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Welcome to Mottistone

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Mottistone - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Mottistone to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Attractions


Amazon World

Amazon World Zoo Park has a huge range of unusual rare and exotic animals. At the last count it was somewhere in the region of 200 different species, spanning the entire animal kingdom The Zoo is open daily from 10am. We're situated on the A3056 opposite the 'Fighting…

Haseley Manor

Haseley Manor is located at the East end of Arreton, which is on the A3056 road 5 miles to the South East of Newport, the County Town. Arreton is approximately ten miles from Ryde and from Cowes ‐ the two foot ferry terminals, and 7 miles from Fishbourne,…

Mottistone Manor

The garden is noted for its colourful herbaceous borders, grassy terraces planted with fruit trees and its views. The 16th‐ and 17th‐century manor house, which is tenanted, lies at the heart of the Mottistone Estate, which offers delightful walks between the Downs and the coast.What's new in 2005SeaBritain…

Smuggling Museum

The Museum of Smuggling History was opened in 1973 with the help of the local council. The study of 700 years of smuggling methods, and the gathering of the necessary artefacts has been the lifelong work of Ron Dowling RNVR, after being in contraband control in Aden…

Fort Victoria Model Railway

The Model Railway at Fort Victoria has been in existence for the past 10 years, originally completely computer controlled using Marklin & continental rolling stock and diorama.Under new management the layout has had a total refurbishment. It is now part computer run, part digitally controlled, most of the…

Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park

Welcome to Blackgang Chine. Over 40 acres of spectacular clifftop gardens with attractions, shows and rides for all the family. You'll find a magical mix of fantasy, legend, heritage and fun for all the family. The very word Blackgang has a legendary ring about it,…

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