Ventnor Heritage Museum
The Ventnor and District Local History Society purchased the architecturally interesting Spring Hill Premises that house the Ventnor Heritage Museum in 1987
Built in 1905 the building was originally a Furniture Shop later becoming a Car Showroom
Method of collecting: Collection box
Member since: 2000
11 Spring Hill
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 1PE
Website: www.ventnorheritage.org.uk
Email: ventnorheritage@aol.com
Telephone: 01983 855407
Ventnor Coastal Visitors Centre
The Isle of Wight Coastal Visitors Centre opened in August 1998 in order to provide an accessible point of contact for anyone with an interest in the Island's coastline. The Isle of Wight Council has the longest coastline of any Coast Protection Authority in England and Wales.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle box
Member since: 2000
Salisbury Gardens
Dudley Road
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 1EJ
Website: www.coastalwight.gov.uk
Email: cheryl.taylor@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: 01983 855400
The Needles Park
The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most famous landmark,The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse.
Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular chairlift.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle & Wooden box
Member since: 2002
Alum Bay
Isle of Wight
PO39 0JD
Website: www.theneedles.co.uk
Email:
Telephone: 0870 458 0022
The Blue Slipper Fossil Shop & Art Gallery
Contemporary acrylic and retro Pop Art on canvas, sculptures and unique bespoke jewellery.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle
Member since: 2005
24 St Johns Road
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8ES
Website:
Email: tony@fossilshop.co.uk
Telephone:
Seaview Wildlife Encounter
This attraction formerly known as the Flamingo Park has been helping to conserve exotic bird species and wildlife for over 34 years and decided to change the Park's name to better reflect the continual growth and expansion work that is ongoing.
The Park is home to a huge diversity of rare and beautiful birds and animals, not just the famous flamingos and critically endangered Humboldt penguins but has evolved from a bird gardens into a unique wildlife encounter. There are mammal speices from around the world where visitors have the chance to meet wallabies, meerkats, Canadian Beavers and Red Squirrels in natural surroundings, a truly incredible experience. You can feed and stroke and learn all about the animals at very close quarters.
Method of collecting: Wooden box
Member since: 2002
Springvale
Seaview
Isle of Wight
PO345AP
Website:
Email: fp@iowight.com
Telephone: 01983 612153
Ryde Canoe Lake - IW Cultural and Leisure Services
A range of 14 pedaloes and 10 canoes are avaliable for the canoe lake which is situated at the eastern end of Ryde Esplanade
Method of collecting: Sandcastle
Member since: 2001
c/o Browns Golf Course
Culver Parade
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA
Website: http://leisure.iwight.com/
Email:
Telephone: 01983 402447
Robin Hill Country Park
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's 3 biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Tower or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live.
Set in 88 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside the park offers activities and attractions for all ages with space for the 'young at heart' to let off steam.
Method of collecting: Wooden box + wishing well (sometimes)
Member since: 2003
Downend
Arreton, Nr Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2 NU
Website: www.robin-hill.com
Email: info@robin-hill.com
Telephone: 01983 527352
Old Smithy
In the picture postcard village of Godshill, the Old Smithy is one of many beautiful cottage gardens (others belong to tea shops such as Willow Tearoom). This one is a landscape garden in the shape of the Isle of Wight, complete with models of places of interest. There's also an aviary stocked with exotic birds and a Cottage Herb Garden planted with both common and rarer herb varieties.
Method of collecting: Charity Garden
Member since: 2003
High Street
Godshill
Isle of Wight
PO38 3JE
Website: www.theoldsmithy.com/home.html
Email: info@theoldsmithy.com
Telephone: 01983 840364
Northwood Park - IW Cultural and Leisure Services
Northwood Park facilities are within the beautiful landscaped grounds which also provide a backdrop to Northwood house. Facilites include :
18 hole short putting green
6 tennis courts
1 bowling green
Method of collecting: Sandcastle
Member since: 2001
c/o Browns Golf Course
Culver Parade
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA
Website: http://leisure.iwight.com/
Email:
Telephone: 01983 402447
Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum
You'll find antique trains, china dolls, wooden rocking horses, and toy motorcars at the Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum. The collection of toys here dates from as far back as 2000 BC up to 1945 and the modern era. With over 2,000 exhibits, kids of all ages and sizes are sure to be enthralled! The museum includes a collector's shop as well.
Method of collecting: Raffle prize
Member since: 2003
High Street
Brading
Isle of Wight
PO36 0DJ
Website:
Email: lilliput.museum@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01983 407231
Isle of Wight Pearl
Visit the largest collection of pearls under one roof.
Method of collecting: Wooden box
Member since: 2003
Chilton Chine
Military Road
Brighstone
Isle of Wight
PO30 4DD
Website:
Email: iowp@iowp.demon.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 740352
Island Planetarium
Island Planetarium situated on the Isle of Wight offers a fascinating journey through time and space; stimulating both your imagination and your mind, with an exciting multimedia astrodome theatre and exhibition area.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle
Member since: 2000
Fort Victoria
Westhill Lane, Norton
Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
PO41 0RR
Website: www.islandastronomy.co.uk
Email: johnpaul.england@virgin.net
Telephone: 01983 761555
Fort Victoria Marine Aquarium
Built into the remains of a Victorian fort guarding the north western shore of the Isle of wight our tanks contain a fascinating selection of the fish and invertebrates which are found in our local sea and on the seashore. Most visitors are amazed that the murky waters of the Solent can contain so many fascinating creatures. As a bonus our last room, contains some of the stunning inhabitants of tropical reefs.
Method of collecting: Collection box
Member since: 2000
Fort Victoria
Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
PO41 0RR
Website: www.fortvictoria.co.uk
Email:
Telephone: 01983 760283
Donkey Sanctuary
The Sanctuary was established in 1987 to provide a safe, permanent home for any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention. It was originally sited off Forest Road, Newport, but due to the demand for a sanctuary for so many animals, the need for more space was paramount.
Method of collecting: Posters
Member since: 2003
Lower Winstone Farm
Wroxall
Isle of Wight
Website:
Email: cheryl@donksanc.demon.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 852693
Dinosaur Isle
The new museum displays over 1000 of the best fossils from the collections, and the dedicated museum staff and volunteers have spent much time preparing the specimens for the new displays. An introductory exhibition gallery covers the geology and fossils of the Island in a walk back through time, taking the visitor from the Ice Age of the recent past, back to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs lived. This leads to the large dinosaur gallery, which has exciting displays including real fossils, skeletal re-constructions, life sized fleshed re-constructions and an animatronic dinosaur.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle and amonite seat
Member since: 2002
Culver Parade
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA
Website: www.dinosaurisle.com
Email: dinosaur@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: 01983 404344
Dimbola Lodge Museum
Julia Margaret Cameron, the famous Victorian portrait photographer, lived at Dimbola Lodge from 1860 until 1875, where she photographed the cream of Victorian Society. The Julia Margaret Cameron Trust was set up with the aim of ensuring the preservation of Dimbola Lodge, and to provide historical information on Julia Margaret Cameron's life and works. We also ensure an extensive list of activities, events and exhibitions take place in and around Dimbola Lodge Museum to support the Trust's objectives and to support photographers from all over the world.
Method of collecting: 10p from the sale of every jar of jam & chutney.
Member since: 2003
Terrace Lane
Freshwater Bay
Isle of Wight
PO40 9QE
Website: www.dimbola.co.uk
Email: administrator@dimbola.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 756814
Colemans Farm
All our visitors have hands-on experience of life on the farm and life amongst the animals — to cuddle them, stroke them and of course, feed them! We have raised all our animals from babies, so they love kids and adults. Why not read all about our animals on the About Our Animals page. But our friendly animals are just the start of your “Colemans Animal Farm” experience.
Method of collecting: Wooden box
Member since: 2003
Colemans Lane
Porchfield
Isle of Wight
PO30 4LX
Website: www.isleofwight.com/colemans
Email: info@colemansfarm.com
Telephone: 01983 522831
Chessell Pottery
Manufacturer of decorative porcelain. Porcelain making and decorating studios. Exhibition Gallery, factory shop and coffee shop.
Method of collecting: 10% from sale of squirrel ornaments
Member since: 2002
Chessell nr Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
PO41 0UE
Website: www.pottery-cafe.com
Email: info@pottery-cafe.com
Telephone: 01983 531248
Chale Bay Farm
For luxury Bed and Breakfast accommodation on the Isle of Wight, a warm welcome awaits you at our family run Chale Bay Farm, where the emphasis is on providing home from home comfort. The AA have awarded Chale Bay Farm 5 diamonds, their highest and much coveted top award.
Situated on the Isle of Wight's National Trust Heritage Coastline, commanding uninterrupted sea views of the Needles and Tennyson Downs, the farm provides an idyllic and tranquil setting.
Method of collecting: Wooden box
Member since: 2003
Military Road
Chale
Isle of Wight
PO38 2JF
Website: www.chalebayfarm.co.uk
Email: info@chalebayfarm.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 730950
Calbourne Mill & Rural Museum
Set in 10 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.
A fascinating day out for all the family, enjoy looking around the Mill, Museums, Renewable Energy Centre; Wind Solar and Water Power displays.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle box
Member since: 2002
Newport Road
Calbourne
Isle of Wight
PO30 4JN
Website: www.calbournewatermill.co.uk
Email: calbournewatermill@tiscali.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 531227
Browns Golf Course - IW Cultural and Leisure Services
Browns Golf is still as popular as ever for a round of golf and relaxation in the Clubhouse Café.
Situated on the seafront at Sandown, Browns was officially opened in 1932 by the famous golfers Henry Cotton and Joe Kirkwood.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle
Member since: 2001
c/o Browns Golf Course
Culver Parade
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA
Website: http://leisure.iwight.com/
Email:
Telephone: 01983 402447
Brass Rubbing Centre
The Island Brass Rubbing Centre celebrates the medieval and Tudor heritage and its use of brass. Guests are instructed in the art of brass making, and they can also make a brass rubbing to take home with them. Historical gifts are available at the gift shop. Located in the historic Coach House next to St. George's's Church.
Method of collecting: Wooden box
Member since: 2003
The Coach House
St. Georges Chapel
Arreton
Isle of Wight
PO30 3AB
Website:
Email: isabel@brasses.demon.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 527553
Brading the Experience
The original Isle of Wight Wax Works Museum and Animal World was founded by Graham Osborne-Smith and opened in 1965. Today it is still owned by an Islander who has developed this historical and wonderfully interesting attraction into more than just a Wax Works. It now has many exciting ongoing developments, and in particular the huge new extension - World of Wheels in 2005. The site also boasts a unique and beautifully themed café serving homemade delights, a discount factory outlet store and a gift shop.
Method of collecting: Donation from wishing well
Member since: 2002
High Street
Brading
Isle of Wight
PO36 ODQ
Website: www.bradingtheexperience.co.uk
Email: info@bradingtheexperience.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 407286
Blackang Chine Fantasy Park
Overlooking the spectacular South West ‘Heritage Coast’ of the Isle of Wight, Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and Indians all set within rambling Victorian gardens and designed to appeal to the child in us all!
Method of collecting: Large, lenticular box
Member since: 2001
Vectis Ventures
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 2HN
Website: www.blackgangchine.com
Email: info@blackgangchine.com
Telephone: 01983 730052
Amazon World
Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered creatures. Some you won't be able to see anywhere else in the UK or even Europe!
Method of collecting: Wooden box & display room
Member since: 2002
Watery Lane
Nr Arreton
Isle of Wight
PO36 0LX
Website: www.amazonworld.co.uk
Email: amazonworld@dialstart.net
Telephone: 01983 867122
Afton Park Nursery & Orchard
Located on the Isle of Wight, the gardens at Afton Park incorporate a popular plant nursery, wildflower meadow and apple orchard open to the public 7 days a week in season.
Method of collecting: Sandcastle box
Member since: 2000
Freshwater
Isle of Wight
PO40 9XR
Website: www.aftonpark.co.uk
Email: info@aftonpark.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 755774