Welcome to Ventnor

Ventnor is a charming seaside town located on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. It is known for its stunning Victorian architecture, beautiful beaches, and picturesque gardens. The town is nestled between the rolling hills of the Isle of Wight and the English Channel, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Ventnor is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a relaxing holiday by the sea.

One of the main attractions in Ventnor is its stunning beach. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is also home to a number of cafes and restaurants, making it the perfect place to grab a bite to eat while enjoying the sea views. Ventnor's beach is also a great place to explore the local wildlife, with a variety of marine life and seabirds calling the area home.

Ventnor is also home to a number of beautiful gardens, including the Ventnor Botanic Garden and the Ventnor Park. The Ventnor Botanic Garden is a unique attraction, featuring a range of exotic plants and trees from around the world. The garden is set on a steep hillside, providing visitors with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The Ventnor Park is a more traditional English garden, featuring a range of flowers, shrubs, and trees. The park is a popular spot for picnics and is a great place to relax and unwind.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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 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
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
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
Broadlea Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Freeley	Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9PE 01983402403 School Website
The Bay Church Of England Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Mills	Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BA 01983403284 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 2.94 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 3.97 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 4.72 Miles

Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 6.54 Miles

Smallbrook Junction Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ 8.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlies Taxis 01983 853697 24 Pier Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1ST 0.04 Miles
Randalls Taxis 01983 852269 32 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1RZ 0.08 Miles
Jem Taxis 07864 725555 Albert Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1EU 0.08 Miles
B And B Taxis 01983 855181 76 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1LU 0.10 Miles
Timey's Taxis 01983 853871 The Nook/High St, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3BH 1.66 Miles
Clare's Cabs 01983 866222 31 Windsor Drive, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7PB 2.41 Miles
Wight Cabs 01983 867474 56 Blythe Way, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7NL 2.47 Miles
Regent Special Occasion Carriages 01983 862984 30 Regent St, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AA 2.74 Miles
Alz Day Cab 01983 866060 Flat 9/Clarendon House/15 Clarendon Rd, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AG 2.74 Miles
A Cabs 01983 866772 2 Duncroft Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7JJ 3.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ventnor Delivery Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Esplanade East Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dudley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Catherines Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mitchell Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Esplanade West Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellevue Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belgrave Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Boniface Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Madeira Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ocean View Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeson Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowther Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ventnor Medical Practice 01983 857288	Ventnor Medical Practice 3 Albert Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1EZ
Grove House Surgery	102 Albert Street Ventnor PO38 1EU
Shanklin Medical Centre	1 Carter Road Shanklin PO37 7HR
The Bay Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Carter Road Shanklin PO37 7HR
The Bay Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Carter Road Shanklin PO37 7HR

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ghesvet General Practice
13 Orchardleigh Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7NP 07834 573999 olivierghesvet@gmail.com 2.60 miles
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The Carisbrooke Vets
The Veterinary Surgery Pier Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BE 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 3.66 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 4.10 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 4.58 miles


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The Carisbrooke Vets
The Carisbrooke Vets College House College Close Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8EB 01983 217555 admin@iowvet.com Website 5.20 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 7.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 2.66 miles

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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 3.72 miles

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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 4.84 miles Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.

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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 5.28 miles Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl

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Bembridge Fort And Downs
A Short, Easy And Fairly Flat Walk Along The Top Of The Downs, Starting At Bembridge Fort. Lancashire PO36 8QY 6.53 miles Bembridge Fort Is On Culver Down Road, Which Leaves The B3395 Sandown/Brading To Bembridge Road To The East, Close To Yaverland. The Fort Is At The Top Of The Hill. Use The Free National Trust Car Park In The Field On The Right Just After Bembridge Fort.

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Culver Downs
You Drive To The Top Where There Are A Number Of Car Parks...You Can View The Old Military Fort (Not Open To The Public) And Take In The Vistas Around. Can See The Mainland Clearly..St Helen's. Bembridge And Sandown..Beautiful View Point On A Fairly Flat Walk Culver Down 6.55 miles

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