Heritage Open Days 2009: Free Entry To Famous Island Attractions
Aug 11th, 2009 | By Simon Butler | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseYou 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 10th – 13th September, several well known attractions will be open, free of charge.
These include the Brading Roman Villa - which will open on Friday 11th September(0930 – 1700) – and Newport Roman Villa, 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.
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.
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
Or visit Island Pulse Heritage Open Days Link here: to view all of the latest news.
