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Ventnor Botanic Garden - Victoria's Island Trail

Undercliff Drive
St Lawrence
Isle of Wight
PO38 1UL

Tel: 01983 855397

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About

The former Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, founded in 1868 in the Victorian heyday of ‘taking the cure’ at the seaside is now Ventnor Botanic Garden and houses some very notable Victorian specimens.

The “Chusan Palm” Trachycarpus fortune are the oldest palms in the British Isles, collected in the 19th Century for Veitches Nursery. They were presented to Queen Victoria who said they should be planted in the grounds of the hospital and they remain in the same spot today.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Disabled Parking
Guide Dogs Permitted

Catering

Catering for groups
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Picnic area
Picnic Site
Restaurant
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children's Meals
Highchair(s) available
Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Dogs admitted on a lead
Gift shop
Groups welcome
Guided tours
Guided tours by arrangement
Licensed for alcohol
Meeting rooms
Open all year round
Open on bank holidays
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On site parking
Own car park (Fee Applies)
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Delta
Maestro
MasterCard
Solo
Visa

Provider Preferences

No smoking
Some no smoking areas

Specialist Features

Educational Groups
Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

Guided Tours Available for Groups

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, A3055 to Ventnor.

Public Transport Directions

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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Opening Times

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