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Fort Victoria Country Park

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Built on the north shore of the Isle of Wight to guard the Solent the remains of Fort Victoria now house a Marine Aquarium, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition, a Planetarium and a Model Railway. The surrounding Country Park offers Seashore and Woodland walks and the site is one of the best vantage points for watching the Solents boats and shipping. The Forts attractions together with the availability of a Countryside Ranger to give guided walks of the seashore and woodland make Fort Victoria an excellent interesting and educational visit for school groups and any visitor to the Isle of Wight who wants to combine leisure with education.

	The Marine Aquarium Concentrates mainly on marine life found around the Isle of Wight, inhabitants range from Sponges and Sea Anemones to spectacular Cuttlefish and the dogfish rays and conger eels inhabiting our walkover pool. A separate section contains some of the spectacularly beautiful inhabitants of tropical reefs.
	In the Underwater Archaeologyyou can see the work of Marine Archaeologists around the Isle of Wight. Learn about historic Shipwrecks and submerged settlements.
	In the Planetarium Learn about our place in the universe, space exploration and scientific adventure.
	The Model Railway Part computer part digital controlled.Under new management & being totally refurbished. Most of the layout is continental in style - with a new English layout for 2008.

	Explore the Seashore & Woodland, the ranger can be booked to give guided tours for groups.

Fort Victoria
Near Yarmouth
Isle of Wight Po41 ORR
EnglandContact numbers:

Aquarium - Ph. (01983) 760283 Email

Seabed Archaeology 023 8059 3290 FAX: 023 8059 3052 E-mail: info@hwtma.org.uk

Planetarium - Ph. (01983) 761555 Email paule@astrofvp.demon.co.uk
Ranger Service - Ph. (01983) 823893

To learn more about the Isle of Wight See the Isle of Wight Tourism Website or Netguides - Isle of Wight Guide.

Places to stay - try

Fort Victoria Cottages (Overlooking Fort Victoria!)

The Orchards Holiday Park

Southland Camping and Touring Park,

Isle Of Wight Self Catering Bungalows