Ventnor

Ventnor is a seaside resort established in the Victorian era on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. It lies underneath Saint Boniface Down, and is built on steep slopes and cliffs leading down to the sea. The higher part is referred to as upper Ventnor; the lower part, where most of the amenities are located, being known as lower Ventnor.

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Seaside resort - Victorian era - Isle of Wight - England - Saint Boniface - Down - Cliff

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The sheltered location, on the cliff of the island's south coast, means the area experiences a microclimate with more sunny days than much of the British Isles, and fewer frosts. This means that many species of subtropical plant have been successfully planted and maintained. Of particular note is Ventnor Botanic Garden. The gardens are unusually large and well stocked. Commissioned by Queen Victoria, part of the garden is built on the site what was once the Royal National Hospital for diseases of the chest, and is said to be haunted The gardens also contain a large temperate house.

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British Isles - Queen Victoria - Haunted

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