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Calbourne Water Mill

Calbourne Water Mill is a west Wight rural museum and attraction on Newport Road, used for family days, heritage visits and seasonal events.

Calbourne Water Mill sits just west of Calbourne on the Newport to Freshwater road, mixing rural museum, gardens, cafe stops and family activities into one west Wight visit. The mill's own directions place it half a mile west of the village, which makes it a practical meeting point for events that need more space than a village hall can offer.

It works well when you want a day with moving parts: a display, a walk around the grounds, something to eat, and enough room for children to reset between activities. Check opening details with the venue before travelling, especially outside the main visitor season or when a special event changes the usual rhythm.

Upcoming events here

Friday 6 November 2026

1 event

Sunday 8 November 2026

1 event

Tuesday 17 November 2026

1 event

Saturday 21 November 2026

1 event

Sunday 22 November 2026

2 events

Saturday 5 December 2026

1 event

until 20:30

17:00 until 20:30

Santa's Owls

Santa’s Owls brings a Christmas light trail, grotto, owl show and mini disco to Calbourne Water Mill on the evening of 5 December.

£8.83Dogs welcomeBooking requiredChildren’s activities

Saturday 19 December 2026

1 event

until 20:30

17:00 until 20:30

Santa's Owls

Visit Santa’s Owls at Calbourne Water Mill on 19 December for a pre-Christmas evening of lights, an owl show, grotto and children’s dancing.

£8.83Dogs welcomeBooking requiredChildren’s activities