News Archives - Ventnor Botanic Garden

October Half Term at Ventnor Botanic

by Liz Walker | Oct 9, 2019 | News

Something exciting is happening this half term at Ventnor Botanic. Take a visit and explore the secret gardens. Follow our Spooky trail through the twisting pathways to find those haunting surprises. Sit back at relax in the Plantation Room with a delicious spiced...

Fit for a Queen!

by Liz Walker | Aug 6, 2019 | News

Check out this four-page spread titled ‘Fit for a Queen’ talking about Queen Victoria’s life on the Isle of Wight, featuring Ventnor Botanic Garden. Click here to have a read.

Cycad Flowers at VBG!

by Liz Walker | Aug 5, 2019 | News

A Cycad (Cycas revoluta) has produced a male cone at Ventnor Botanic Garden. This is the second time this has happened out of doors in the UK, the first was at VBG in 2012. Cycads are primitive plants that dominated the Earth’s flora from a period some 280 million...

Themed Tasting Evenings

by Liz Walker | Jul 12, 2019 | News

“Thanks for an awesome evening. We have never had a private dining experience before. Thank you for catering for the veggies and making our anniversary so special…You deserve to have your food appreciated by many” – Alistair and Clare, Mexican...

Theatre in the Garden

by Liz Walker | Jul 11, 2019 | News

Quantum Theatre are returning to the garden this summer present The Wind in the Willows (26th July) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (28th July)! These live productions will make for a fun day out, suitable for all ages. Tickets are available through our online...

YOGA VIBE, 21st – 23rd JUNE

by Phillip Littlemore | Mar 29, 2019 | News, Wellbeing

A weekend of Yoga, Wellbeing, Relaxation and Revitalisation in the setting of the micro climate of the Undercliff at Ventnor Botanic Garden on the weekend of the 21st, 22nd and 23rd June. The weekend is suitable for participants of all abilities. Please bring your own...