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VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN COMMUNITY COMPANY C.I.C.

, England, United Kingdom • 4 Employees
Health, Wellness & Fitness

Ventnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable micro-climate at the heart of the famous Ventnor undercliff. This unique garden is protected from the cold northerly winds by chalk downs. With an average rainfall of 28 inches its climate is more akin to that of the Mediterranean. This enables a wide variety of plants considered too tender for much of mainland Britain to be grown. The Garden is unrivalled for its collection of 30,000 sub-tropical plants and trees grown unprotected out of doors.Many of the Garden's plants are shown in representations of geographical regions, growing in association with each other as in the wild. The aim is to present an immersive experience where the visitor is transported to landscapes from around the world. There's an impressive collection of succulents and cacti including huge spiky agaves and flowering aloes. Sun-loving herbs, giant echiums, vibrant tender bedding plants and mature palm trees also thrive here, as do many colourful South African treasures, Australian eucalyptus, bottlebrushes, tree ferns, and much more.Ventnor Botanic Garden is self-funded. Indeed it is the only botanic garden in Europe operating without subsidy or external support, whether by central and local government, legacy, or university funding. It is open daily from 10am and last admissions are at 5pm April to September (4pm October to March). Ventnor Botanic Garden is also an ideal venue to celebrate a wedding, birthday or any other landmark event.