Ventnor Botanical Gardens An open garden in Isle of Wight

This can't be missed. I grew up in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and this garden was where I spent a great deal of time. The sub-tropical temperate on the Southern Coast of the Island makes conditions ideal for a diverse collection of plants from all over the world, plus little lizards can be seen basking in the sun. There is a hot house, education centre, cafe and many walks into many horticultural habitats. I am a huge fan and if you walk eastwards through the gardens towards the cliff you will come across a gorgeous little beach - Steephill Cove, where you can rent a deckchair and eat a famous crab pastie.

I will be spendaing lots more time here when I move back to the Island next year!!