Welcome to Niton

Niton is a small village located on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. It is situated on the edge of the St. Catherine's Down, which is a chalk ridge that runs along the southern coast of the island. Niton is known for its stunning views of the English Channel and the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. John the Baptist.

One of the main attractions of Niton is its proximity to the coast. The village is just a short walk from the beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is also home to a number of cafes and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the sea. Niton is also a great place to explore the surrounding countryside, with a number of walking and cycling trails that offer breathtaking views of the island.

Niton is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional island life. The village is home to a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office, a grocery store, and a number of pubs and restaurants. Niton is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including the Niton Show, which is a traditional agricultural show that takes place in August. Overall, Niton is a great place to visit for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and charm of the Isle of Wight.

Local Schools

School	Details
Niton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Mills	School Lane Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BP 01983730209 School Website
St Francis Catholic And Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Augustus	Newport Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1BQ 1983857449 School Website
Wroxall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Torrance	Castle Road Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3DP 01983852290 School Website
St Catherine's School And College Non-Maintained Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Thompson	Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT 1983852722 School Website
Godshill Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Snow	School Road Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3HJ 01983840246 School Website
The Island Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steph Boyd	Leeson Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1PR 01983857641 School Website
Chillerton And Rookley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Snow	Main Road Chillerton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3EP 01983721207 School Website
St Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Augustus	Albert Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7LY 01983862444 School Website
Gatten And Lake Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Day	Oaklyn Gardens Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7DG 01983869910 School Website
Brighstone Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Lennon	New Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BB 01983740285 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 5.64 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 6.66 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 7.28 Miles

Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 9.05 Miles

Smallbrook Junction Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ 10.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Timey's Taxis 01983 853871 The Nook/High St, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3BH 3.32 Miles
Charlies Taxis 01983 853697 24 Pier Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1ST 3.51 Miles
Randalls Taxis 01983 852269 32 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1RZ 3.52 Miles
Jem Taxis 07864 725555 Albert Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1EU 3.64 Miles
B And B Taxis 01983 855181 76 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1LU 3.65 Miles
Clare's Cabs 01983 866222 31 Windsor Drive, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7PB 4.93 Miles
Wight Cabs 01983 867474 56 Blythe Way, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7NL 4.96 Miles
Regent Special Occasion Carriages 01983 862984 30 Regent St, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AA 5.56 Miles
Alz Day Cab 01983 866060 Flat 9/Clarendon House/15 Clarendon Rd, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AG 5.56 Miles
A Cabs 01983 866772 2 Duncroft Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7JJ 5.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Niton Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Glen Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatfield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Well House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Niton Undercliffe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingates Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kemming Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackgang Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Whitwell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woody Bank Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southford Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chale Village Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
St Lawrence Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Seven Sisters Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chale Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Hayes & Partners 01983 730257	The Surgery Blackgang Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BN
South Wight Medical Practice 01983 740219	The Surgery Blackgang Road Niton Isle Of Wight PO38 2BN
Ventnor Medical Practice 01983 857288	Ventnor Medical Practice 3 Albert Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1EZ
Dr Hayes & Partners 01983 840625	The Surgery 2 Yarborough Close Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3HS
Grove House Surgery	102 Albert Street Ventnor PO38 1EU

Local Stores

Ventnor
1 Pier Street
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 1ST
01983 853047
Store Website
3.53 miles

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SPAR Somerset Road
33 - 35 Somerset Road
Ryde
PO33 1BU
01983 562779
Store Website
11.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Carisbrooke Vets
The Veterinary Surgery Pier Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BE 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 0.22 miles
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Rspca Isle Of Wight
Fao Sandra Laker Bohemia Corner Merstone Lane Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3NA 01983 840287 animalcentre@btinternet.com 4.47 miles


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Ghesvet General Practice
13 Orchardleigh Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7NP 07834 573999 olivierghesvet@gmail.com 5.44 miles
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Pet Doctors Lake
35 Sandown Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9JL 01983 408 004 lake@petdoctors.co.uk Website 6.69 miles
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The People'S Vet
Newport Nursery Watergte Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1XP 01983 653769 admin@tpvet.co.uk Website 7.06 miles
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The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HP 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 7.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Reeth Bay
Totally Dog Friendly Beach..Has A Small Beach Cafe. It's A Fisherman's Cove So If Not Overcrowded But Is A Lovely Spot For A Walk. Need To Park At The Top And Walk Down Past The Lighthouse. You Have To Cross A Few Boulders To Get To The Sandy Beach..But Well Worth The Balancing Act. Reeth Bay 0.72 miles

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Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 1.28 miles

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The Field Of Hope
The Field Of Hope In Newchurch Is A Lovely Walk. Park In The Free Car Park In School Close And The Field Of Hope Is Accessible Via The Bottom Corner Of The Car Park. There Is A Lovely Large Grassed Area Where Dogs Can Stretch Their Legs And Then There Are Miles Of Fields And Woodland To Explore Once You Pass The Grassed Area. After Your Walk There Is The Pointer Inn Pub Where You Can Get A Beautiful Lunch, The Pub Is Dog Friendly Indoors And Has A Large Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs. 8 Hope Mead Newchurch Sandown PO36 0NP 6.66 miles Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl

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Alverstone Mead
It's Best To Keep Dogs On Their Lead When Passing The Hide But Once Past It Is A Lovely Wooded Dog Friendly Area! Follow The Path That Runs Alongside The Hide Until You Meet The Main Road, Cross The Road And Then You Can Follow The Lovely Flat Cycle Path As Far As Newport If You Wish To. The River Runs All Along The Side Of The Path So Your Dogs Can Have A Swim And Cool Off As They Please. There Is A Lovely Cafe On The Path Called Pedallers Which Is Dog Friendly And Provides Free Dog Biscuit Treats And Water!Please Note: There Is No Vehicle Access For Dog Walkers Only Two Spaces For Bird Hide Users. Burnt House Ln Sandown Lancashire PO36 0HB 6.89 miles Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.

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Mottistone Meander: Climb To The Common
Visit A Mysterious Ancient Monument And Enjoy Fine Views Over The Mottistone Estate To The Sea. National Trust - Mottistone Gardens And Estate Mottistone Newport PO30 4ED 7.72 miles You Can Park Free Of Charge Next To Mottistone Gardens To Begin Your Walk. Alternatively You Can Park In Strawberry Lane Carpark Off Of Strawberry Lane Or At Jubilee Car Park, Bright Stone. By Following Strawberry Lane And Turning Off At Lynch Lane.

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Brook Bay
A Lovely Long Sandy Beach Which Is Dog Friendly All-Year Round. You Can Also Hunt For Fossils At Hanover Point 2 Military Rd Brighstone 8.63 miles

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