Name: Arreton Craft Barns
Rating: 5.0

Arreton Craft Barns

Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 3AA, UK

1-90 Years

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Arreton Craft Barns on the Isle of Wight is the Island’s largest arts and crafts centre, set in the beautiful countryside at the heart of the island. Open daily with free parking, it’s home to a wide variety of artists and craftspeople, making it the perfect spot to explore creativity, history, and local culture. Families can also enjoy the on-site pub, The Dairyman’s Daughter, known for hearty food and real ales .

Highlights include browsing artisan studios for glassblowing, jewellery, woodcraft, and handmade gifts, exploring the heritage buildings and 12th-century church, and enjoying the Penny Arcade with traditional games. Families can also visit the historic carp pond to feed ducks and fish, and explore the fascinating Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum with its extensive diving and maritime collection .

There is no admission charge, making it an accessible and affordable day out for everyone .

Overall, Arreton Craft Barns is a fantastic destination to enjoy art, heritage, and family fun. With its mix of artisan studios, historic attractions, free entry, and family-friendly facilities, it’s a must-visit when exploring the Isle of Wight.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Artisans: Arreton Barns hosts a thriving community of local artisans across its studio village, showcasing handmade work in disciplines such as glassblowing at Isle of Wight Studio Glass and Sculptglass, encaustic painting at Rainbow Kingdom Encaustic Art, woodcraft at Gordy’s Wood Co, and sterling silver jewellery by Thomas P Cochran. You can also browse bespoke leather goods from Fortune Leathercraft, hand-painted stone ornaments at Isle of Wight Stone Creations, quirky recycled props at Creaturama, personalised cards from The Craft Cabin, and collectibles at Squirrels Den Collectibles, alongside gallery work by Chad Powell celebrating the island’s landscapes and skies.
Heritage: The ancient village of Arreton, settled over 1000 years ago, is set in the traditional and geographical heart of the Island, and offers the visitor a glimpse into the past. Arreton Barns comprises many of the buildings, features and artefacts of a traditional English village from many years ago. Arreton was the main staging and horse changing post between Newport and Sandown. The village church features a Saxon wall and Burma Star window. The on-site pub, The Dairyman’s Daughter, is named after Elizabeth Wallbridge, a local girl who died in 1801 and was made famous in the contemporary book ‘Annals of the Poor’, who is now buried in the graveyard.
Penny Arcade: Whether you remember these games the first time round or introducing younger members of the family. Visit the Penny Arcade for traditional arcade games from an early era.
Historic Carp Pond: Pop into one of the select shops around the Barns selling fish and duck food. With bag in hand, wander down to the Historic Carp Pond. As you walk along the pontoon you’ll see the hungry fish bobbing to the service and the resident ducks will greet you. A perfect spot for creating those great family memories of feeding the ducks.
Wight Classics: Wight Classics is a friendly garage that specialises in the maintenance and repair of classic cars on the Isle of Wight. Their team aim to provide a high-quality service at down-to-earth prices to help you enjoy your classic. They regularly look after a diverse range of cars for their clients. From Jaguars and Fiats to Land Rovers and Rolls Royce and just about everything in between.
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum: The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum has the Isle of Wight’s most extensive collection of fascinating artefacts that have been discovered over the years by dedicated diver Martin Woodward. The collection also includes an amazing display of historic diving equipment. A truly fascinating Island attraction visitors of all ages will enjoy.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking available.
Food & Drinks: Sweet Memories sweet shop & The Dairyman’s Daughter pub available.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily 10am-5pm.

Address: Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 3AA, UK

Post Code: PO30 3AA

Council: Isle of Wight

County: Isle of Wight

By Car: We are on the A3056 between Newport and Sandown (put PO30 3AA in your SatNav system)
By Bus: We are on Route 8 between Sandown and Newport on the Isle of Wight.