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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.

25, January 2012·1 min read

Deadly Magic: Julia Margaret Cameron and the Black Art

Another chance to hear Karen Grainger's free talk and tour of Dimbola Museum and Galleries. This Friday night from 7.30pm.

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.

Julia Margaret Cameron for twenty pound note -700

28, May 2015·1 min read

Let’s help Julia Margaret Cameron make the score for the next £20 note

See what we did there? Score ... £20 note ... yes, don't worry we won't give up the day jobs, but we will encourage you to vote for Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron as the next face for the £20 note.

Gillian Chapman felt on Freshwater Beach

12, November 2013·1 min read

Don’t miss Dimbola’s Christmas Art & Craft Fair this weekend

As you'd expect, there'll be a fantastic showcase of Art and Craft work by Isle of Wight artists at the two day Christmas Fair.

16, January 2013·1 min read

Dimbola Museum and Galleries: Free entry throughout February

A great opportunity to check out what Dimbola has to offer. There's always lots to see.

16, January 2014·1 min read

Two exhibitions for Island photographer Lucy Boynton

Not one, but two exhibitions this year for the very popular Isle of Wight photographer, Lucy Boynton.

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.

23, June 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to exhib at Dimbola’s Tea Room Gallery

You'll need to act quickly if you want a chance to exhibit in the Dimbola tearoom. Applications need to be in by 5pm on Friday 27th June 2014.

29, January 2010·1 min read

VB Pick Of What’s On This Weekend+ (podcast)

More recommendations of what to get up to over the weekend.

12, November 2009·1 min read

Nurit Yardeni, A Dream of Fair Women

A new exhibition a Dimbola Lodge

7, April 2014·1 min read

116 years of family history on display at Dimbola

Compiled by actress and model Marika Green (born 1943) the portfolio details the lives and experiences of four of the (originally) Swedish Green family.

The audience at Isle of Wight Festival 2019

15, May 2023·8 min read

Epic retrospective celebrates 21 years of the Isle of Wight Festival: Discover the highlights at Dimbola

Dimbola celebrates 21 years of the Isle of Wight Festival with an unprecedented retrospective exhibition

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