The Isle of Wight is full of amazing places to visit. Even local to Bonchurch, there are many attractions:

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* Bonchurch Village - one of the best preserved Victorian villages in the country, retaining the essential charm that attracted so many eminent Victorians
* Coastal Defense Centre - showing the local coastline geology, with a focus on conservation
* Landslip - stretching from St Lawrence to Bonchurch and beyond, the land slip and its lush vegetation make a breathtaking walk
* Longshoreman's Museum - a seafaring history of Ventnor
* Museum of Smuggling - what a past!
* Rare Breeds and Waterfowl Park - a superb collection of rare farm animals, with many waterfail and exotic birds
* St Boniface Down - the hightest point on the Island, provides shelter to Bonchurch and Ventnor. Fabulous views from Culver Down to the Needles
* St Boniface Old Church - an 11th century church, in the most beautiful setting, and one of the smallest churches in the country
* St Catherines Lighthouse - an impressive and historically important lighthouse, resting beneath Gore Cliff
* St Lawrence Old Church - 12th century church, once the smallest in the country
* Steephill Cove - a goergeous cove, lovely swimming and cafes
* Ventnor Botanic Gardens - 22 acres of rare and exotic plants
* Ventnor Heritage Centre - a passionate guide to the history of the area from the stone age