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Shopping

There are many shops on the Island selling everything from handcrafted jewellery and sculptured glass ornaments, to stunning photographs, prints and modern art. The beautiful and varied scenery of the Isle of Wight has long been an inspiration to artists and craft makers alike.

For that extra special gift, why not visit one of the Island's many antique book-sellers and shops - you never know, you may even end up with a first edition or family heirloom. In addition, Newport is awash with the larger retail outlets while the Island's other towns and villages all offer an individual 'Island' shopping experience.

Here is just a sample of the quality galleries, studios and craft outlets for you to visit and enjoy. Alternatively you could shop the easy way by choosing a gift from their online selections.

Available light photography - Ryde

As well as traditional sized photographs of the Island, they also specialise in panoramic photos, some with a full 360-degree view. An extensive online store photos with many sizes offered, with the option of buying a photograph framed.

Telephone: 07734 444800
Website: availablelightphotography.co.uk

Oasis - Brading

Situated on the Isle Of Wight just off the main road at Carpenters Road, Brading. With over 12,000 sq feet of unusual and dramatic products ranging from Hand carved Teak Furniture directly imported from the Indonesian island of Bali. Home ware gifts including candles, glassware, giftware, flowers and table ornaments.

Telephone: 01983 613760
Website: oasis-iow.com

Isle of Wight Pearl - Brighstone

The Isle of Wight Pearl complex offers a unique insight into the creation and production of the largest collection of Pearl jewellery on the Island. Wander through our world of Pearl; examine our staggering choice of beautiful jewellery. We offer a wide range of Gold and Silver to compliment our Pearls, as well as a stunning range of semi-precious jewellery too.

Telephone: 01983 740352
Website: isle-of-wight-pearl.com

Isle of Wight Glass - Ventnor

Handmade decorative and functional studio glass for Christmas, birthday and special occassion gift ideas. Many collections utilise 22ct gold and sterling silver leaf to create quality individual items. All visitors are welcome to browse our on-line retail shop for all special occassions and presents. We supply many types of perfume bottles, vases, paperweights and bowls.

Telephone: 01983 853526
Website: isleofwightstudioglass.co.uk

Chessell Pottery - Calbourne

Decorate your own colourful hand made pottery at our working pottery on the Isle of Wight. People of all ages visit the Pottery Cafe to make gifts and mementoes, browse the pottery gifts or just meet friends for a good coffee. Shop and online store selling mugs, candles, ceramic lanterns and other pottery related products.

Telephone: 01983 531248
Website: chessellpotterybarns.co.uk

Dimbola Lodge Museum - Freshwater Bay

Museum with a small store selling prints and other items related to Julia Margaret Cameron and the history of photography.

Telephone: 01983 756814
Website: dimbola.co.uk

Diamond Isle Sculptured Glass - Arreton

Diamond Isle Sculptured Glass is located in the heart of the Isle of Wight at the Arreton Barns Craft Village. The glass studio features a large viewing area and gallery, displaying the work of glass sculptor Paul Critchley, BA, MA. Sellings sculptures of figurines, animals, sea life, fossils, birds and lamps.

Telephone: 01983 523618
Website: sculptured-glass.co.uk

Wight Light Gallery - Ventnor

Selling professional photographs of the Isle of Wight, including the round the island race, the needles and yachts.

Telephone: 01983 857097
Website: wightlightgallery.co.uk

Kendall’s Fine Art - Cowes

Gallery selling paintings of scenes from around the Island, including marine paintings.

Telephone: 01983 281414
Website: kendallsfineart.co.uk

Island Fine Arts - Bembridge

Founded in 1997 and based in the charming seaside village of Bembridge. The gallery is split in to four rooms and deals in paintings by 20th and 21st Century modern British painters.

Telephone: 01983 875133
Website: islandfinearts.com

Markets

Ryde - Wednesdays at St John's car park, all year round
Ventnor - Fridays at central car park, April to December
Newport - Tuesdays on Sea street & Saturdays at Scarrots lane, all year round
Newport - Covered on Monday to Saturday, Lugley street, all year round
Sandown - Monday on Fort street during summer, Sunday lower high street March to December
Yarmouth - Wednesday at the square during summer only
Freshwater - Fridays at avenue road, all year round