Gardens

Gardens around the Isle of Wight.

Shanklin chine - Shanklin old village

Historic gorge alive with rare flora, featuring a nature trail and waterfalls, the millennium exhibition, A Century of Solent Sea and Sail. A unique PLUTO (pipeline under the ocean) display and video at the heritage centre, and 40 Commando Royal Marines memorial. Floodlit summer evenings... More info.

Ventnor botanic gardens - The undercliff drive, Ventnor

Opened originally in 1972 on the site of the old Royal National Hospital, the Garden extends over 22 acres and takes advantage of the micro climate to grow species too tender for elsewhere in the UK. Recently listed as a Grade II Historical Garden, the acres are laid out along a valley that runs east/west to the sea cliffs... More info.

Adgestone vineyard - Upper road, Adgestone

One of the oldest vineyards in Britain - Adgestone is set on a south facing slope in ten acres of outstanding natural beauty overlooked by Brading Down, just half a mile from the Roman Villa. The Romans, it is believed, planted their vines on this site... More info.

Rosemary vineyard - Smallbrook lane, Ryde

Enjoy a taste of the good life with a visit to the Island's largest vineyard. Free colour guide and tasting. To discover the secrets of fine wine production tour the vineyard and working winery. Watch the pressing, filtering and bottling process. Sample the award-winning range of distinctive full-bodied red wines, ciders and sparkling wines to liqueurs, country wines and refreshing apple juices... More info.

Morton manor gardens and vineyard - Brading

Recognised as one of the finest gardens in Britain. The landscape grounds feature rose & Elizabethan sunken gardens, dazzling herbaceous borders and shrubs, ponds and cascades, many mature trees including the largest London Plane you will see. Visit the vineyard and see how the grapes are grown and the superb wines made... More info.

Mottistone manor gardens and estate (National trust) - Mottistone

Delightful valley garden forming the grounds of the Elizabethan Manor House (leased privately). Located in the centre of picturesque Mottistone Village and at the foot of the Downs. There is a restored organic kitchen garden and plant sales from the greenhouse... More info.