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Dimbola Museum & Galleries

Dimbola Museum & Galleries, originally home to pioneering Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, was saved by from demolition by a band of volunteers and enthusiasts. It’s now home to a museum and galleries on the Isle of Wight.

The Freshwater location has stunning views making it easy to understand why Cameron and her husband were based here.

9, October 2014·1 min read

Annie Leibovitz comes to Dimbola in 2015

World renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz will be bringing her ‘Pilgrimage’ exhibition to Dimbola next spring.

9, July 2014·1 min read

Another Tourist Information Point added to the Island-wide list

Another Tourist Information Point for the Island, this one in the West at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

Woman in Victorian clothes reading under a tree - image used on the Book cover of Arresting Beauty

18, September 2023·2 min read

Arresting Beauty book launch’: A peek into Victorian struggles, romance and ambition

Don't miss local author Heather Cooper's book launch where she presents 'Arresting Beauty', a novel on Mary Ryan's transformative Victorian journey

3, November 2011·1 min read

Arts And Crafts Fair at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

Fantastic chance to get some Christmas presents before the rush and support local artisans at the same time.

Presenter Matt Allwright shows off an original weekend festival ticket - £3

22, August 2024·3 min read

BBC One Show to feature Isle of Wight Festival archaeological discoveries

Volunteers uncover historical artefacts from 1970 Isle of Wight Festival at Afton Down - watch this Friday on the One Show

Jules Holland and Mark Cooper both holding Mark's book

21, August 2023·2 min read

BBC’s Mark Cooper to share insight on 26-year career with ‘Later… With Jools Holland’

Having heard Mark Cooper talk earlier in the year, we can strongly recommend this event at Dimbola on Wednesday evening

29, February 2012·1 min read

Best Bohemian Beard Awards: Cash Prize For Winner

If you know someone with a fab beard, please share this with them. They might end up becoming part of a mini exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

31, October 2012·1 min read

Book now for Dracula event on Friday at Dimbola

If you haven't booked yet, do it quickly as places are limited. Hear fascinating insight from the great-grandson of Bram Stoker and more.

Bargeman's rest live musci for joe ellis

5, July 2014·1 min read

Celebrate Joe’s life this Sunday and help the campaign reach £100,000 target

There are three live music events taking place on Sunday, all raising funds for the Joe Ellis Trust. One in Newport, one in Freshwater and another in Ryde.