Almost two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens for a scale models of Shanklin and Godshill villages as they were in the 1920's. A huge collection of conifers and trees have created a large collection of niwaki and cloud pruned specimens. Over the years there are around 3,000 trees and shrubs to create a beautiful display. There is a range of trees from Japanese origin individually sculpt for visitors to contemplate.
This beautiful Model Village nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage. Set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens this is a real retro find - a quintessentially English visitor attraction. You will find scale models of Shanklin and Godshill villages as they were in the 1920's. Our cottages, pubs and churches are faithfully reproduced versions of the real buildings in 1/10th scale. Our garden railway is a must see - a snapshot of the Island Line of yesteryear!