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Old World Charm

Suggested Day Excursion Itinerary

Times Are Approximate

10.00 Depart Portsmouth.

10.35 Arrive Fishbourne.

Coastal drive in a clockwise direction via Ryde, Brading, Sandown and Shanklin.

11.15 Mid-Morning Tea - Godshill.

The Old Smithy & Gardens.

• Enchanted Gardens & Grottos.
• Tropical Bird Aviaries.
• Cottage Herb Garden.
• Original Blacksmiths Forge.
• Tea/Coffee Rooms.

The Model Village.

• One and a half acres of beautiful gardens.
• 1/10 scale models.
• Gift Shop.

12.15 Depart Godshill.

Countryside drive through Chale Green, Brighstone and Shorwell.

12.45 Lunch - Calbourne.

Calbourne Water Mill.

• 17th-century working water mill.
• Museum of country life.
• Café and gift shops.
• Set in landscape valley, ponds, streams and woods.
• Hand-tamed birds and peacocks.

Winkle Street.

• Thatched Cottage and Shops.

15.30 Depart Calbourne.

15.45 Arrive Chessel Pottery.

Chessel Pottery and Workshops.

• Porcelain-making and Decorating Studios.
• Exhibition Showroom.

16.30 Depart Chessel Pottery.

Coastal Drive via Picturesque Compton and Freshwater Bay.

17.00 Arrive Yarmouth

17.30 Depart Yarmouth.

18.05 Arrive Lymington

The Old Smithy 01983 840364

Calbourne Water Mill 01983 531227

The Model Village 01983 840270

Chessell Pottery 01983 531248

Please Note: It would be advisable to contact attractions direct for further information on opening dates, times and prices, etc.