THINGS TO DO

Horseshoe Bay is a small bay below the village of Bonchurch. No beach, but it's a very pleasant walk along the revetment.

VENTNOR TO STEEPHILL COVE: 3 miles. Lin has racked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

Monks Bay is a charming beach, situated below the village of Bonchurch. The bay is also a good site for local flora, and it has an attractive row of houses which look out to sea.

Ventnor Artists Collective is a membership organisation which brings together creative visual artists living in and around Ventnor in the Isle of Wight.

1st Wroxall Scout Group for 8 to 14 year olds.

Niton and District Camera Club was formed in 2000 and usually meets fortnightly on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in Niton Library.

This beach is accessed by a steep, winding path with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.

Great pub & restaurant on Ventnor's sea front. Regular live music throughout the summer, outside overlooking the sea.

A small but pretty bay in St Lawrence - a beautiful place to feel at one with nature.

Friendly, cosy, traditional village pub, dating back to 1454. Regular live music, quiz nights and curry nights. It's also an events venue. GREAT FOOD SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Lovely traditional pub. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Home cooked food & good ales. Sports & entertainment.

Ventnor Haven is a small, fair weather haven that is suitable for small vessels.

The Sharpetones band play an eclectic mix of delta and Chicago blues, through ’50s jazz-tinged numbers, to present-day interpretations of the genre.

A lush, Art Deco, clubby lounge and bar in the centre of town. A place to relax, meet friends and enjoy a programme of films, music, cabaret and more.

Crochet and Chatter every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm, at The Spinning Wheel.

Expressing your hidden emotions through movement & colour in a messy way might be something you are longing for - COME & EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THE STUDIO.

A short wheelchair friendly meander with lovely sea views.

A Facebook group for people to discuss and share pictures and information on the history of Niton and the Undercliff and the surrounding villages.

WROXALL DOWNS BLUEBELLS: 2.5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

Natural wool for all wool crafts. Spinners, Weavers, Knitters, Crocheters and Felters catered for.

The St. Lawrence heritage trails come in two parts. This one is the Village Trail (2.5k/1.6 miles) and will take a casual 2 hours.

Ventnor Skatepark is based on the far eastern end of Ventnor Esplanade. It’s been running since 2001 and is entirely supported by the local community.

The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in Niton.

Nestled in a breathtaking downland and cliff top setting, Ventnor Golf Club is the oldest club on the Island and boasts panoramic vistas of the countryside, mainland, and English Channel.

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

Ventnor 'Y' Station helped find out what Hitler was up to. The remains of this red brick structure can be found within Gift To Nature's Rew Down Nature Reserve.

JC and his sister Angelina perform old-time jazz, country and blues, and heartfelt ballads.

The oldest Bowling Club on the Island, Ventnor Bowling Club is situated just above the town of Ventnor, approximately 330 feet above sea level, and about half a mile from the sea front. It is also the only club on the Island with its own full length indoor rink.

Brave Island is THE creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight. We’re a new type of platform created by Ventnor Exchange to provide mentoring, funding, experiences and training for young people interested in the creative industries.

Ventnor Tennis Club is situated in the shadow of St. Boniface Downs. There are 4 hard courts, 1 pair of courts and 2 single courts.

Ventnor's football club for under 16s. A very active club with teams from various age groups starting from Under 6s.

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

Knit and Knatter every Thursday evening, 6pm - 8pm, at The Spinning Wheel.

Rew Valley Sports Centre

Appuldurcombe was a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, and though now a graceful shell, still retains more than a ghost of its former dignity.

This fine Victorian Parish Church is very much the centre of community life in Bonchurch village.

Follow the same path that pilgrims of the Middle Ages once trod. It's an interesting walk that takes in some breathtaking scenery.

Wroxall roller skating takes place at Stenbury Hall - Wroxall's Community venue - fortnightly on a Friday at 6pm.

Twice-weekly table tennis session at St Lawrence Village Hall with the St Lawrence Lizards team.

The National Trust owns and manages the Wydcombe estate, a parcel of land running north/south on St Catherine’s Down.

Sue Lowday conducts two guided walks for people interested in learning the history of Bonchurch and it's famous residents. Join one of Sue's sell out walks and discover some of the hidden histories of Bonchurch.

Ventnor Townswomen's Guild meet at St Catherine's Church side hall every month.

More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!

60s & 70s Themed Tea Room. Lovely retro feel with background music and memorabilia from the era. Eat in or Take Away. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options Available. We are Dog Friendly.

A place to hire kayaks and body boards, at picturesque Steephill Cove and its photogenic array of lobster pots and fishing boats.

Niton's community library offer much more than books. Come in and see.

Singing teacher based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, offering singing lessons via Zoom.

KELVIN'S BAR is St Lawrence's very own pop-up social club at the Village Hall.

Mondays are getting even more exciting! Join us at St Margarets Community Hall for our circus skills club. Any age and abilities welcome.

All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order… and one or two of us ain't arrived yet !!

A wheelchair friendly walk with parking, toilets and refreshments along the route. Approx 4.5 miles.

Swim The Wight is a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight who aim to make swimming in the seas around the Isle of Wight as accessible, safe and enjoyable as possible.

A contemporary leather and metal worker, handcrafting exquisite leather bags, wallets, belts and other goods in Bonchurch. Sue also offers Jewellery / Metalsmithing Courses and Leatherwork courses

Green Island Veg Economy (GIVE) is a Facebook page dedicated to all things which can be grown at home or on your allotment, and the insects and creatures who join you.

For anyone who plays badminton on the Isle of Wight. League and non league players.

The Wroxall Stream Trail or Link is an 8 mile trail which links the town of Ventnor to the village of Merstone.

A lovely isolated bay with a sand & shingle beach, and an interesting history.

Short mat bowls, the indoor sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a heavy ball along a flat surface.

Welcome to our beautifully functional homestead, nestled in Niton on the Isle of Wight, where we offer a practical permaculture experience.

Pretty gardens offering an elevated view of Ventnor Bay. Rene Howe Walk connects the town with the esplanade.

VENTNOR HERITAGE CENTRE: Time Travel Ventnor is a heritage trail around beautiful Ventnor with fun challenges for children.

Ventnor and District Local History Society covers Ventnor and the Undercliff, from Luccombe in the East to Chale in the west, including the inland villages of Whitwell, Wroxall and Godshill.

Regular Modern Line Dance class in Wroxall. We also offer dance workshops for weddings, parties and other events.

Ventnor's 'Seabreeze' playground has a gorgeous view over the bay.

A popular locals bar with good deals on featured drinks and live music on Saturday nights - a mix of DJ or a singer / guitarist.

Friendship Group 60+ meet on Thursday afternoons @ 2-4pm for afternoon tea & cake, putting and table tennis.

Local library, warm space, community pantry donation point and venue for craft events.

According to a local record, in the 1830s most of Niton village was involved in smuggling. This 4.5 mile trail takes you to 14 sites of interest.

No beach, but it's a lovely walk along the concrete revetment from Ventnor to Bonchurch, with the bonus that it's wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Old High Hat Tunnel St Lawrence is a 619-yard tunnel that opened in 1897 and remained in use for a further 55 years until the line closed in 1952.

We brighten up your town! Ventnor Enhancement Fund was created as a charity in 2006 to add those small embellishments to the town that official bodies do not provide.

An award-winning park for the people on the beautiful Isle of Wight. With a putting green, great little café & a sprinkling of Ventnor magic.

A wheelchair friendly walk with parking, toilets and refreshments on route. Approx 1 mile.

STENBURY DOWN TO APPULDURCOMBE: 4 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

Ventnor Allotment Association manages Boniface Field allotment site in Ventnor for the benefit of the local community.

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

A small secluded cove located just east of St Catherine's Lighthouse. The bay is popular with cold water swimmers as well as being a base for fishing boats and sailing dinghies.

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

If you enjoy fishing then you should take advantage of our three lakes. These man-made but now wholly naturalised lakes cover an area of one and a half acres.

3rd Ventnor Scout Group for 6 to 14 year olds.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at St Lawrence Undercliff Woods.

Small but very pretty garden in the centre of town.

Niton F.C. based on the Isle of Wight. Competing in Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League 2 and Combination 2.

A well equipped playground with pretty views over fields.

A short stroll around Whitwell looking for the red water pumps, before heading into the pub for lunch.

VICTORIAN ST LAWRENCE: 5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

Ventnor's main beach, with an array of eateries and shops, and dog friendly out of season.

The most picturesque chocolate-box cove with a few pretty eateries and a smooth sandy beach.

The Old Church sits on a hillside in the Undercliff at St Lawrence. Open daily for private prayer. A service is held once a month.

Handmade contemporary stained glass.

Celebrating our Diamond anniversary in 2024, we are a thriving group. We meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, at 2pm in Whitwell Village Hall.

Welcome to the Isle of Wight Gun Club – one of the best clay shooting locations on the Isle of Wight.

Release those endorphins! Scottish Country Dancing - a great way to keep fit and have fun.

Community Drum Jam Circle for wellbeing! Workshops with Richard McMullin! Schools! Team Building! African drumming All levels.

Miss Eloise Preston - Qualified and Fully Insured Dance Teacher & Performer with regular classes for children and adults.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games.

Ventnor Film Society has been in existence since 2005. Our aim is to bring recent world films which would otherwise get only a limited commercial screening to a community audience.

Ventnor's unique theatre, craft beer bar and record store. Developing a unique creative community in Ventnor.

Shanklin to Ventnor walk 4.6 miles/7.3km | 3.5 hours | moderate