English Heritage sites near Ventnor Parish
APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE
2 miles from Ventnor Parish
The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight and still an important example of English baroque Architecture stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds.
ST CATHERINE'S ORATORY
4 miles from Ventnor Parish
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.
CARISBROOKE CASTLE
8 miles from Ventnor Parish
Explore the castle at the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. Home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.
OSBORNE
11 miles from Ventnor Parish
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne House and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.
ROYAL GARRISON CHURCH, PORTSMOUTH
14 miles from Ventnor Parish
Royal Garrison Church was built in about 1212 as part of a hospital complex. Although the nave was badly damaged in a 1941 firebomb raid on Portsmouth, the chancel remains roofed and furnished.
YARMOUTH CASTLE
15 miles from Ventnor Parish
Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.
Churches in Ventnor Parish
Holy Trinity
Trinity Road
Ventnor
(01983) 853729
http://www.ventnorchurches.org.uk
We are a friendly church following a liberal high Anglican tradition, with a strong emphasis on the music element. We have an active choir and an excellent social group who keep us well supplied with cakes! We also have a very active folk club which normally meets once a month on the third Friday. A new community venture, Trinity Repair Shop, has been started and will continue in the New Year (2022).
Old Church
Safeguarding: As a parish we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously, and have adopted the House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church' Policy. If you have any safeguarding concerns, then please contact our Safeguarding Representative, Mrs Jill Fothergill by email on: [email protected]
Should you prefer a male contact, then please phone or email Rev Nigel Porter on 01983 731922 or [email protected]
St Alban's
St Alban's Road, off Zig-Zag road
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
07775 628593
https://www.stalbansiw.org.uk/
St Alban's Church was re-built in 1923, a fine example of the Basilica design. It has superb acoustics and a good musical tradition. There are a number of fine pieces or artwork, including a window by Sir Ninian Comper. It was Sir John Betjeman's favourite Island Church.
St Boniface
St Boniface (Old Church)
St Catherine
St Lawrence
St Lawrence
Ventnor
01983 853338
St Lawrence Old Church dates from the 12th century and can be found in Seven Sisters Road. It is one of the smallest churches in regular use in England, seating a maximum of 40 people. It is situated near the cliff path (between Ventnor and Niton). An adjacent footpath leads down to St. Lawrence Parish Church (on Undercliff Drive) which is a short distance from the coastal footpath. Built in 1867 and designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, the Parish Church has a stunning collection of pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris and Ford Madox Brown, some of which were recovered from the Chapel of the National Chest Hospital when it closed in the 1960s.
For both churches, posters direct walkers to either church where they can make use of refreshment facilities provided.
Safeguarding: As a parish we take our safeguarding responsibility seriously, and have adopted the House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church' Policy. We would like to hear if you have any safeguarding concerns. Our Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Jill Fothergill, who can be contacted by email: [email protected]
Should you prefer a male contact, then please email or phone Rev Nigel Porter 01983 731922, [email protected]
Pubs in Ventnor Parish
Blenheim
9 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RY
(01983) 857532
theblenheimpub.co.uk
Bonchurch Inn
The Shute, Bonchurch, PO38 1NU
(01983) 852611
bonchurch-inn.co.uk
Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove Road, Ventnor, PO38 1TH
(01983) 852311
crabandlobstertapventnor.co.uk/
Cricketer's Rest
Steephill Road, Steephill, Ventnor, PO38 1UF
(01983) 857763
ventnor.play-cricket.com
Met
Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JR
(01983) 855441
met-italia.co.uk
Mill Bay Inn
Perks
46, High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LT
(01983) 857446
perksofventnor.uk
Rose Inn
Spyglass Inn
The Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JX
(01983) 855338
thespyglass.co.uk
St Boniface Arms
Ventnor Exchange
11 Church Street, Ventnor, PO38 1SW
(01983) 716767
ventnorexchange.co.uk/
Ventnor Royal British Legion Club
135 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LZ
(01983) 853905
theventnorlegion.co.uk
Volunteer
30 Victoria Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ES
(01983) 852537
perksofventnor.uk/index.php/the-voluntee...
