Model Village Godshill Ticket Portal

FAQs / Help

Do I have to book a ticket before visiting?

We recommend that you book your ticket online before you come along, book on the day if you like.  Alternatively you can purchase tickets on the gate using contactless or cash.

How will I get my ticket?

Your e-ticket will be emailed to you. Bring it along on your phone or print off a copy.

How do I find you?

The Model Village is situated on the High Street in Godshill. This is the A3020 Newport to Shanklin road. We are the big white house on the corner of the High Street.

Where can I park?

Godshill has a free council run car park opposite the Griffin Pub.  If you do park in the Old Smithy Car Park, please ensure you check the locking up time on the gate and do make sure you pop in to their lovely shops too!  For Sat Nav the postcode is PO38 3HZ

What time do you open/close?

We open daily during the season from 10am.  For further info  check under the Opening Hours section.  

Can I bring my dog?

We love to see well behaved dogs and their owners.  We just ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and clear up if necessary.  Bins are provided around the garden.  Doggie water can be found by the Nammet Hut and near the exit from the garden.  As you know not everyone likes dogs, so we ask you to be respectful of other visitors.

Can we have a picnic in the garden?

Yes there are two picnic tables provided or feel free to bring a picnic blanket to sit on the grass by the boot, toadstool and teapot.  This is the only area suitable for picnics.

The Nammet Hut cafe has tables and chairs for customers to use.

Is it wheelchair friendly?

Absolutely.  The surfaces are hard surfaces or compacted material with no steep gradients. To help you plan your visit see our here.

What documentation is required for an essential companion ticket?

Guests who have any of the documentation listed below are offered one free Essential Companion ticket.  Without supporting documentation you will be required to pay full price admission.  You will be asked to show your documentation to a member of our team on arrival. 

·       Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance award letter (dated within the last 2 years)

·       Personal Independence Payment Letter (dated within the last 2 years)

·       A current and valid local authority ID card (eg Carer's Bus Pass)

·       Letter from GP or Consultant (dated within the last 2 years) confirming the need for a full-time Carer (this does not need to be a letter of diagnosis)

Unfortunately, we will not be able to issue Carer’s tickets without seeing one of the above documentation.  For more information regarding accessibility please see here 

Do you have a baby change facility?

Yes this is provided in the disabled loo, which is large enough for a wheelchair or pushchair.

Who owns it?

The Model Village is privately owned and has been in our family for over 50 years.

How long will it take to walk round?

It usually takes about 45 minutes. This will, of course, depend on how fast you walk and how much detail you take in.   A family with our free quiz sheet and trying to count all the tiny squirrels can take an hour and a half!   If you stay for a cup of tea or ice cream and then wander around again you could easily spend a couple of hours here.

Do you have toilets?

Yes, with disabled and baby change facilities.

Can children go into the Model Village alone?

A responsible adult must always accompany children (3 to 16 years). This is one rule that we never make exceptions to – we are sure you will understand why.

Can I take photographs?

As many as you like from the paths.  If you get a good one we’d love to see a copy.  Email it to hello@modelvillagegodshill.co.uk or send it to our Facebook page.

Group Bookings

We love having groups to visit and you do need to contact us to book.  If you have 20 or more in your group, then please visit our {GROUPS} page for further details.