‘More than half the Isle of Wight has been designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty, and there are 65 miles of coastline to explore. Along the more beautiful south coast there’s has a beach to suit everyone: swimming at Sandown, surfing off Compton Bay, and family fun at Ventnor ‘
Navigate the winding roads down through the cliffs and the cascading gardens, and onto the golden beachfront of the Victorian town of Ventnor, which has something of a Riviera feel. The tide is strong here, but the beach itself is clean, mainly sandy, easily accessible, and has rockpools to poke around in at either end.
Remember the Beach Safety Team are on site during the season.
The Safety team monitor the beach during the day keeping a watchful eye on bathers, they provide advice on the safe use of the beach and all other aspects of the great experience that our visitors have come to enjoy whilst staying in Ventnor during the summer.
The red flag may be flown at certain times if the sea state is deemed unsafe for bathers, again this is to ensure the safety of all on the beach.
If you see the team on the beach pop up and say hello, remember they are there to help.
Where to stay near Ventnor
Just south of Ventnor in the quiet residential area of St Lawrence, the National Trust has an unusual two-bedroom house to rent. Called Chert, it is a rare work of excellent 1970s architecture, and is modern, monochrome and authentically 1970s throughout. Next to it is the less-dramatic but similarly 1970s Little Cher.
