Guidebook for beautiful Ventnor and the stunning Isle of Wight.
Food Scene
Tramezzini
14 High StLots of freshly caught fish dishes.
Great service.
Freshly made cakes and a great view of the Botanic Gardens.
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveFreshly made cakes and a great view of the Botanic Gardens.
The Royal Hotel
Belgrave RoadElegant surroundings, attentive service and excellent food!
The Buddle Inn
Saint Catherine's RoadVery old and quaint.
White Horse Inn
High StreetGreat breakfast 10-12.
Besty & Spinkys
Eastern EsplanadeAnother spot for breakfast on Ventnor sea front.
The Crab Shed
Stripped
2 High StHigh Street Bar Co.
48 High StSmoking Lobster
EsplanadeThe Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove RoadThe Rex in Ventnor
23 Church StStunning views!
Parks & Nature
Ventnor Beach
Closest sandy beach with coffee shops on hand.
St Lawrence
From simple walks to trekking across the Island, you can do it from the front door!
Saint Catherines Lighthouse
Sightseeing
You can see the light flash through the skies at night in St Lawrence. Now you know where the light has originated from.
15 locals recommend
St Catherine's Lighthouse
You can see the light flash through the skies at night in St Lawrence. Now you know where the light has originated from.
St Lawrence Old Church
12th century and still as peaceful as ever.
English Heritage:
‘The quintessential romantic castle, Carisbrooke has been an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence. Here you can meet the loveable donkeys and see them work, visit a fascinating museum and see the Castle’s Edwardian style garden. Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls and place yourself at the very heart of the Isle of Wight’s History.’
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillEnglish Heritage:
‘The quintessential romantic castle, Carisbrooke has been an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence. Here you can meet the loveable donkeys and see them work, visit a fascinating museum and see the Castle’s Edwardian style garden. Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls and place yourself at the very heart of the Isle of Wight’s History.’
Osbourne House
Yarmouth Pier
Shopping
High Street
High StreetLots of quirky independent shops.
Shanklin Old Village
A3055Godshill
Thatched cottages and gift shops...lots of tea rooms!
Everything Else
Godshill
For touristy gift ideas and lots of coffee shops filled with cakes.
Lots of thatched buildings and pubs.
Shanklin Chine full of historic interest.
14 locals recommend
Shanklin Old Village
A3055Lots of thatched buildings and pubs.
Shanklin Chine full of historic interest.
Arts & Culture
Ventnor Heritage Museum
11 Spring HillMuseum and Archive.
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Queen Victoria’s holiday home.
Stunning.
Ventnor Butchers
23 High StSt Lawrence Old Church
12th Century! Tiny inside.