Dimbola Lodge was the home
of pioneering Victorian female photographer, Julia
Margaret Cameron. Dimbola Lodge served as both her
home and, more importantly, her studio. It was here
that the greatest of the Cameron photographs were
made.
From Dimbola Lodge Cameron welcomed - and photographed
- the cream of Victorian society. Tennyson, Darwin,
Watts and Thackeray lived locally, and guests often
included Lewis Carroll, Robert Browning, Holman Hunt,
Palgrave, Edward Lear and the actress Ellen Terry.
Dimbola is now owned and managed by The Julia Margaret
Cameron Trust and has a permanent exhibition of her
work.
Dimbola Lodge is also home to a permanent display
celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Pop Festival, as
well as showcasing exhibitions from both local, national
and international photographers throughout the year.
Dimbola Lodge
Terrace Lane
Freshwater Bay
IOW
PO40 9QE
