Things To Do

A well equipped playground with pretty views over fields.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

A wheelchair friendly walk of about a mile, from Bonchurch to Ventnor, with parking, toilets and refreshments on route.

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.

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

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

Take a circular walk passing the Oratory, with views of the Hoy Monument. Discover Wydcombe woods and spot rare wildlife that lives in the habitat including the orange ringed dragonfly. Find out more about the monk and the merchant as you complete this trail.

Language Format provides French and Spanish Language Tutoring in Ventnor.

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

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

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

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 Volunteer is the original smallest pub on the Island and it is famed for its selection of fine real ales. It is popular with the Ventnor locals but everyone is made welcome.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

YES CHEF! Learn to cook with Cooking for Kids at Ventnor Youth Group. Age 11+. Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm.

The White Lion is a traditional and welcoming pub, in the heart of Niton village. Awarded 1 AA Rosette - 2022 - 2024.

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

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

Ventnor-based jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter Nick Page is a self-taught musician and enjoys playing the Great Standard songs from the likes of Cole Porter and the Gershwins.

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

A leafy stroll through a small, tranquil woodland in St Lawrence, managed by Gift to Nature.

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.

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.

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

This 5 mile walk takes you around St Lawrence and on to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.

The Island’s most successful cricket club, both on and off the field. The main sports hall is available for hire for parties.

A community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

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

A fun community singing group held fortnightly on Saturdays at the Better Days Cafe in Ventnor.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

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

Wight Stitch Craft - Sadie makes handmade crocheted items from her cottage in Whitwell, on the Isle of Wight. She also offers group and 1-2-1 crochet lessons.

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

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

Boat trips departing from Ventnor Haven, heading west along the Isle of Wight south coast, towards the iconic St Catherine's Lighthouse. One-hour trips available daily.

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

At Zoom Isle of Wight Bike Hire we offer you a unique way to experience beautiful coastal and countryside experiences by E-bike. We recharge our E-bikes by using sustainable Solar power.

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

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

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Spyglass Inn is a mariners themed, traditional pub on the seafront at Ventnor. FOOD SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Ventnor Heritage Centre is the home of Ventnor & District Local History Society, which collects and preserves stories and pictures of Ventnor and the surrounding villages to share with local people and wider communities.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

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

A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.

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.

Starting at Shanklin Station and finishing in Wroxall, this 3.6 mile walk takes in a visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Come and explore this little treasure trove of gifts and 12th scale doll's house items, along with a unique museum on the local history of Ventnor's beach & Longshoremen.

Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Come and play a game at Stenbury Hall in Wroxall.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The Sharpetones band play an eclectic mix of delta and Chicago blues, through ’50s jazz-tinged numbers, to present-day interpretations of the genre. Based in Ventnor, but they play all over the Isle of Wight.

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

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

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

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.

A short 2.6 mile paved walk from Ventnor to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

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.

Scarecrow is an Irish and Folk band, playing a mix of energetic Irish, Folk, and laid-back music across the Isle of Wight.

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

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

First Aid Point by the main beach along Ventnor Esplanade.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.