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Discover the best top things to do in Freshwater, United Kingdom including Mrs Middleton's Shop and The Rabbit Hole, Whistle and Hound, Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Fort Victoria Country Park, Why Not Antiques And Salvage.
Restaurants in Freshwater
1. Mrs Middleton's Shop and The Rabbit Hole
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 93Rangie - Solihull, United Kingdom
Lovely find after walking from Yarmouth to Freshwater along the old railway line.... Nice little table outside for us and our dog....... Excellent choice of coffee and tea....we went for the Jabberwocky and Classic blend coffees along with Ginger Cake and Lemon Cupcake as well as a selection of their chocolates. The coffee was excellent, cake fabulous and chocolates wonderful. Excellent service and will definitely revisit next time in Freshwater.
2. Whistle and Hound
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Independent gift shop and creative space running art & craft workshops and drop in stay & make for all ages and levels. Stockist of small Isle of Wight businesses, British made goods and fairly traded homewares and accessories. Craft kits to visit, stay and make. We are all about the artisan.
3. Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 249 reviews
Home and workplace of celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Visit for: - Year round exhibits celebrating Julia's life and work - Vintage cameras - Programme of changing exhibitions - Victorian dressing-up room (currently unavailable) - Isle of Wight Festival displays - FREE entry to the award-winning Tea Room and Museum Gift Shop Lively programme of talks and events, check website for further information. Coach parties and large groups welcome, please book in advance. Group and tour rates available.
Reviewed By vegan-brightonian - Brighton, United Kingdom
Fascinating little museum about a little-known pioneer photographer and the Isle of Wight festival. We stumbled across this place and were very pleased.
4. Fort Victoria Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 131 reviews
Nestled between woods and beach at the waters edge, the remains of the Victorian Fort now host visitor attractions and a cafe. The licensed café boasts one of the most impressive locations on the Solent, with fantastic views from across to Hurst castle and the New Forest National Park from the patio, with inside seating for summer showers. With acres of woodland, a natural beach, paid attractions including a Planetarium, Reptilarium and Model Railway. There is a visitor information room and Themed Gift shop area with an Old Penny Arcade! Fort Victoria Country Park by the sea is an ideal place to spend a day; there is something to suit everyone. Entry fees and opening times vary so please check our website. The site has accessible toilets, is dog friendly and offers free onsite parking. Please note due to strong currents the beach is unsuitable for Bathing which is prohibited but great for Fossil Hunting!.
Reviewed By CliveS466
Fort Victoria is hidden gem! One of the Palmerston Forts that protected the Solent is now a lovely place to visit for all ages. There are 2 cafes, the Boat House and Verdi's and there are a number of attractions, the planetarium, the archaeology discovery centre, the reptilarium and model railway. During the summer months a ranger is present and conducts beach walks searching for shells and fossils. A great beach for outdoor fun for the children, crabbing and rock pooling! There are also great walks through the woods of the country park, very dog friendly. We had barbecued at the static BBQ's and also with our own, on the beach. Idyllic spot for it watching the sun go down!
