Ventnor

If you are looking for a scenic and historic destination on the Isle of Wight, you might want to consider visiting Bonchurch and Ventnor. Bonchurch is a charming village on the outskirts of Ventnor, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and the countryside. You can also explore the Landslip Viewpoint, a series of walks around an inactive landslide area that features the Devil's Chimney, a narrow and steep passage in the hillside. From there, you can follow the coastal path to the 11th century church of St Boniface, which stands near a small stream that flows to the seafront.

Ventnor is a town on the south-east side of the island, and one of the steepest in the UK. It is overlooked by St Boniface Down, the highest point on the island. The seafront has a harbour, a pebble beach and a famous waterfall that ends in a paddling pool shaped like the island. The town centre offers a variety of shops, from high street chains to local boutiques.

Further up from the town is the Undercliff, a stretch of land that was created by a landslip. This area is prone to landslides and some parts are inaccessible by vehicles. However, this also makes it an ideal place to discover a unique landscape and wildlife on foot.

One of the attractions of Ventnor and Bonchurch is their micro-climate, which allows exotic plants to grow in the Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Here you can see rare and beautiful species from around the world in different themed gardens.

Bonchurch and Ventnor are two places that will delight anyone who loves nature, history and culture. They are well worth a visit if you want to experience some of the best that the Isle of Wight has to offer.

Attractions:

Ventnor is rich with choice of attractions to suit everybody's taste, including: The IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Appuldurcombe House, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, St Catherine's Lighthouse & Blackgang Chine

Transport:

Ventnor is served by Southern Vectis Buses:

Route 3 to Newport/Sandown/Shanklin & Ryde

Route 6 to Niton/Blackgang/Chale & Newport

The Island Coaster to Blackgang & Yarmouth

Carnival Dates

Children's Carnival: TBC 2024

Main Carnival: TBC 2024

Illuminated Carnival: TBC 2024