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 The
ancient village of Arreton, settled over 1000 years ago, is set in
the traditional and geographical heart of the Island, and offers the
visitor a glimpse into the past.
In keeping with our history, Arreton Old Village is traffic free,
safe for children and families alike. The Old Village
showcases local craftsmen, locally produced crafts, wholesome local
farm food and agricultural artefacts, along with the Island's very
own Shipwreck Centre.
A stroll round Arreton Old Village encompasses the Lavender Cottage
Herbal Craft store, the Islands Brass Rubbing Centre and the 12th
Century Church of St George, with its famous Burma Star window. Pause
for a moments contemplation beside the historic Carp pond, mentioned
in the Doomsday Book, and the graves of our forbearers.
The village Corn Exchange displays selected souvenirs, while the Dairyman's
Daughter free house serves food all day, and into the evening.
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Arreton Old Village is free to enter and offers free parking.
The village regularly holds exhibitions, demonstrations, real ale
tasting, harvest festival, auctions and celebrations linked to village
life, so please consult our events page. We do our best to keep everyone
up to date, but please do subscribe here
for our regular newsletter
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