Ventnor has merged with the older village of Bonchurch which still retains some charm with its pond and church. Its upper part offers probably one of the best views on the Island. At its centre is a remarkable shrub and tree-lined pond. Ventnor is the most southerly of the islands resorts and is renowned for its mild climate.

Sheltered from the north winds by St Boniface Down, which towers to a height of 787 feet behind the town, Ventnor is a trap for sunshine tempered by soft sea breezes. With is sheltered beach, esplanade and traditional seaside attractions, it is still a popular venue for family holidays. Developed in Victorian time, the resort is built on a series of terraces which give it a distinctive continental character, so that it is sometimes known as "the English Madeira".

Steep flights of steps provide a way of exploring the town on foot, and zigzag roads descend steeply past the Victorian villas which cling to the cliffside on which the town is built. A corkscrew hill winds down from the terraced streets of the town, round hairpin bends to the esplanade and the gently curving beach.

Ventnors sea front is divided by a 'cascade';. On the eastern side, there is a canoe lake, paddling pool and a promenade with gardens and the usual amenities. The weasten portion is dominated by a beach, which is sand and fine shingle with some rocky outcrops. The family firm of Blake has fished from the beach for five generations and still sells to local restaurants and pubs.

One of Ventnors most attractive and popular features is the Park, which takes up most of the southern slope. Amid the plants and paths, there is enough space for visitors to enjoy privacy which enjoying the commanding views