Queen Victoria’s rural and peaceful retreat where she and her family spent many happy years. This Italianate villa set in a 350-acre estate provides a unique glimpse into the private life of Queen Victoria. The Royal Apartments are full of treasured mementos and have been preserved almost unaltered since she died here in 1901.

In the afternoon we make our way to Ventnor Botanic Gardens, commenced in 1970 as the Steephill Pleasure Gardens, by the Late Sir Harold Hillier, the internationally famous plantsman of Winchester.

Not to be missed!!