age old methods to produce traditional & modern, functional and decorative gifts. The Needles The Isle of Wight was once joined to the mainland by a chalk ridge. This ridge runs across the centre of the island from Culver Cliff, near Bembridge, at the far eastern point, to the Needles at the far western point. |