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Things to see in Ventnor (United Kingdom): 55 places and when to go
Ventnor is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Nature (25), Wildlife (16), History (11). The best known are Carisbrooke Castle, Blackgang Chine and Amazon World Zoo Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.6044, -1.2669
- Places
- 55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (25) · Wildlife (16) · History (11) · Mountains (7) · With kids (5) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 97 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ventnor
The places in and around Ventnor, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Carisbrooke CastleMotte and bailey castle and museum on the Isle of Wight, England, UK9.8 km
- Blackgang ChineAmusement park3.7 km
- Amazon World Zoo ParkZoo in the United Kingdom6.6 km
- St Catherine's LighthouseLighthouse on the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, UK3.9 km
- Appuldurcombe HouseGrade I listed English country house on the Isle of Wight, England, UK2.7 km
- Cowes CastleCastle in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK18 km
- Dinosaur IsleDinosaur museum on the Isle of Wight11 km
- Culver DownDownland on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK12 km
- Arreton DownSite of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK8.9 km
- Church of St John the Baptist, NorthwoodChurch on the Isle of Wight, England, UK15 km
- Orchard BayBay on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK3.2 km
- St Catherine's OratoryMedieval lighthouse on the Isle of Wight, England, UK2.9 km
- Wildheart Animal SanctuaryZoo on the Isle of Wight, UK11 km
- Woody Bay, Isle of WightBay on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK2.9 km
- Bembridge DownHill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK13 km
- Binnel BayBay on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, England, UK3.2 km
- Brading Roman VillaRoman rural estate at Brading, United Kingdom11 km
- Brighstone DownHill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK11 km
- Horseshoe Bay, Bonchurch, Isle of WightBay near Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, England, UK5.8 km
- Newport Roman VillaRoman villa on the Isle of Wight, England, UK10 km
- Reeth BayBay on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, England, UK3.5 km
- Brading Marshes RSPB reserveRSPB nature reserve on the Isle of Wight13 km
- St Olave's Church, GatcombeChurch on the Isle of Wight, England, UK7.1 km
- Alverstone MeadUK nature reserve8.9 km
And the other 31, by what you come to do:
- History: Bembridge Fort, Wolverton Manor, Brading Railway Station Signal Box, Hoy's Monument
- Nature: Chillerton Down, Eaglehead and Bloodstone Copses, Garstons Down, St Boniface Down, Stenbury Down, Dodnor Creek Local Nature Reserve, Haddon's Pits (NT), HIWWT Knighton Down, HIWWT Sandown Meadows, Nansen Hill, Naturezones, Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve, Steephill Cove, Ventnor Downs
- Hiking: Isle of Wight Coastal Path, European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative, Bembridge Trail
- Temples: Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch, St Lawrence's Church, St Lawrence, Church of St Mary and St Radegund, Whitwell
- Museums and art: National Poo Museum
- Food and drink: Adgestone Vineyard, Goddards Brewery
- With kids: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, The Falconry Experience
- Stargazing: VAS Observatory
- Beaches: Ventnor beach
When to go to Ventnor
The best time to visit Ventnor is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In June, 54 of the 55 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ventnor
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alum Bay24 places22 km
- Portsmouth99 places25 km
- Southampton116 places34 km
- Chichester50 places43 km
- Bournemouth104 places47 km
- Alton38 places63 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ventnor?
The best known: Carisbrooke Castle, Blackgang Chine, Amazon World Zoo Park, St Catherine's Lighthouse, Appuldurcombe House. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ventnor?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Ventnor?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 97 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ventnor as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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