What to see and do
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Brading offers several attractions that bring visitors back again and again, please see below for a selection of places to visit:
Brading The Experience
The original Isle of Wight Wax Works Museum and Animal World was founded by Graham Osborne-Smith and opened in 1965. Today it is more than just a Wax Works. It now has many exciting ongoing developments, and in particular the huge new extension - World of Wheels in 2005. The site also boasts a unique and beautifully themed café serving homemade delights, a discount factory outlet store and a gift shop.
Tel: 01983 407286
Web: www.bradingtheexperience.co.uk
Brading Roman Villa
One of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. The award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain. Brading Roman Villa offers something for everyone with its stunning exhibition hall, café, shop and beautiful grounds.
Tel: 01983 406223
Web: www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk
Brading Station
Brading Station now houses a Visitor Centre and Railway Heritage Exhibition where people can view details of the history of the Isle of Wight Railway, gather tourist information, purchase gifts and refreshments and hire bikes to explore the Island on.
Tel: 01983 401770
Lilliput Dolls Museum
Lilliputs Dolls Museum is home to one of the finest collections of toys and dolls in Britain. Owners of the Lilliputs Dolls Museum, the Munday Family have been collecting antique dolls since the end of World War II. They bought the Dolls Museum in Brading in 1974 and have a wide range of dolls representing several historic periods and generally date from around 2000 BC to the days of World War II.
Tel: 01983 407231
Nunwell House & Gardens
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.
Tel: 01983 407240
For more information please visit www.visitbrading.gov.uk
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