"We really enjoyed it and were so impressed with all your thorough research"
"Thank you again for such a lovely and insightful walk on Monday. It was wonderful to explore Bonchurch and we learnt so much!"
The Dickens Walk
Join the best selling guided walk re-discovering the forgotten history of
Charles Dickens visit
to Bonchurch in 1849.
Local historian and resident Sue Lowday, will share her latest research uncovering some of the extraordinary hidden histories.
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2024 - Celebrates 175 Years Since Dickens Visit to Bonchurch.
Bonchurch Discovery Walk
Join one of Sue's sell out walks and discover the hidden histories of Bonchurch.
Bonchurch was 'the place' before Ventnor was developed.
​This all changed in only a few years when the tiny village population boomed and
'cottage orné' villas attracted artists, musicians, actors, poets and writers.
"Lots of information and none of it we knew! Great to take in a sea stop and take in the sea air. We loved it."
"Dear Sue, we had a wonderful day, thank you! You really brought the past to life!”
"Thank you SO much for an absolutely wonderful afternoon. We loved it. I thought I knew Bonchurch … not so!
Book Your Walk Here
Book a walk by contacting me by email at questions@suelowday.co.uk
with your phone number. I will be in touch as quickly as posssible.
With thanks, Sue Lowday.
The Bonchurch Discovery Walk
About The Walk
Join one of Sue's sell out walks and discover some of the
hidden histories of Bonchurch.
Bonchurch was 'the place' before Ventnor was developed.
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Around 1838, a few years after the Rev.White married the local heiress,
the tiny village suddenly became populated with 'cottage orné' villas attracting
artists, musicians, actors, poets and writers.
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We shall discover some of these wonderful characters as we meander around the village stopping outside key residence to hear more of their stories.
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As we soak up the atmosphere of the village Sue bring the stories to life with illustrations and photographs pointing out hidden treasures with tales of the local people and village ghosts.
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You will also hear of Kings, Queen Camilla, and two famous TV doctors who have links to Bonchurch.
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The Walk
The walk starts at the first bend at the top of Bonchurch Shute. There is a bench and notice board.
We shall be walking down hill past the Bonchurch Inn and into the Pitts. There are some slight detours along the way walking along short steep rubbly and uneven paths.
At the end of the Pitts we will walk down the 101 steps and back towards the village pond.
The walk returns along the main village road before strolling by the 11th Century Church and down to the shore.
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Important. Please read the 'Walking Information' here
Contact
I am looking forward to discussing your walk. Please get in touch by email.