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Top 5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Freshwater, England
Discover the best top things to do in Freshwater, United Kingdom including St Agnes Church, West Wight Sports and Community Centre, Farringford Estate, Dimbola Museum & Galleries, The Archaeology Discovery Centre.
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1. St Agnes Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 301lisa33 - Coventry, United Kingdom
This church is not as old as it might appear but it is quaint and, being thatched, quite unusual. It is sometimes open for visitors
2. West Wight Sports and Community Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Sports and Community Centre with two swimming pools, sports hall, gym, cafe. Activities for children throughout the school holidays. Around 50 different exercise classes for adults every week. Open every day
3. Farringford Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
2021 visit the lovingly restored Garden & Parklands at Farringford Estate. Unfortunately due to Covid Restrictions the House Tours remain closed. The home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson which has now been restored to its former glory with a beautiful walled garden. From 1853 until his death in 1892, Farringford was the main home of the renowned Victorian poet Alfred,Lord Tennyson. In this secluded spot on the Isle of Wight, the new Poet Laureate and his family sought a retreat from the clamour of London life. But while Farringford provided a tranquil domestic haven, it also attracted many of Tennyson's eminent friends, becoming a focus of intellectual and artistic activity. The Garden & Parkland are open from May 19th 2021 to October 2021 Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat only. Booking not required. Entry by card at the ticket office.
4. 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.
5. The Archaeology Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Welcome to the new Archaeology Discovery Centre for the Isle of Wight! Enjoy our outdoor fossil challenge, guided walks and hands-on-history fun inside the former gun chambers of this 19th century coastal battery. Discover submerged stone age landscapes hidden beneath the waves, local shipwrecks and our amazing military history as well as exploring the science and technology used to uncover our past. And you can book a Timetraveller family workshop to really bring the past to life. Take an adventure into archaeology together when you recreate your own piece of history through cave painting, making Tudor purses or tribal pendants from nettle string. Spend a whole day enjoying the Planetarium, Reptilarium, Model Railway and our delightful beach-side Café or the old Boathouse Bistro. Sited within a beautiful Country Park, this is a splendid area for cycling and walking, and is accessible along the coastal path near Yarmouth and by no 7 bus.
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