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FAMOUS ISLAND ATTRACTIONS TO OPEN FOR FREE

You won't have to pay a penny to see some of the Isle of Wight's most famous museums, buildings and exhibitions on certain days next month.

As part of National Heritage Open Days between 10 - 13 September, several well known attractions will be open, free of charge.

These include the Roman Villas in Brading - which will open on Friday 11 September(0930 - 1700) - and Newport, which will be free to enter on Saturday 12 September(1000 - 1600)

Isle of Wight Council's Museum of Island History in Newport's Guildhall, which is currently exhibiting the Island's Saxon past, will be open on Saturday 12 September between 1000 - 1700.

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Bembridge Windmill, Shanklin Chine and the Needles Old Battery are just some of the other attractions that will be taking part in the event.

A full list can be found on www.heritageopendays.org.uk under 'Event Directory' and searching 'Isle of Wight'. Alternatively, a full list will be displayed on www.iwight.com

Heritage Open Days are designed to celebrate England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission