Ventnor Heritage Centre

Type:Heritage / Visitor Centre

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

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.

Facilities

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Beach / Coast within walking distance

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

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

Map & Directions

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/

Awards

  • Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2024

Opening Times

Open (1 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)

* 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.