Ventnor Park is a park for the people – an award-winning beauty spot, much loved by locals and tourists. It’s tucked away, in a sheltered position between the sea and the South facing slopes of the Undercliff. The Victorians believed that the mild climate here was good for the body and soul – and strolling around here, whatever the weather, you have to agree.
This nearly 7 acre park can be a place for quiet contemplation, meeting friends and family, and having fun. It offers formal garden areas, woodland walks, and spaces to exercise and walk dogs at all times of the year. It also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including regular live music at the bandstand during the summer.
The park is tastefully illuminated at night.
The grounds are maintained by a dedicated team from the Isle of Wight Council – they’ve won many awards, and TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.
THE ILLUSTRATED MAP ABOVE CAN BE FOUND ON THE NOTICE BOARD NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE INTO THE PARK WITH A KEY TO THE NUMBERS
Top 10 things to do
- Walk along the stream and see the koi carp
- Visit the ducklings in springtime
- Hear live music at the bandstand from Easter to Autumn
- Visit the free outdoor gym that overlooks the sea
- Come to one of the events publicised on our Facebook page
- Try the 1k scenic jogging route
- Play a round on the putting green
- Enjoy a cream tea or a crab sandwich at Tea in the Park
- Relax on the grass with an ice cream
- Bring a family picnic and sit and enjoy this pretty park
Free music
There’s free music at the bandstand, from April until the end of September, every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 2pm-4pm (unless it’s raining!). Relax and enjoy the fun.
Special events
Throughout the year, the park is transformed into an exciting venue for festivals, competitions, Carnival and Fringe events – see Facebook for updates.
Wildlife
The park has an abundance of birdlife, including mallards, moorhens, blue tits, song thrushes, goldfinches, great tits, and pied wagtails. Red squirrels and sunbathing lizards can be spotted in the day. Foxes, badgers and rabbits may be seen at dawn and dusk. A number of well-cared-for exotic trees are situated in the park, including gingko, mulberry, sequoia, Japanese cedar, and cork oak.
