Beaper Farm. Camping & Caravan Park
Set amidst beautiful unspoilt countryside and home to the rare red squirrel. On the outskirts of the village of "Ye Kyne's Towne of Brading" this long established family run holiday camping and caravan park is well known for its friendly relaxed atmosphere, clean facilities and value for money.
Local activities and Attractions
Beaches, Golf, Water Sports, Fishing Trips, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Tenpin bowling, Nightclubs, Isle of Wight Steam Railway (all between 1 and 6 miles), to name but a few.
Camping Pitches
Of Beaper Farm's 40 acres of open countryside, the camping pitches occupy two large closely mown fields surrounded by farmland, ancient woodland and overlook downland and the Yar valley. It is no wonder or surprise that the name 'Beaper Farm' originated from the French, Beau Repaire, meaning beautiful retreat. Apart from the pitches allocated to electric points there are no regimental marked pitches - with so much space, we can allow you the freedom to choose where you wish to go, either along a sheltered hedgerow or out in the open for maximum sunshine! and still leaving plenty of space for the children to play. There is so much to see and do on the Island, from a leisurely day on the beach, to a trip on an old steam train, enjoying the pleasures of a theme park, tasting the locally produced, award winning "Fuggle Dee-Dum" real ale, visiting one of the many places of historical interest or just capturing the magic of our unique little Island. The Site's position is an ideal starting point from which to explore the delights of the Island by car, public transport, bicycle or on foot. You need go no further than the site itself for a restful day. There is a newly constructed Play Area to keep the children occupied and for the more energetic, lovely walks by footpath will take you to Seaview and the beach or a local 'watering hole', if time is not pressing.
Holiday Caravan Park
Seven luxury caravans are available for hire with main services and bottled gas. Set in a beautiful oak copse divided between two parks amidst the shy red squirrels. A more beautiful setting would be hard to find. The parks are close enough to the main site to benefit from its facilities but at the same time offer privacy and seclusion.
Caravan Storage: A park is available for anyone wishing to store their caravan - please ask for details.
Caravan Rallys: A special field is allocated for the use of Caravan Clubs only, at concessionary rates.
Nr. Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1QJ Tel: +44 01983 615210
With acknowledgement to D Coombs of Brading 2000
Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls & Toys
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— Specialist Collectors Shop —
The museum was established in Brading in 1974 and was formed from the private collection started by the Munday family in 1960.
The cottage museum contains one of the finest collections of old and antique dolls and toys in the country with over 2000 exhibits on display dating from c2000 BC to approximately 1945. There are examples of almost every seriously collectable doll together with a number of dolls houses; rocking horses; tin plate toys; trains; bears; soft toys and many other unusual play things. Amongst the many exhibits can be found, for example, a wax doll made circa 1790 and dressed by a lady-in-waiting to Princess Caroline of Brunswick- the material used was a remnant of the Princess’s wedding dress. Next to her is the modem equivalent, one of only two contemporary dolls in the Museum, this is a portrait doll of Diana Princess of Wales produced by a member of the British Doll Artists Association in 1981. Like the wax doll this exhibit is also dressed in a remnant of the original wedding gown. Most of the dolls and toys have been acquired from the original owners or their descendants so there is a fund of stories about them.
Many of the dolls have their own unique story to tell - A wooden doll presented by Mr Kruschev - ex Premier of Russia. Queen Caroline's Wedding Gown - a wax doll dressed in a remnant of Queen Caroline's wedding gown (c.1790). Queen Victoria - an unusual Brisque doll presented by Queen Victoria to an employee's daughter at Osborne, Christmas 1885.
Our adjoining shops stock a wide selection including: China Dolls, Dolls House Furniture, Kits & Accessories, Limited Edition Teddy Bears plus Various Traditional Toys.
Winners of Certificate of Merit in the British Tourist Authorities Trophy Competition
Open throughout the year from 10am to 5pm
Situated in Brading High St. 01983 407231 www.lilliputmuseum.com
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Morton, Anglo-Saxon for 'by the water', was a hamlet on the edge of Brading Harbour, now reclaimed land. It is beleived the manor was built in 1249, on the existing site for the de Aula family, of Norman descent. |
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Since then, it was structurally altered with the addition of a Tudor Longhouse, followed by major rebuilding in 1680. Although the house has changed ownership several times, generations past have added to Morton as a comfortable home. Refurbished in the Georgian period, at it's most elegant best, it remains with beautiful furnishings and fittings, whilst still retaining its charm as a family home to the current owners for 40 years.
Gardens
Meanwhile, the gardens, considered by many to be the most beautiful on this 'Garden Isle', are a delightful blend of formalitity and informality. Spring dawns with a myriad of bulbs from February onwards. 40 years of hard work have made it possible o grow Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Caelias and Magnolias, and reward is provided by the amazing massed cresendo of flowers from March to June. As Summer arrives many varieties of Roses produce a riot of colour in the formal rose and Elizabethan Sunken Gardens. Along with the traditional herbaceous borders, they last well into Autumn when the huge collection of Japanese Acers go through 'traffic light' colour changes. We are also blessed with the many tender plants that thrive in our mild climate, and countless specimen trees, notably our Magnolia grandiflora and London Plane, both possibly the largest in Britain.
Vineyard
The 'English Wine Renaissance' came to Morton in 1981 with the addition of a vineyard. With the Island's higher sunshine hours and light intensity, our site can be considered one of the best in this country. We grow varieties of grapes most suitable to our climate, with the aim of producing the highest quality wines. Although white wine is our mainstay, we also produce rose, and quality red wine is on its way!
Winegrowing is an all year occupation, with winter pruning, weed and mildew control during the growing season, and the harvest normally in October. The development of the wine up to bottling is meticulously monitored during the winter, not to mention the pleasure of plenty of sampling!
View our winegrowers video, the artefacts in the Granary, and enjoy our quality Estate grown and bottled Morton Manor wines.
Refreshments
Please feel free to partake in refreshments in the idylicc Dove Cot Tearooms and Wine Bar, then browse in the stable shop which stocks our wine, plants and quality gifts.
Questions
During your visit to Morton the owners are always avalable to help with questions. We hope you will, as so many do, visit us again, and recommend us to your friends, since this very much helps us to preserve this beautiful pocket of tranquility.
Opening Hours
Open from Easter to the end of October daily except Saturday from 10am to 5.30pm.
Awards
Winners of 'Southern England in Bloom 1995/1996/1997/1999
Morton Old Road. Brading. Isle of Wight. po36 0ep. Tel/Fax 01983 406168
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