Jan 26 2012
Isle Of Wight Getaway -The Charms Of Ventnor
It’s only minutes away from the UK mainland and very easy to reach, however the Isle of Wight is a world apart. This diamond-shaped island has a magic all of its own and is among the UK’s sunniest and warmest locations. Measuring just 23 by 13 square miles, the Island can be found just off England’s South Coast. You will need no passport for the short sea crossing and after you’ve arrived on the Island things are all in easy reach.
Everyone from every age group will surely take pleasure in what the Isle of Wight can give – highest rated beaches, the unsoiled beauty of nature, a rich cultural heritage plus activities and adventures to match your inclinations. There is a rich diversity of plant and animal life in the isle that you can experience while you take exhilarating hikes along the sandy beaches, affluent farmlands and river valleys.
Every one of the 15 towns in the Isle of Wight offers an array of facilities and attractions for the visiting guest. One interesting and unique location you shouldn’t miss is the town of Ventnor which provides you a combination of the Victorian world with a Mediterranean feel. You can find Ventnor along a range of terraces built underneath St. Boniface Down.
Throughout the Victorian era the town of Ventnor was a well-known health resort. The population swelled from 800 to 5000 in about 30 years, owing to eminent medical practitioner Sir James Clarke, who in 1830 discovered the remarkable microclimate which he said was well suited for the treatment of pulmonary disorders. At a time when tuberculosis was rife, patients came from all over the country to the Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, constructed on the spot now occupied by Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Here you will find Mediterranean, alpine and therapeutic natural herbs, trees and shrubs on a 22-acre spread. There’s a state-of-the-art visitor hub to greet you while a passenger lift walks you to the gardens down below. The kids can frolic at the play park while you revel at the view of alluring exotic plants at the Temperate House.
The seafront has a surprisingly gentle climate because of sheltering cliffs and the town’s southerly aspect. The beaches in Ventnor are part sand, part fine shingle and are perfect for laying in the sun and swimming. The seafront’s eastern boardwalk ends up in Bonchurch, the Island’s best maintained Victorian community much loved by notable Victorian novelists. Part of Charles Dickens “David Copperfield” was drafted during his stop in Bonchurch.Captivating Victorian buildings continue to house much of the cafes, bistros, inns and tearooms in the area.
Find out more about Gothic View for a charming place to stay while in the Isle of Wight. You may also check into isle of wight bed and breakfast to get a more in-depth view of the elegance and enchantment this one-of-a-kind island vacation spot promises to offer.