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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Charitable animal sanctuary in a serene valley, providing interactive experiences with well-cared-for donkeys and Shetland ponies amid tranquil surroundings.
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Amusement & Theme Parks
Outdoor park featuring a dynamic dinosaur section with animatronics, cowboy town, water slides, and an array of rides amidst themed areas. Includes interactive exhibits for various ages.
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Beaches
Coastal walk with scenic views and benches, featuring serene coves, rock pooling, paddle boarding, and beachside cafes set amidst botanical gardens and lush greenery.
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Beaches
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Pristine beach with a blend of sand and pebbles, ideal for family outings with a children's paddling area, nearby cafes, and shops for a pleasant day by the seafront.
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Gardens
Botanical gardens featuring a diverse array of mature plants and scenic coastal paths. Enjoy a pleasant stroll, children's play area, and a veranda coffee shop.
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Parks
Serenene park with well-tended gardens, wildlife, and a stream. Features a coastal path, outdoor gym, and putting green. Hosts annual events and live music at the bandstand.
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  • 123colin
    Stoke-on-Trent, UK235 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Little Donkey, Little Donkey, now you're safe from harm
    What a wonderful place all the beautiful Donkeys all safe and cared for away from their traumatic experiences,All the staff are extremely hard working ,caring just what these lovely animals deserve, walking through the paddocks and all have their own characteristics truly wonderful and a real credit to all the staff. There's opportunity to adopt a Donkey if you choose ,or just make a donation, excellent café with very good choice of food at reasonable prices. A wonderful experience
    Review of: The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • Naomi
    Newbury, UK1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant family day out… cafe a disappointment
    We absolutely loved our visits to Blackgang this week. A perfect mix of nostalgia for me (I grew up on the IOW in the 80’s) and brilliant fun for my children. So much to keep them amused, they just loved running from area to area. We all thought the water slide was brilliant but equally the simpler things like the beach, pirate ships and snakes and ladders were big hits. It poured the first time we visited but we still had great fun. Returned a few days later to do a couple of things that were closed in the rain.
    Only disappointment was the cafe (no excuse for decorating that depressing, even if the view is great), beige food and coffee that could… should.. be far better. It wouldn’t put us off but should be a focus area for improvement. The little shack pumping out the smell of churros but only selling a sad, bagged selection of baked goods was no better. Catering is the one area that nostalgia to my childhood is not necessary!
    All in all a great hit, we’ll be back but will have a coffee before we arrive!
    Staff were all friendly and helpful.
    Review of: Blackgang Chine
    Written 23 October 2024
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  • rita c
    Southampton, UK61 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Cove has seen some very rough weather
    The beach has nearly disappeared ! The Cove is full of large boulders and there are quite a few tree stumps that have been washed up,I think it will take a lot of refurbishment to reopen for another season.
    The derelict house is being tastefully renovated.
    Review of: Steephill Cove Beach
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • Lucy
    London, UK33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Favourite beach in the UK
    I have been visiting Ventnor beach since I was very little and every time I go back, I love it just as much.

    The views from the hills above are just stunning, especially when you get a good sunset. The beach itself is a real sun trap, and has the perfect mix of sand and shingle. It’s also a great place to look for sea glass with plenty being washed up.

    Truly the perfect beach for a solo, couples or family trip — forever my favourite beach in the UK.
    Review of: Ventnor Beach
    Written 18 September 2024
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  • Magda
    Oldenzaal, The Netherlands119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Recommended
    Charming little old church on the side of a steeper road. Small but really lovely to visit even though it will not take long to see it all. Recommended
    Review of: St Boniface Old Church
    Written 20 March 2024
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  • Lord T F
    30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit
    Beautiful array of flowers, plants, trees. Worth a trip.
    Cafe wasn't the best selection, and rather overpriced.
    Could be improved with a guided route.
    Review of: Ventnor Botanic Garden
    Written 15 November 2024
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  • AJMacD
    London, UK446 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well maintained
    The park is beautifully maintained. We spent a pleasant hour wandering around. The water features are particularly attractive but there are paths up to higher ground with views over the sea.
    Review of: Ventnor Park
    Written 19 October 2023
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  • Mary F
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular micrclimate
    If you are fit enough to climb up and down the steep stairs at the Devil's Chimney, you will be richly rewarded. The landslip area is jungly old growth forest unlike anywhere else on the Island.
    Review of: Bonchurch Landslip
    Written 4 August 2022
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  • wingate
    London, UK2,723 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Probably the best of the local museums on the island
    There is a exceptional display that covers every aspect of life in Ventnor.I would liked to have stayed longer than an hour but had to go as my parking expired.
    Review of: Ventnor Heritage Museum
    Written 7 June 2024
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  • Mark S
    38 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pretty little church
    We visited this church while we were looking for some graves of family members. It's a pretty little church with amazing history. A lovely find and located in a beautiful part of the Isle of Wight
    Review of: St Lawrence Old Church
    Written 22 September 2022
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  • HazzaNorfolk
    Upwell, UK143 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great little shop
    A great museum with a fabulous gift shop. If you’re after some locally found fossils then this is the place, especially fossilised lobsters. Reasonable prices too. Lots of stuff in the shop to browse.
    Review of: Longshoreman's Museum
    Written 20 September 2023
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  • Branko V
    Stevenage, UK1,137 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    St Lawrence Parish Church (Ventnor)
    The Parish Church of St. Lawrence was built in 1876, it has plenty of nice stained glass windows. This replaced the tiny ‘Old Church, which is a few hundred meters away.
    Review of: St Lawrence Parish Church
    Written 11 August 2022
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  • fromKenttoabroad
    Kent287 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On the daily run to Bonchurch,check this out
    I don't run but my other half does. As she runs to Bonchurch I walk and can tick off the solar system, photographed in past years. Good fun for the kids.
    Review of: Stokey Solar System Walk
    Written 21 July 2021
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  • Steven P
    51 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A meeting place
    This is located part way along the esplanade. Small monument which would be good as a meeting place.
    Review of: Ventnor Clock Tower
    Written 9 August 2021
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  • Steven P
    51 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good as a meeting place
    Located part way along the sea front this small monument would be great as a meeting place for families. I would not be drinking from this.
    Review of: Ventnor Drinking Fountain
    Written 9 August 2021
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