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Ventnor, Hampshire

Ventnor is a seaside resort town on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. It was established as a seaside resort in the Victorian era and lies underneath St Boniface Down. Its sheltered location means the area experiences a microclimate with more sunny days than much of the British Isles, and fewer frosts. Ventnor is within the council area of Isle of Wight.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Isle of Wight
Lat, Long: 50.594997,-1.205899
Grid Reference: SZ 5630 7755
Civil Parish: Ventnor CP
Council Area: Isle of Wight CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA

GBPN ID: 47316
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ventnor,_Hampshire_47316

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