Readers will remember that the 125 lease between the Isle of Wight council and the Ventnor Botanic Garden Community Interest Company (VBG CIC) was signed last week.
Entrance fees for the Ventnor Botanic Garden have now been now announced for the coming year.
Although the VBG CIC are hoping that those who use the Garden will support its future by paying the entrance fees, it’s worth pointing out that head of the CIC John Curtis, made it clear at a public meeting earlier in the year that they have no plans to police entrance or construct fencing around the Garden.
GENERAL ENTRY FEES 2012
ADULT – £5
FAMILY (3 or more from one family) – £12
CHILDREN under 16 (Children under 6 FREE) – £3
SENIORS (Over 65) – £4.50 (Bring your grandchildren for free!)
STUDENTS (In full time education) – £3
GREEN TRAVEL (You arrived on foot, by bicycle or bus) – £3.50
CARERS (Registered, full time, one to one helpers/carers) – FREE
VOLUNTEERS – FREE
PARKING ONLY – £5
MEMBERS ONLY
Membership of the Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends’ Society will now include 10% off entry fee, cafe, plant sales.
EXISTING FRIENDS’ ANNUAL PASS – £32 (Added to £15 Membership = £47)
COUPLES – 40% OFF SECOND PASS – £20 (Second Member at same address £7)
NEW FRIENDS’ ANNUAL PASS – £40
TWO YEAR PASS – £60
FRIENDS’ GUEST PASS – £3.50
BOOK OF 6 TICKETS (only available to Friends & Guests) – £20.00
VOLUNTEERS – FREE
GROUPS
Groups/Coach Parties of 10 or more people – £4 (Booked in advance)
School Visits (booked in advance) – £1
MEMBERS OF VENTNOR CRICKET CLUB – 6 MONTH PASS – £30
