Thursday, July 7, 2011

Fun-Filled Learning Adventures in Isle of Wight

Spending quality time with your beloved friends and family is always a treat. To make sure that you make this getaway cherished for everyone, readily make reservations in one of the magnificent Isle of Wight cottages. You can experience a fantastic holiday when you book one of the spacious Isle of Wight cottages. Many critics have recognized the five star treatment that these holiday cottages extend to their guests. Another privilege provided by these holiday cottages are full access to modern facilities and top-of-the-line amenities. If you want to drive around freely and wish to bring your own car, you will be provided with private parking spaces. There are also pet-friendly holiday cottages that you can avail of. Apart from these benefits, these Isle of Wight cottages will also bring you close to some of the most celebrated and renowned destinations in the island.

Learn About IOW’s Heritage and Culture Brading Roman Villa

Morton Old Road in Brading is where you will find the Brading Roman Villa. This location is conveniently close to most upscale Isle of Wight holiday cottages. If you want to relax, but do not want to rest your brains, the Brading Roman Villa will titillate your historic clamour with intriguing sites and affluent marks of the past. As one of the famous sites in the United Kingdom, this attraction is home to interesting exhibitions and collections of artefacts that showcase the heritage of IOW and the culture from hundreds and thousands of years ago. If you get hungry going around the villa and you have no time to cook in your holiday cottage, the Forum Cafe serves delectable English dishes that you and your family will truly enjoy. There is also a souvenir shop where you can purchase locally made items. The Brading Roman Villa is open to public daily from 9:30AM till 5:00PM. Admission fee are as follow: adults is £6.50, children and students is £3.25 and a senior citizen is £5.50.

Learn About Olden Ways of Playing at the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum

Situated at Brading and within close proximity from the Roman Villa and your Isle of Wight cottages, the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum will let you relive those playful years of your life. You will be amazed with over 2000 exhibits of antique dolls, doll houses, trains, bears and loads of toys that lived through centuries. If you want to buy some souvenirs, stop by the Gift Shop and take your pick. You may visit the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum every day from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. Admission rate varies depending on age and other state privileges. Take your kids outside the holiday cottages and let them enjoy fun learning sights at Lilliput.