"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.
With very many thanks to everyone who have contributed photos of our walks.
