Ventnor & St. Lawrence
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.59, -1.231 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 54 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Ventnor and St. Lawrence sit on the sheltered southern coast of the Isle of Wight, with steep, Victorian terraces dropping down to a compact seafront and quieter lanes climbing up onto the chalk downs. The area enjoys a famously mild microclimate, which has supported the celebrated Ventnor Botanic Garden and a mix of subtropical planting; the town’s Victorian heritage and former health‑resort atmosphere are still visible in its hotels, promenades and cliffside architecture.
Today the local economy leans on tourism and hospitality, alongside small independent shops and a steady community of residents and seasonal visitors. The patchwork of coastal paths, viewpoints and events such as arts festivals give the place a lively, slightly bohemian feel, while the nearby downs and shoreline make it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and people seeking a quieter seaside life.
Postcode districts covering Ventnor & St. Lawrence
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Portsmouth 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Gosport 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Waterlooville 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Fareham 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Havant 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Christchurch 25 miles40.2 km
- Ryde 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Newport 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 8.1 miles13.1 km
- New Milton 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Cowes 11.7 miles18.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ventnor Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Whitwell Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Niton and Whitwell Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Niton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Shanklin South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Godshill Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Shanklin Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Shanklin Central Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Chale Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Chale, Niton & Shorwell Ward 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Ventnor & St. Lawrence
PO38 1LG, PO38 1HP, PO38 1TY, PO38 1DA, PO38 1TX, PO38 1UH, PO38 1NH, PO38 1UL, PO38 9DF … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Bournemouth Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Lake Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels in Ventnor & St. Lawrence Ad
Schools in Ventnor & St. Lawrence
- St Catherine's School and College Special
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 1 mile1.7 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 6 miles9.7 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Northcourt Country house 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Osborne House Historic site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 15.2 miles24.5 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 15.5 miles24.9 km