Ventnor
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.593, -1.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 54 77 |
| Population: | 5,976 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
The town of Ventnor sits on the sheltered south‑eastern coast of the Isle of Wight, built on steep terraces beneath the chalk escarpment of the Undercliff and under the shadow of St Boniface Down. Its south‑facing aspect and unusual shelter from northerly winds create a notably mild microclimate, which allows a range of subtropical plants to thrive along the shore and cliff gardens.
Victorian development made Ventnor a popular seaside and health resort, leaving a compact seafront of terraces and villas; today the local economy leans on tourism, independent cafés and guest accommodation, with cultural life bolstered by small festivals and arts events. The Ventnor Botanic Garden, coastal walks and a strong community focus on conservation and sensitive regeneration are prominent features, while coastal erosion and landslip management remain ongoing local concerns.
Postcode districts covering Ventnor
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.8 miles
- Portsmouth 16.8 miles
- Gosport 15.2 miles
- Waterlooville 21.2 miles
- Fareham 18 miles
- Havant 21.1 miles
- Ryde 9.3 miles
- Newport 8.5 miles
- Newport and Carisbrooke 8.1 miles
- New Milton 22.2 miles
- Cowes 11.6 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 20.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ventnor Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Ventnor & St. Lawrence Ward 0.3 miles
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 1.6 miles
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Whitwell Built-up area 2 miles
- Niton and Whitwell Parish 2.4 miles
- Shanklin South Ward 2.5 miles
- Niton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Godshill Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Shanklin Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Shanklin Central Ward 3.3 miles
- Apse Heath Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Ventnor
PO38 1QX, PO38 1XB, PO38 1RW, PO38 1ES, PO38 1EZ, PO38 1QJ, PO38 1BD, PO38 1AF, PO38 1PJ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 25.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30 miles
- Shanklin Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Lake Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in Ventnor Ad
Schools in Ventnor
- St Catherine's School and College Special
- St Francis Catholic and C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 0.8 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 5.7 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 6.4 miles
- Northcourt Country house 6.8 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.6 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 9.4 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 11.1 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 14.9 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 15.1 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 15.2 miles