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Ventnor Heritage Centre

Heritage / Visitor Centre

Ventnor and District Local History Society
11 Spring Hill
VENTNOR
Isle of Wight
PO38 1PE

Tel: 01983 855407

Outside view of Ventnor Heritage Centre, museum, history, Isle of Wight

Guide Prices

Admission to the Society's Heritage Centre is free to all. Donations by cash or card to support the Society's work are always welcome.

About

Established in 1980, Ventnor and District Local History Society records and preserves the history of the Undercliff and surrounding villages.

The Society's Heritage Centre, conveniently situated in the centre of Ventnor at 11 Spring Hill PO38 1PE, was purchased in 1987. The Centre houses permanent and special exhibitions and has separate areas for research and storage of the Society's extensive collection of photographs, documents and artefacts.

Admission is free but donations to support the Society's work are welcome. The Society undertakes research into the history of the area and holds popular monthly meetings.

Local history books and pamphlets published by the Society and others are on sale at the Heritage Centre and can be ordered on line at www.ventnorheritage.org.uk/shop for delivery by post.

Please visit our web site www.ventnorheritage.org.uk to learn more about our work and make sure your stay on the Island includes a visit to our Heritage Centre.

The Society welcomes new members; please visit our web site www.ventnorheritage.org.uk/membership/ for details and to join.

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Facilities

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Beach / Coast within walking distance

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - Public pay & display car park nearby.

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

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.

Central car park 150yds.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

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Opening Times

Open (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)

* Opening days:
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
- Fridays all day.
* Please click on the 'Visit Website' button above to check opening details before arriving and for special openings at other times.

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