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Local tourist information for Adgestone

Brading Roman Villa is one of the best Romano-British archaeological sites in the country.
Dinosaur Isle is an interactive museum based on the island’s history. Visitors can join fossil-hunting expeditions on the beach.
Waltzing Waters is an intriguing indoor water show.
The Steam Railway and Island Line Trains (with London Underground stock) both run on the island.
The Needles at Alum Bay are multi-coloured chalk cliffs. The area is also home to a sweet factory, glassmaker and chairlift.
The sandy beaches and pier at Sandown are close to Site and great for families. The Island hosts many special events, including a walking festival in May, a scooter rally in August and a cycling festival in September.
Blackgang Chine has a mixture of rides, goblins, dinosaurs and nursery rhyme characters, while Shanklin Chine is a peaceful, natural gorge.
Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea.
There is an aquarium, model railway, planetarium and underwater archaeology centre to explore at Fort Victoria Country Park.
Brading has several attractions, including waxworks, a factory outlet and a display of vehicles.

Nearest train station: Sandown – 1 mile
Nearest bus: 0.75 mile from site entrance