Nunwell House & Gardens

Situated a mile or so from the village, Nunwell House and Gardens should definitely not be missed. The picturesque house has been a family home since 1522 and is of great historic and architectural interest. It was here that Sir John Oglander, was host to Charles I on his last night of freedom and modern day visitors can still see the Parlour Chamber in which they met. The house is beautifully furnished, there are exhibits recalling the Aylmer family's military connections, plus an Old Kitchen exhibition and Nunwell is surrounded by 5 acres of tranquil gardens including a walled garden also enjoying the views across the Solent.

Opening times: 30/31 May, then 5 July to 8 December on Mon, Tues & Weds 13:00 - 17:00 with tours of house at 14.00 and 1530. Parties welcome by arrangement throughout the year.

Gardens only open for charity Sunday 8th June 14:00 -17:00

Catering for groups available by previous arrangement.

Free car parking.

Opening Times

Opening 5 Jul 2010 - 8 Dec 2010

* 30/31 May & 5 July to 8 December on Mon, Tues & Weds 13:00 - 17:00 with tours of house at 14:00 and 15:30.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Brading/Sandown.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Brading/Sandown.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Sandown, A3055 to Brading.

Public Transport Directions

For West Cowes Red Jet Hi-Speed ferry: No.1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 10
From Ryde Catamarna/Hovertravel: No. 3
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 10
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.
Brading Railway Station: 15 minute walk