Natural landmarks · South East England
Wishing Seat
In or near Wroxall.
Wishing Seat — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Paul Coueslant — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wishing Seat is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Nansen Hill is a nature reserve located on the Ventnor Downs, offering steep grassy slopes with stunning views of the English Channel and Sandown Bay. It is home to diverse chalk grassland flora and fauna, including various orchids and butterflies, and provides opportunities for birdwatching and nature activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bonchurch Landslips SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wishing Seat is located in South-East England. It is an unusual feature, often associated with local folklore, allowing visitors to make wishes while seated. The exact origins and historical significance are not well-documented.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6066, -1.1785
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3 km
- Official site
- www.gifttonature.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4629494312 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wishing Seat?
- Wishing Seat is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1QD), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is Wishing Seat?
- Wishing Seat — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wishing Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1QD.
- Is Wishing Seat a protected site?
- Yes — Wishing Seat is part of the Bonchurch Landslips SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wishing Seat free to visit?
- Yes, Wishing Seat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wishing Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1QD.