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Ventnor Winter Gardens

The venue opened in 1936, just one year after the famous De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea.

The venue was owned by the Isle of Wight council until January 2013, when it was sold to Wight House Limited (owned by Kevin Sussmilch of The Hambrough Group) for £1.

Below are articles about the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

People sitting around a table during the Winter Gardens Workshop

10, March 2026·1 min read

Positive energy fuels ideas for Ventnor Winter Gardens at recent community workshop

Over twenty participants gathered to explore future plans for Ventnor Winter Gardens

View of the Ventnor Winter Gardens from the seafront

16, February 2026·2 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Bring your constructive, forward-looking ideas to community workshop says Steering Group

A community workshop aims to generate realistic proposals for the future of the Ventnor Winter Gardens

19, January 2026·3 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Community right to bid faces setback after owner appeal

Community bid for Ventnor Winter Gardens halted as owner disputes asset designation

ventnor winter gardens with sailsbury garderns building in background

14, January 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens meeting to address future plans and community concerns

Ventnor residents to gather for updates on Ventnor Winter Gardens

View of Ventnor Winter Gardens from the cascade footway

16, December 2025·3 min read

New steering group aims to secure future of Ventnor Winter Gardens through community action (updated)

Community-driven Steering Group seeks interest for potential bids on Ventnor Winter Gardens

Winter Gardens meeting starting to fill up

15, October 2025·5 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens meeting highlights community involvement in potential ownership decisions

There was a strong turnout for the first meeting to discuss future bids and community ownership of the Ventnor Winter Gardens

13, October 2025·3 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Understanding ‘Community Right to Bid’ process ahead of public meeting

Ahead of the public meeting on Tuesday, OnTheWight explains what a Community Right to Bid is and how it works

7, October 2025·3 min read

Upcoming Isle of Wight events: Art, community, astronomy and even a rambling rally

Explore a roundup of engaging events and community initiatives

3, October 2025·1 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens owners tell County Hall they want to sell the iconic venue, says Councillor

Community meeting to discuss future of Ventnor Winter Gardens pencilled for Tuesday next week

2, October 2025·1 min read

Local councillor hopeful for Ventnor Winter Gardens’ revival following ACV designation

Although being an Asset of Community Value does restrict the owner's options, it doesn't mean they have to sell the once-loved venue to the community

25, September 2025·1 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens officially designated as an Asset of Community Value by council

The listing does not force the sale of the Winter Gardens but it gives the community a chance to act if it is put up for sale

3, September 2025·6 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: An insight into the past sale, buy-back option and works carried out

OnTheWight shares a range of documents relating to the sale of the Ventnor Winter Gardens, including the contract and the survey of works carried out

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