Isle of Wight Council-run heritage services reopen from today (Monday, May 17) under the new lockdown rule changes.
Dinosaur Isle, Cowes Maritime Museum and Newport Roman Villa will all be among those letting visitors through the doors this week, in a Covid-19 safe way.
Many of the attractions require us to book visits in advance and we will also need to wear masks and use cleaning and hand sanitiser stations.
Interactive, hands-on games and exhibits may be off limits, however.
Dinosaur Isle
Dinosaur Isle is open from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 18). Visit between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. In July and August, it is open every day, from 9am until 5pm.
Book in advance by emailing dinosaur@iow.gov.uk, or calling (01983) 404344.
Newport Roman Villa
Explore the remains of a Roman farmhouse, including the 'best example of a Roman bath suite in southern Britain', dating to 280AD.
Visit on Mondays (from May 17), Wednesdays and Fridays, between 10am and 2.30pm.
Call (01983) 529720 on the day of your visit to book your slot.
Cowes Maritime Museum
Providing an introduction to the important maritime history of Cowes, Cowes Maritime Museum is housed within Cowes Library and admission is free.
The museum will be open on Mondays (from May 17), Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 10am until 12.30pm and 2pm until 4.30pm.
Isle of Wight Record Office
The record office will be reopening on Monday 17 May but booking is essential.
The office is open four days a week — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday — from 9.30am until 4.30pm (the office is closed between 12.30 and 1.30pm).
Book by phone between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (01983) 823820 or by email to record.office@iow.gov.uk.
Museum of Island History
Opens later this month.
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