Ventnor Botanic Garden
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Overview
Due to the unique microclimate of the 'Undercliff', plants that can only survive in a Mediterranean climate thrive on the Isle of Wight. Built on the site of a Victorian hospital for TB sufferers, the garden was founded in 1970 by Sir Harold Hillier, and opened in 1972 by Earl Mountbatten. The garden has plants from Australasia, Africa, America, the Mediterranean, and the Far East, and is a great day out for anyone remotely interested in exotic flora.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-dusk
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.
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St Maur
St Maur is a Victorian villa, pleasantly and quietly located in an elevated position overlooking the bay. The well-equipped bedrooms are traditionally decorated, while public areas incl...
The Royal Hotel
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The Hambrough
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Ventnor Holiday Apartments
Ventnor Holiday Villas and Apartments are perched on a south facing hillside overlooking Wheelers Bay. A tranquil location, there are panoramic sea views from the spacious villas and ap...
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