Guidebook for Ventnor
Sightseeing
Unchanged by time village. Famous for its past literary residents, Dickens, Swinburne and Shaw, it also has the well known landslip walk starting in the village.
9 locals recommend
Bonchurch
Unchanged by time village. Famous for its past literary residents, Dickens, Swinburne and Shaw, it also has the well known landslip walk starting in the village.
Protected by the chalk downs of the Ventnor Undercliff, garden boasts an impressive collection of rare, subtropical and exotic plants.
http://www.botanic.co.uk/
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveProtected by the chalk downs of the Ventnor Undercliff, garden boasts an impressive collection of rare, subtropical and exotic plants.
http://www.botanic.co.uk/
The south-facing seafront is sheltered by cliffs and boasts a lovely sand and shingle beach with pubs, cafes, amusements, paddling pool and car park.
33 locals recommend
Ventnor Beach
The south-facing seafront is sheltered by cliffs and boasts a lovely sand and shingle beach with pubs, cafes, amusements, paddling pool and car park.
St Boniface Down
Really enjoyable walk and amazing views.
Lovely way to spend some time in Shanklin walking down to the bottom of the Chine. Interesting museum and gift shop down at the bottom of the Chine together with a very good teashop for afternoon tea.
54 locals recommend
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveLovely way to spend some time in Shanklin walking down to the bottom of the Chine. Interesting museum and gift shop down at the bottom of the Chine together with a very good teashop for afternoon tea.
If your passing Bembridge I recommend a visit to the windmill which is a National Trust property. Parking is very limited at the beginning of a lane leading to the windmill.
National Trust - Bembridge Windmill
High StreetIf your passing Bembridge I recommend a visit to the windmill which is a National Trust property. Parking is very limited at the beginning of a lane leading to the windmill.
Everything Else
Ventnor Tennis Club
5 min walk from the apartment.
The oldest club on the Isle of Wight. The course is in very pleasant downland and clif-top setting with amazing views.
Ventnor Golf Club
Steephill Down RoadThe oldest club on the Isle of Wight. The course is in very pleasant downland and clif-top setting with amazing views.
" We have surf board hire, paddle board hire and you can also hire kayaks, both single and double. We run our popular family kayak sessions too. "
PO36 8QB
" We have surf board hire, paddle board hire and you can also hire kayaks, both single and double. We run our popular family kayak sessions too. "
Entertainment & Activities
The park is eccentric and magical. There are different themed lands with quirky characters and plenty to suit boys and girls. There are adventure play areas, super slides, rides, haunted house, etc.
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
The park is eccentric and magical. There are different themed lands with quirky characters and plenty to suit boys and girls. There are adventure play areas, super slides, rides, haunted house, etc.
Lots of lovely rescued donkey`s, nice place to wander round, shop with cuddly toys etc. Coffee shop with snacks.
No entry fee!
38 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Lots of lovely rescued donkey`s, nice place to wander round, shop with cuddly toys etc. Coffee shop with snacks.
No entry fee!
Absolutely wonderful model village with great attention to detail and some comedy thrown in. The mini trees are reason to visit alone and add such authenticity to the model scenes.
22 locals recommend
Model Village Godshill
High StreetAbsolutely wonderful model village with great attention to detail and some comedy thrown in. The mini trees are reason to visit alone and add such authenticity to the model scenes.
PO37 6BG
Esplanade,,,
Not too big, not too small but with a vast amount of interesting and very well displayed fossils and moving dinosaurs to keep everyone happy for at least an hour.
35 locals recommend
Dinosaur Isle
Culver ParadeNot too big, not too small but with a vast amount of interesting and very well displayed fossils and moving dinosaurs to keep everyone happy for at least an hour.
Small but lions, tigers and monkeys do the trick. They have a game for kids involving finding stamps.
54 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadSmall but lions, tigers and monkeys do the trick. They have a game for kids involving finding stamps.
PO38 3HJ
www.treasure-island.com
Food Scene
Pub with wooden ceiling beams, snacks and Italian food plus courtyard seating.
25 locals recommend
Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch ShutePub with wooden ceiling beams, snacks and Italian food plus courtyard seating.