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About Ventnor

The delightful resort of Ventnor, lies, almost crescent shaped, beneath the highest point on the island, the towering 780ft St.Boniface Down. It is reached via a road with a series of 'switchback' bends and as you drive down the Victorian influence
becomes quickly obvious from the number of Victorian villas with sweeping verandhas, perched on ledges as if clinging to the hillside for protection.

Ventnor, has a lovely golden sandy beach. It is sheltered all round by overhanging cliffs and is ideal for bathers and sun worshippers alike. Ventnor is often called the Madeira of England and the reason for this is the 6 mile undercliff, an overhanging ledge formed by landslides, beneath which palms and tropical plants grow in great profusion. The whole effect is quite delightful and very continental, hence Madeira.

The beautiful Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit. The gardens are very peaceful and here you can experience the wonderful world of rare plants, shrubs and flowers. You should also visit the local Museum of Smuggling. Smuggling was once a common occupation on the island and the only way that some families had of 'earning' a living. Anbother attraction is at the western end of the Undercliff - St. Catherine's Point has a Lighthouse. With boating, paddling pools, summer shows, disco's and amusement arcades, Ventnor provides plenty of seaside amusements to keep the family, including children, happy.

There is little doubt that this place was much loved by the Victorians, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had a home on the Island and the influence of this era is everywhere. The pier, parks and gardens all carry the unmistakable hallmark of the Victorian age.

To the west of Ventnor is the secluded beach of Steephill which can only be reached on foot. It is a walk of around a mile, but once there the walker is rewarded by the sight of an exquisite beach surrounded by cliffs and quaint cottages.

There are lots of places to visit on the Island and you should not return home without taking a look at Osbourne House, the royal home built by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The state apartments are open to the public, they are almost exactly as the Queen left them when she died there in 1901. Another place with royal connections is Norris Castle where the Queen stayed as a child.

This is an Island that offers much - the coastline is a sublime mix of soft golden beaches, bays and coves, towering cliffs, a sometimes turbulent sea battering against the Needles, and sometimes the sea is calm and full of yatches (especially during Cowes Week) all jostling forward towards the winning line.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Ventnor

Appuldurcombe House	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Model Village	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
St. Catherine's Lighthouse	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Blackgang Chine Theme Park	(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Rookley Country Park	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Isle of Wight Zoo	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Brading Roman Villa	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Robin Hill Country Park	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Carisbrooke Castle & Museum	(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Flamingo Park	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Quarr Abbey	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Appley Park	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Osborne House	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Southsea Castle	(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
D-Day Museum	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Ventnor

Shanklin, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE)
This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay.
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Godshill, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW)
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Shorwell, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NW)
The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs.
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St Helens, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
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Bembridge, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)
The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NW)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.4 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
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Ryde, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Calbourne, in the county of Isle of Wight (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW)
Calbourne is a lovely old place that has long been a natural haunt of artists from all over England who are drawn by the unspoiled and picturesque beauty spot.
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Newtown, in the county of Isle of Wight (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)
The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)
History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the...
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Nearby travel help

Shanklin Station	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction N)
Lake Station	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE)
Rudmore Roundabout	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
M27 Junction 12	(17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)
Southampton Airport	(25.4 miles, 40.8 km, direction N)
Bournemouth Airport	(30.3 miles, 48.7 km, direction NW)
Ventnor to London	(78.7 miles, 126.6 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Ventnor

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Ventnor center
The Windsor Carlton Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Hambrough	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Wellington Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Best Western Ventnor Towers Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
The Grange	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)
Melbourne-Ardenlea Hotel	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NE)
Clifton Hotel	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)
Marlborough Hotel	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)
The Snowdon Hotel (100% Non-Smoking)	(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NE)
Sherwood Court Hotel	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)
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