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Nunwell House & Gardens

Type: Historic House / Palace

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: 23rd April 2012 - 27th June 2012 on Mon, Tues & Weds 13:00 - 17:00 with tours of house at 14.00 and 1530. Parties welcome by arrangement throughout the year.

Catering for groups available by previous arrangement.

Free car parking.

Guide dogs allowed in attraction only.

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Opening Times

Opening 2012 23/04/2012 - 27/06/2012

Day Opening Times
Monday 13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Bank Holiday Closed

* Tours of the House at 14:00 and 15:30. Groups by prior arrangement throughout the year.

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult£5.00 per ticket
Senior Citizens / Students£4.50 per ticket
Garden Entrance Only£3.00 per ticket
Child (Under 10 years) Accompanied£1.00 per ticket

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 2 or 3
From Ryde Catamarna/Hovertravel: No. 2 or 3
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

 Contact Info

Nunwell House & Gardens
Coach Lane
BRADING
Isle of Wight
PO36 0JQ

Tel: +44 01983 407240

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Countryside Setting
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Some no smoking areas

Accessibility

  • Disabled persons toilet
  • No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • Railway station within walking distance - Brading - 20 mins walk

Catering

  • Catering for groups
  • Picnic area

Payment Methods

  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times - For groups

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours
  • Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Languages spoken

  • French spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Literature in German