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The Classic Boat Museum is located in the Quay at Newport Harbour and has a large collection of boats that are mostly of wood, ranging from sailing dinghies to powerful speedboats, to stately Thames craft. A fascinating collection with boats dating back to the 19th century including, what is thought to be, the oldest English registered pleasure yacht still sailing, built in Cowes 1872. read more... |
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The Islands only National Trust gift shop. read more... |
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| Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, Isle of Wight, 01983 404344 The Isle of Wight is the most important site for dinosaur remains in Europe! In recognition of this, the first purpose built museum in Britain was built on the Isle of Wight and now displays over 1,000 fossils and dinosaur reconstructions. |
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| Brickfields Horse Country, Binstead Ryde, 01983 566801 A complete selection of horses and ponies can found at Brickfields, these include miniature Shetland ponies, which do not grow any bigger than 34 inches, donkeys, miniature jack donkey, and jenny donkeys, a mule, shire horses and thoroughbred horses. In addition, there are an array of farm animals, and during the high season six or seven pigs race in Porkers Paradise! There is also a museum with carriages and radios. |
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| Waltzing Waters, Ryde, Isle of Wight, 01983 811 333 Elaborate water, light and music production with thousands of dazzling patterns produced by moving water and synchronised with music. Shows are in an auditorium and last 40 minutes. |




















