Things To Do

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

Monday Zumba classes at Ventnor Baptist Hall.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

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.

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

Nothin' 2 Lose is an uncle / nephew acoustic covers duo on the Isle of Wight, performing upbeat acoustic tunes on acoustic guitar and drums.

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.

An informal group that meets at Ventnor Exchange, for anyone interested in long-form creative writing projects, such as novels, screenplays and plays.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Like all good local establishments we thought it was time for Ventnor Exchange to host a pub quiz !

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

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.

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

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 TO OLD PARK ST LAWRENCE: 4.5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

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

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

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

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.

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

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

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

Knit and Knatter every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm, at St Lawrence Village Hall

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

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

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

A community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

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

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

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

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

We are a small group of charity knitters who love making things for good causes. If you are charity in need of knitted/crochet bits and pieces, or items for fundraising for a charity, then please contact the group and we will try our best to help you.

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.

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

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.

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.

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

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.

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

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

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

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.

Professional and friendly livery & training yard.

Ventnor Fire and Rescue Service operates from Fire Station JH78, which is staffed by volunteers.

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

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

A 2.7 mile grassland walk west of Ventnor, with stunning views, and an initial challenging climb. You will see the St Catherine's Oratory, stunning views west towards Freshwater Bay and the Hoy Monument.

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

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

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.

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

Improvised comedy is a great way to build confidence, form trust and gain experience thinking on your feet. The workshop is designed for those who are new to the form as well as those wanting an exciting refresher.

RAF St. Lawrence was constructed during WWII, and is located on the coast about two miles west of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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

A 5.3 mile linear walk from Ventnor to Lower Hyde on the outskirts of Shanklin.

Join the Ventnor Sewing Club at their fortnightly gatherings in the Exchange!

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

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.

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.

Table table matches for juniors and adults.

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'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.

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

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.

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

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.

Whitwell 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.

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

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.