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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	£21.00 per ticket
3-16 years	£5.25 per ticket
Adult	£5.95 per ticket
Disabled Plus 1 free carer with ID	£5.25 per ticket
Party Rate - 20 + visitors	£5.00 per ticket
RHS - Main Member Only	Free
Senior Citizen	£5.50 per ticket
Student - with ID	£5.50 per ticket

Season Ticket:
- Adult - £10.50 (includes seniors & disabled.
- Child - £8.50 (must be purchased with an adult or senior)
- Family (2+1) - £25
- Family (2+2 or 3) - £30

About

UPDATE:
Godshill Model Village is open from Saturday 18th July. 10am to 4pm every day until the end of August. September and October times are to be confirmed. Book your tickets online by visiting their website.

There is a clear route in, with queuing area if needed. Contactless payments accepted at the entrance. There will be social distancing measures in place such as a one-way route around the Model Village. There will also be 'passing places' to move around other visitors if needed. A separate exit route will be available from the Model Village gardens. Hand sanitiser is available. There will also be a limit on number of visitors in the Model Village and gift shop.

For up-to-date information please visit their website and Facebook page.

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RHS Partner Garden

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!

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

Facilities

Accessibility

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

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

Children & Infants

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

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

Parking & Transport

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

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

Provider Preferences

No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Some no smoking areas
Village Location

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

Click here to view map

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).

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

1946 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2020

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Recent Reviews:

tangek
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Lovely village, fantastic topiary, inflexible service for RHS members
Wednesday, 5th August 2020
We booked a visit to the Model Village well in advance of our holiday, as an RHS partner garden. The model village was a delight. It helped that we had seen Shanklin Chine and other local sights... Read full review
Louise P
Bushey
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Sunday, 9th August 2020
Loved this model village - beautifully maintained and so interesting. Great detail. Children would also enjoy a visit as you don't need hours to get around. Recommended. Read full review
norahj419
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Cute attraction
Wednesday, 12th August 2020
The model village is a scale model of the Village in which it is located (Godshill). It is a cute little attraction, I believe it would be good for families/ those with younger children. Read full review

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Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - RHS Partner Garden 2016
Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

Opening Times

Opening (5 Mar 2020 - 28 Oct 2020)

* Open 10am - 4pm everyday until the end of August.
September and October - times to be confirmed.
Please visit their website for up-to-date information - https://www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk/

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