It was sold on
twice, the second time to Lord Culpeper (Thomas II), Governor
of the Isle of Wight, who left it to his daughter, Lady Katherine,
who married Lord Fairfax. It stayed in that family for 230
years.
Queen Mary often visited, as did Queen Victoria who is reputed
to have planted a conifer on the south lawn.
In the more recent past Arreton Manor has been open to the
public and had a museum of toys and domestic bygones.
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