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Visit Dimbola Museum & Galleries car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s quite easy to reach the Dimbola Museum & Galleries car-free.

There are some buses from Yarmouth (bus E), regular buses from Newport (bus 12) and a few a day from Ryde and Shanklin (seasonal bus COA). These stop a minute away at St Agnes Church, Freshwater.

There are ferries direct to Yarmouth from Lymington. However, the quickest Ferry to the Isle of White is to Ryde from Portsmouth Harbour. Other ferries leaves from: Southampton (to Cowes or East Cowes) and Portsmouth (to Fishbourne or Ryde).

Use our journey planner to get the best bus and walking route from where you are.

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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.

About Dimbola Museum & Galleries

Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron lived at Dimbola. View her work alongside and exhibitions from contemporary artists.

For any queries about visiting contact Dimbola Museum & Galleries on 01983 756814 or [email protected]

Address: Dimbola Museum and Galleries, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QE. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.