Things To Do

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

Welcome to the Isle of Wight Gun Club in Godshill, one of the best clay shooting locations on the Isle of Wight.

A 3.75 mile circular coastal walk from Ventnor to Orchard Bay near St Lawrence on the Isle of Wight.

This long distance walk of 19 miles on the Isle of Wight, takes you from the source of the River Yar at Niton to where it flows into the sea at Bembridge.

A there-and-back walk of about 5 miles along the east-west road above Ventnor and St Lawrence.

More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!

JC and Angelina perform old-time jazz, country and blues, and heartfelt ballads across the Isle of Wight. See them every week at the Spyglass in Ventnor, as well as other venues across the Island.

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

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

Table table matches for juniors and adults.

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.

Sheepwash Raceway is a BRCA affiliated outdoor, fully astro, off-road Radio Control track, located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

Studio Delma is a decorative arts studio based on the Isle of Wight founded by artist India Delma Allin.

The Ben Stubbs Band is headed by Ben, a professional musician, singer and songwriter based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

A family friendly cycling and walking trail from Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.

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

Flowers Brook Meadow in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, is a place to stop, listen and breathe. And enjoy a stroll or a picnic (or both!).

This is a flat, paved 4.5 mile walk from Ventnor, along Undercliff Drive to St Lawrence and back again, suitable for all weathers

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 community orchard in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight was a new project for 2025, to provide free fruit to the community.

Enjoy far-reaching views of the downs and the English Channel, as well as a rich blend of wildlife, on this short but challenging National Trust walk near Ventnor.

One of the Isle of Wight's oldest pubs, The Buddle in Niton offers a cosy and olde world feel inside, and sparkling sea views outside. SERVING FOOD 7 DAYS A WEEK.

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

Blake’s Tea Hut serves barista made Puro fairtrade coffee, along with teas, cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Also hire of deckchairs, windbreaks, bathing huts, kayaks and paddleboards.

This 4 mile linear walk starts in Wroxall and takes you across Stenbury Down to Appuldurcombe. Although one of the highest points on the Isle of Wight, it is a relatively gentle climb.

A 3 mile coastal walk from Ventnor to Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight.

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

This walks of approximately 2.4 miles is a much gentler way up to Ventnor Downs to see the bluebells and the goats.

The White Horse in Whitwell on the Isle of Wight has been holding charity quiz nights for a number of years, raising money for local charities & good causes.

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

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

A short wheelchair-friendly meander with a glorious view of the English Channel and Ventnor Bay.

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.

The Society was founded in 1866, affiliated with RHS and IWHS Reg Charity No 1003229 Isle of Wight.

Come and join our new monthly Meet and Draw Group at Ventnor Library on the Isle of Wight.

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.

Local Community Youth Club providing activities and enrichment for young people aged 9-16.

The Annual Duck Race takes place at Flowersbrook in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight on the Saturday of the Easter weekend.

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

Carnaby Diner is a 60s & 70s themed tea room in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. A lovely retro feel with background music and memorabilia from the era. Eat in or Take Away. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options Available. Dog Friendly.

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

Great pub, hot buffet restaurant and fish & chips takeaway, located on Ventnor's sea front on the Isle of Wight. Regular live music in summer, and outside seating overlooking the sea.

Twice-weekly table tennis session at St Lawrence Village Hall on the Isle of Wight.

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

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.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

The beach at Rocken End is accessed via a steep, challenging path, but with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.

Lucan sings and plays acoustic covers from the 50s to the 00s in his hometown of Ventnor, and all over the Isle of Wight.

Ventnor Carnival is a Committee Run Association which has been running for 136 years in 2025.

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

The Ventnor Darlings - unintentionally innovative, musically adequate, sometimes fictitious, always well dressed.

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

A 3.5 mile walk around the southern-most tip of the Isle of Wight that takes in sweeping views of the Island.

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

Wight Witch Tarot is based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and offers insightful and intuitive readings either at your home, mine, or over the phone.

The Red Water Pump Trail is a short stroll around Whitwell on the Isle of Wight, looking for the red water pumps, before heading into the White Horse pub for lunch.

A relatively easy walk, that is exhilarating at all times of the year, with a winter bonus of sunsets over the English Channel.

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.

The Niton Playbox is a local theatre group based in Niton on the Isle of Wight.

All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order… and one or two of us ain't arrived yet !! The Ventnor Comic Jazz Band is one of the Isle of Wight's gems.

The Stonelands Project is based in Niton Undercliff and is to see young people, who have become disengaged or struggling with things, rediscover hope and purpose through agricultural work. We also sell fresh home-grown vegetables.

Writers are invited to share their work to test new writing and gain feedback in a supportive environment.

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

This short but challenging National Trust walk on Ventnor Downs takes in a Bronze Age burial site and reminders of the Island's wartime history.

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing.

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.

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

As well as being a professional pianist, Roger Holmes is also an independent celebrant and event toastmaster, based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

A 12th Century church in Whitwell, which holds a monthly Parish Communion every third Sunday at 9am.

Professional and friendly livery & training yard.

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.

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.

A wheelchair-friendly walk from Ventnor to St Lawrence, with parking, toilets and refreshments along the route. Approx 4.5 miles.

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

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

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.

A small and pretty garden with benches and a beautiful sea view, located adjacent to the Old 12th Century Church in St Lawrence on the Isle of Wight.

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

Negotiate the Dinosaur Turf Labyrinth near Ventnor, and cross Flowers Brook on the stepping stones.

A circular walk of 3.75 miles taking in Ventnor Park, some woodland in St Lawrence, and the old Ventnor West railway station.

Swim The Wight CIC 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.

This short walk takes you to Bierley Waterfall and on into the Wydcombe Estate, a parcel of land running north/south on St Catherine’s Down.

An 8 mile circular walk to the west of Ventnor, with some challenging climbs that will reward you with expansive views of countryside and coastland. You will visit the Pepperpot, the Hoy Monument, and Niton along the route.

A walk less than two miles long. Takes about an hour, allowing for time enjoying the views, flora and fauna.

Rew Valley Sports Centre

Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, this is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together.

A very active amateur rugby club in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, reformed in 1974. The clubhouse is also a venue for hire for functions.

Monday Zumba classes at Ventnor Baptist Hall on the Isle of Wight

A short circular walk from Whitwell, via the outskirts of Niton on the Isle of Wight.

Ventnor Guitar Club and Open Mic at The Spyglass in Ventnor. Come and hear the club perform classic hits by the Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Stranglers, The Impressions and others!

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.

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

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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.

The Nick Page Trio consists of Nick Page (guitar), Jon Thorne (double bass), and Ken Black (drums). Based in Ventnor, but they play at venues across the Isle of Wight.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

The beach at Watershoot Bay is accessed via a steep and somewhat challenging path, but with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.