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Godshill Model Village

Model / Miniature Village

High Street
GODSHILL
Isle of Wight
PO38 3HH

Tel: (01983) 840270

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2 adults & up to 3 children	£16.00 per ticket
3-16 years	£3.75 per ticket
Adult	£4.75 per ticket
Carer	£3.00 per ticket
Senior Citizen	£4.25 per ticket

Season Ticket - £7.50 added to entrance ticket paid & valid for that ticket only.

About

RHS Partner Garden & Winner of Wight in Bloom Small Tourist Attraction 2016

This beautiful Model Village nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage. Set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens this is a real retro find - a quintessentially English visitor attraction. You will find scale models of Shanklin and Godshill villages as they were in the 1920's. Our cottages, pubs and churches are faithfully reproduced versions of the real buildings in 1/10th scale. Our garden railway is a must see - a snapshot of the Island Line of yesteryear!

As an RHS Partner Garden the Model Village is an unexpected place to find a huge collection of conifers and trees but here we have created a large collection of niwaki and cloud pruned specimens. Over the years we have gathered over 3,000 trees and shrubs to create our display. As with the Japanese tradition we have concentrated on using a chosen range of trees sculpting them individually, for maximum effect, to create the right atmosphere to offset the models. We buy in small specimens and then Fred our Gardener will plant, prune and shape them as they grow. Some of our trees are over 40 years old and have been shaped to retain their scale to the model houses. Our garden is unique on the Island providing inspiration for the novice gardener and envy for the expert!

Opening times 2016:
Monday 9th March 10.00am to 4pm
Apr/May/June/Early Jul 10.00am to 5.00pm
Late July/August 10.00am to 6.00pm
Sept/Oct 10.00am to 5.00pm
Close 29th October

Disabled visitors charged at group rate prices
Groups Rates available to partys of 20+

Facilities

Provider Preferences

No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Some no smoking areas
Village Location

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs Permitted
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Baby changing - Baby changing facilities available in the disabled toilet. Big enough to get a buggy in too!
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

Free parking
On site parking close by
Parking (free) - Free car park available in the village just opposite the Griffin Pub

Catering

Cafe
On-Site cafe/restaurant - A special treat for visitors to the Model Village. Open on fine days from May.
Outdoor eating area - Nammet Hut open on fine days from May onwards
Picnic area
Picnic Site - Picnic lawn available - bring your own blankets or borrow one from us!
Refreshments Available

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 30 - 45 minutes, much longer if customers do the fun quiz or stay for a cup of tea.
Delta
Groups Accepted
Maestro
MasterCard
Special group rates
Visa

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Dogs Accepted - Well behaved dogs on a short lead. Owners must clear up after their dog if necessary.
Dogs admitted on a lead
Dogs welcome
Gift shop - Fantastic gift shop with something for every pocket.
Groups welcome
Guided tours by arrangement
Open on bank holidays
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Toilets

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Godshill.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Godshill.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Godshill.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 2 or 3
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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Certificate of Excellence 2017

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Recent Reviews:

Peter M
Trip Type:
Couples
Truly captivating!
Saturday, 22nd July 2017
What an amazing place! The range of models - people, buildings, activities and sports, cars and planes - and the model railway are accurate and very detailed. The village is set within well... Read full review
Bedfordsims
Bedford, ENGLAND
Trip Type:
Family
Still brilliant even after 55 years!
Saturday, 22nd July 2017
Family of 4 plus two small children. Great time. The Model Village which I first visited in 1962 is still great and a throwback to a bygone age though with a few modern twists to keep it up to date. Read full review
Andydomi
Skipton, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Nice little walk
Friday, 21st July 2017
We drove past this place and decided to have a look, really nice place to go for a walk around the IOW, attention to detail is unbelievable. Kept very clean and overall it is a nice little walk. Read full review

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Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - RHS Partner Garden 2016

Opening Times

Opening (9 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017)

* Open every day from 10am from March to October

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