Tea Room

All welcome

Free entry

Dimbola Museum & Galleries is home to the refurbished Dimbola Tearoom, once the salon of Julia Margaret Cameron where she entertained her guests.

Come and enjoy delicious homemade cakes, cream teas and light lunches in our cosy tearoom or on our sunny terrace, overlooking the stunning views of Freshwater Bay.

Tearoom bookings can be taken for private parties with varied menus at a price to suit your requirements. We are licensed to sell alcohol. We have a great selection of wine, real Isle of Wight Ale, and much more.

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Full English Breakfast

Full breakfast menu served between 10am and 11.30am every day.

Vegetarian option available.

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a selection of homemade finger sandwiches, cakes and fresh scones.

£40 for two

For an extra treat, include a bottle of prosecco
£55 for two

Please book in advance

Sunday Roast

Available October to March. Vegetarian option available.

£14.95 per person
£20.00 with dessert


Please contact us to book.

Small Private Functions

Available for hire

Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday or a memorial, Dimbola can provide the ideal catered venue for up to 30 people (more if our outdoor terrace is also used).

With varied menus at a price to suit your requirements, menu options include quiche, sandwiches, a variety of sausage rolls, salad, coleslaw and cakes – or any choices you would like.

Our tea room is fully licensed.

We are very flexible and would be happy to have a chat to see how we can help. Our menu can be tailored to your needs.
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There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea.
Bernard-Paul Heroux

Event Hire

The Museum also offers corporate entertainment facilities, including a meeting room seating 16 people.

The maximum capacity for building is 100 people at any one time.
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