Brighstone Attractions
Brighstone is a stone village located near Yafford. St. Mary's Church in Brighstone has stood for 800 years, the local parish was formed in 1644.
Brighstone Shop and Museum
Brighstone Shop and Museum is a National Trust property. The tiny museum is contained in an old thatched cottage house containing interesting momentos of the village's history.
Brighstone Shop and Museum
North Street
Brighstone PO30 4AX
England
North Street
Brighstone PO30 4AX
England
Hours
March 21 to May 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 24 to September 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 29 to December 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
December 22 to March 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
Always opened on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Gift shop
Dinosaur Farm Museum
In 1992 the Isle of Wight's largest dinosaur remains were excavated from under the Dinosaur Farm Museum. This skeleton is one of the best of its kind in Europe. At the museum you will see experts preparing and conserving the dinosaur bones. You can also particpate in fossil hunts and fossil identification.
Dinosaur Farm Museum
Military Road
Brighstone PO30 4PG
England
Military Road
Brighstone PO30 4PG
England
Hours
April 16 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Isle of Wight Pearl
Explore the world of pearls at Isle of Wight Pearl in Brighstone. Isle of Wight Pearl produces the largest collection of pearl jewellery on the island. In a visit you will see how the center produces natural and cultured pearls and creates its vast selection of rings, necklaces, earrings and brooches.
Isle of Wight Pearl also has a shop in Ryde.
Isle of Wight Pearl also has a shop in Ryde.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:30 |
| Close | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 17:30 | 16:30 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 16:30 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
