Things To Do

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.

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

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

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

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Family friendly cycling on the Isle of Wight.

Drawing Nights at Ventnor Exchange are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities!

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

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.

Come and explore this little treasure trove of gifts, along with a unique collection of photographs & artefacts depicting the local history of Ventnor's beach & Longshoremen.

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

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.

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

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

The Spyglass Inn is a mariners themed, traditional pub on the seafront at Ventnor. We offer both short breaks or long stays and welcome dogs in select rooms. FOOD SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK.

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

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

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.

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

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

Social Club in Upper Ventnor.

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

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. Serving a traditional menu of pub classics paired with dishes packed full of locally caught crab, catering for most dietary requirements.

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

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

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.

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

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

Monday Zumba classes at Ventnor Baptist 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

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

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.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

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

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

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

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

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

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

A modern sports bar.

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.

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 secluded bay that's off the beaten track.

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

Come and join us. We get together to practice every Monday afternoon and host a monthly Sunday Open Mic at Ventnor Social Club in Lowtherville.

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

A lovely isolated bay with an interesting history.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Located on the picturesque cliffs overlooking Ventnor Bay with a rich tapestry of English history and charm. AA 3 Star with 8.3 Traveller Review Award 2024, 5 Star Food Hygiene and #3 Best Value of 33 places to stay in Ventnor. We are Proud Certified.

Professional and friendly livery & training yard.

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.

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 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.