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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.

8, January 2019·1 min read

‘Art and Identity’ portrait exhibition of ‘outstanding quality’ ends cultural project

Time & Tide has paired local history and the arts to bring opportunities for older people to engage with cultural pursuits. All are welcome to the Private View this Friday.

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.

3, July 2010·2 min read

Dimbola Lodge: A Small Jewel

Kurt discovers some more of the Island's gems

1, June 2012·1 min read

Wight Surf Party: If Your Name’s Not On The List You’re Not Coming In

Ignore feature in the CP today about Wight Surf History Jubilee Party, organisers had asked for it to not be promoted but it ended up in the paper. Unless you have already RSVPd to the invite, you will not be able to get in as the list is full.

11, April 2012·1 min read

Wight Surf History Project: New Exhibition At Dimbola

New surf history exhibition at Dimbola between 14th April and 24th June

4, July 2012·1 min read

‘Ocean Seen’ Photography by Nigel Millard, Rick Tomlinson and Jason Swain

Fantastic new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries atm, bringing together three great oceanic photographers to celebrate the way we interact with our great British coastline.

9, July 2013·2 min read

Once upon a time at Freshwater Bay

A new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries accompanies the launch of ‘The Freshwater Circle Through The Looking Glass’ by Gail Downey Middleton.

20, May 2011·1 min read

Dimbola Lodge AGM Postponed

'Legal issues' cited for the six week delay in the planned Dimbola Lodge AGM

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.

Photo of girl holding milk bottle from the 1950s

27, May 2022·4 min read

Retrospective of ‘one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century’, Marilyn Stafford

The touring exhibition heads to Dimbola Museum and Galleries from June to September. Don't miss it

puppy sleeping on xmas present under tree

16, November 2023·1 min read

Find unique handcrafted gifts at Dimbola’s Annual Christmas Fair this weekend

Celebrate with over 25 craft stalls and festive fun at Dimbola's Christmas Fair

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.

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