Things To Do

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

Badminton games for kids 9+, every last Monday of the month in Ventnor.

This small arable field is managed with wildlife in mind. Here you will find rare cornfield flowers which were once plentiful in our countryside, a beetle bank and flocks of farmland birds.

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

Margate Glass is based at Ingrams Yard in Ventnor, and produces handmade contemporary stained glass.

First established in 1987, we provide a home to donkeys that are homeless, abandoned, or in need. FREE ENTRY 7 DAYS A WEEK. Volunteering opportunities.

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

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.

The Royal British Legion Social Club Ventnor, is a members club used by the local community.

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

A self-guided walk along the revetment between Bonchurch and Ventnor, following the plaques that mark out the distances between the planets to scale, each one bearing some interesting facts.

Lucia Para is an Italian artist and illustrator, trained as a landscape painter in Florence, now living on the Isle of Wight

A very active amateur rugby club on the Isle of Wight, reformed in 1974.

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.

Niton WI is a local Isle of Wight branch of the Women's Institute, the largest women's organisation in the country enabling women of all ages to learn, socialise, share experiences and find friendship.

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

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

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

A quaint little church that is a bit out of the way, but worth a visit if you are in the area. Unusually, the doors are normally unlocked so you can walk around.

The recreation ground at Wroxall is owned by the Parish Council. It is available for recreational use by the community.

Basketball games for kids 9+, every 1st Wednesday of the month in Ventnor.

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

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

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

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

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

This is a 10 mile linear walk from Ventnor to Shide near Newport on the Isle of Wight. It is moderately difficult due to the ascent up and over the downs.

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

Pete ‘Stokey’ Woodall is one of the world’s most respected ocean racing teachers, specialising in Astro Navigation, Weather, Crew Training, and Ocean Rowing. He also offers RYA Ocean Yachtmaster online courses.

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

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

Gift to Nature's Rew Down nature reserve, perched up at the top of Ventnor. See the fantastic views across the countryside and coast, as well as a little history from World War 2.

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

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

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.

A 2.5 mile circular walk from Niton village on the Isle of Wight, taking in Niton Undercliff and the dramatic geology along the Cripple Path.

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

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.

JC and Angelina perform old-time jazz, country and blues, and heartfelt ballads across the Isle of Wight.

Social Club in Upper Ventnor.

Monday Zumba classes at Ventnor Baptist Hall.

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

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

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

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

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

Ventnor's 'Isle of Wight' shaped paddling pool and a selection of kids pavement games.

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

HM Coastguard Rescue Team covering rope, mud, water and search & rescue, based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

Famed as the first ever real inn on the Isle of Wight, The Crab & Lobster Tap is a quirky little side street pub, with a big and welcoming atmosphere. Live music often played.

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.

Do this 2.5 mile walk in Springtime. Every year hundred of thousands of bluebells carpet the open ground on Wroxall Downs on the Isle of Wight. It's a magnificent sight.

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!

A 6 mile circular walk, starting at Godshill, which takes you through beautiful downland that lies between the villages of Wroxall and Whitwell.

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.

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

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

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

Drum and Bass Events around the Isle of Wight. The Tribal Collective is a Ventnor-based record label that takes drum and bass back to the roots with authentic breakbeats.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.

This 2.4 mile circular walk takes you around the pretty village of Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight, and down to a couple of rocky coves looking out to the English Channel.

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

Ben has been writing songs for over 15 years and you may have even seen him perform on the Island in recent years.

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.

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

The Ventnor School of Mosaic group meets every Friday morning at Ventnor Community Shed.

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

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.

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

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

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.

On Wednesday come along to Ventnor Library for Knit and Natter. Meet other knitters, and have a cuppa and a natter.

Learn an array of dance styles - HIPHOP, CLASSICAL, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ & MORE. Let's Dance kids dance classes are held in Lowtherville, Ventnor.

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

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.

Rings is a traditional pub game. Ventnor & District Rings is one of the last remaining leagues on the Isle of Wight.

The best open mic jam in the south of the Isle of Wight. Every second and fourth Monday evening each month.

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

An historic stroll through the social history of Ventnor in its rise as a significant and important health spa town during the early 19th Century, marked by its social development in its pubs and breweries, and the growth of the fashionable accompaniments that came with it.

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

Better Days Ventnor Mermaids is a sea dipping and swimming group based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A community run cinema based in the Old School building in Niton village, on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight.

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

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

The Victorian Parish Church is open daily from 10am-4pm, with regular weekly services.

Tee in the Park - cafe with a putting green, giant outdoor games, regular live music and ice creams.

There are two inland caves in the undercliff to explore - Elephant Hole and The Spider Cave.