Calbourne Watermill

Calbourne Water Mill and Museum is set in peaceful countryside near Winkle Street and offers a fascinating day out for the family with its working Water Mill dating from the Doomsday Book, together with the Museum of domestic byegones and classic fire engine.

* Milling at 15:00 daily except Saturday.
* Free return visits.
* Punting on the stream.
* Lego tables in the cafe.
* Hot and cold food all day.
* World War 1 and 2 Museum.
* 12" wooden rainbow bridge.
* Putting green.
* Wagons and carts.
* Delicious home made clotted cream teas.

Open All Year - see website or phone for details.
Open Every Day: 3rd April - 29th Oct 10am - 5pm.

Schools information

The attraction can supply:
§ Worksheet for children
§ Classroom
§ Catering
§ Toilets
§ Picnic area
§ Guided Tours
§ Coach parking

Suitable ages:
§ Five to Eight year olds
§ Eight To Twelve year olds
§ Twelve to Sixteen year olds
§ Sixteen plus
Related Curriculum Subjects:
§ Science
§ Geography
§ Technology
§ History
This establishment has both Public Liability Insurance and has been risk assessed

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2005 - 31 Dec 2006

Opening 2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke, B3401to Calbourne.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke, B3401 to Calbourne.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, B3399 to Shalcombe, travel straight onto B3401 to Calbourne.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Calbourne
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 7 to Calbourne
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Calbourne.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.