St Catherine's Oratory

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Ventnor, United Kingdom

english-heritage.org.uk
Historical landmark· Heritage building· Tourist attraction

St Catherine's Oratory Reviews | Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

St Catherine's Oratory is located in Ventnor, United Kingdom on Blackgang Rd. St Catherine's Oratory is rated 4.7 out of 5 in the category historical landmark in United Kingdom.

Address

Blackgang Rd

Phone

+44 3703331181

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

No wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Kosha Shah

Great views to offer after a short walk from the car park. There is a bus stop right at the car park as well. And the coastal path from the car park leads to Niton making it a beautiful walk overall.

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Ben Gregory

Tough walk up hill but beautiful views when your there. Dogs lived running around.

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Susan Bullock

Stunning views from up at the top.... Careful if it's been wet as path ways can get muddy and slippery, but definitely worth it.

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Mark Hinchey

Lovely place, can see for miles at the top . Lighthouse in good condition well worth a visit

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mcdermc

The St Catherine's Oratory tower completed in 1328, is Britain's only surviving medieval lighthouse and is known locally as the \Pepperpot\ because of its perceived cruet-likeness to . . . a pepperpot? Based on the depiction shown on the English Heritage information plaque installed adjacent to the tower, the original building was very much larger. All that's left standing is a Tower that was given additional physical support in the 18th century, when four large buttresses were added to prevent its collapse and leaving the Oratory structure looking like a rocket on its launchpad, rather than a Pepperpot?