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Orchard Bay
A lovely isolated bay with a sand & shingle beach, and an interesting history.
Stenbury Hall Bingo
Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.
St Lawrence Top Cliff Walk
A relatively easy walk, that is exhilarating at all times of the year, with a winter bonus of sunsets over the English Channel.
Singing with Summer
Singing teacher based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, offering singing lessons via Zoom.
Ventnor Park
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 Crab & Lobster Tap
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.
Permaculture Island
Welcome to our beautifully functional homestead, nestled in Niton on the Isle of Wight, where we offer a practical permaculture experience.
Ventnor Rugby Club
A very active amateur rugby club on the Isle of Wight, reformed in 1974.
Ventnor & District Rings League
Rings is a traditional pub game. Ventnor & District Rings is one of the last remaining leagues on the Isle of Wight.
Roger Holmes - Pianist, Toastmaster & Celebrant
As well as being a professional pianist, Roger Holmes is also an independent celebrant and event toastmaster, based on the Isle of Wight.
Walking with the Worsleys
A 6 mile circular walk, starting at Godshill, which takes you through beautiful downland that lies between the villages of Wroxall and Whitwell.
Language Format
Language Format provides French and Spanish Language Tutoring in Ventnor.
Binnel Bay
A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.
Nick Page Trio
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.
Friendship Group 60+
Friendship Group 60+ meet on Thursday afternoons @ 2-4pm for afternoon tea & cake, putting and table tennis.
Spring Hill Garden
Small but very pretty garden in the centre of town.
Stokey Woodall - RYA Yachtmaster & Astro Navigation Courses
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.
Ventnor Arts Club
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.
St Lawrence Peace Garden
A small but pretty garden adjacent to the Old Church in St Lawrence, with benches and a beautiful sea view.
Wroxall Badminton
For anyone who plays badminton on the Isle of Wight. League and non league players.
Wroxall Roller Skating
Wroxall roller skating takes place at Stenbury Hall - Wroxall's Community venue - fortnightly on a Friday at 6pm.
Niton & Whitwell Horticultural Society
The Society was founded in 1866, affiliated with RHS and IWHS Reg Charity No 1003229 Isle of Wight.
Wroxall Table Tennis
Table table matches for juniors and adults.
Steephill Cove
The most picturesque chocolate-box cove with a few pretty eateries and a smooth sandy beach.
Tash's Community Gardens
Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.
Games Afternoon @ Ventnor Exchange
Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games.
Up Your Improv @ Ventnor Exchange
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.
The Isle of Wight Gun Club
Welcome to the Isle of Wight Gun Club in Godshill, one of the best clay shooting locations on the Isle of Wight.
Lin's Victorian St Lawrence Walk
This 5 mile walk takes you around St Lawrence and on to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
The Women's Institute (WI) Whitwell
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.
Telling Tales Writers Group @ Ventnor Exchange
Writers are invited to share their work to test new writing and gain feedback in a supportive environment.
Badminton for Kids
Badminton games for kids 9+, every last Monday of the month in Ventnor.
Lin's Ventnor to Lower Hyde Walk
A 5.3 mile linear walk from Ventnor to Lower Hyde on the outskirts of Shanklin.
Sun Drum Forest Circus Skills Club
Mondays are getting even more exciting! Join us at St Margarets Community Hall for our circus skills club. Any age and abilities welcome.
Shanklin to Ventnor Walk
Shanklin to Ventnor walk 4.6 miles/7.3km | 3.5 hours | moderate.
Dinosaur Labyrinth & Flowersbrook Stepping Stones
Negotiate the Dinosaur Turf Labyrinth near Ventnor, and cross Flowers Brook on the stepping stones.
Ventnor Cascade Gardens & Rene Howe Walk
Pretty gardens offering an elevated view of Ventnor Bay. Rene Howe Walk connects the town with the esplanade.
G.I.V.E. - Green Island Veg Economy
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 Volunteer
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.
Ventnor Golf Club
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.
Wroxall Stream Trail
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.
Ventnor Football Club
The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom
Wheelchair Friendly Walk - Bonchurch to Ventnor
A wheelchair friendly walk of about a mile, from Bonchurch to Ventnor, with parking, toilets and refreshments on route.
St Lawrence Table Tennis Club
Twice-weekly table tennis session at St Lawrence Village Hall with the St Lawrence Lizards team.
The Women's Institute (WI) Niton
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.
Long Island Stompers
Regular Modern Line Dance class in Wroxall. We also offer dance workshops for weddings, parties and other events.
The Mill Bay & The Plaice To Be
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.
Tee in the Park
Tee in the Park - cafe with a putting green, giant outdoor games, regular live music and ice creams.
Margate Glass
Margate Glass is based at Ingrams Yard in Ventnor, and produces handmade contemporary stained glass.
3rd Ventnor Scout Group
3rd Ventnor Scout Group for 6 to 14 year olds.
White Horse Inn 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.
Red Squirrel Trail
A family friendly cycling and walking trail from Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.
St Lawrence Village Hall Social Club
KELVIN'S BAR is St Lawrence's very own pop-up social club at the Village Hall.
Ventnor Heritage Centre Museum
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.
Ventnor Guitar Club Open Mic
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!
Wheelchair Friendly Walk - Ventnor to St Lawrence
A wheelchair-friendly walk from Ventnor to St Lawrence, with parking, toilets and refreshments along the route. Approx 4.5 miles.
Pepperpot & Hoy Momument Walk
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.
St Lawrence to Whitwell Walk
A 1.5 mile walk from the village of St Lawrence to the White Horse pub in Whitwell.
Monks Bay
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.
Stenbury Trail
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 Undercliff Caves
There are two inland caves in the undercliff to explore - Elephant Hole and The Spider Cave.
Wroxall Woollies
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.
Scottish Country Dancing
Release those endorphins! Scottish Country Dancing - a great way to keep fit and have fun.
Ventnor Skatepark
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.
Sheepwash Raceway
Sheepwash Raceway is a BRCA affiliated outdoor, fully astro, off-road Radio Control track, located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
The White Lion
The White Lion is a traditional and welcoming pub, in the heart of Niton village. Awarded 1 AA Rosette - 2022 - 2024.
First Aid Point Ventnor (Summer Season)
First Aid Point by the main beach along Ventnor Esplanade.
Rocken End Beach
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.
Better Days Ventnor Mermaids
Better Days Ventnor Mermaids is a sea dipping and swimming group based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Ventnor Comic Jazz Band - UCC
All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order… and one or two of us ain't arrived yet !!
Blue Plaques of Ventnor
Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.
Nothing 2 Lose
Nothin' 2 Lose is an uncle / nephew acoustic covers duo on the Isle of Wight, performing upbeat acoustic tunes on acoustic guitar and drums.
Wheelers Bay
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.
Cripple Path Circular Walk Niton
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.
Ventnor Tennis Club
Ventnor Tennis Club is situated in the shadow of St. Boniface Downs. There are 4 hard courts, 1 pair of courts and 2 single courts.
Studio Delma
Studio Delma is a decorative arts studio based on the Isle of Wight founded by artist India Delma Allin.
Steph Tutton BODYBLISSLOVE
Expressing your hidden emotions through movement & colour in a messy way might be something you are longing for - COME & EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THE STUDIO.
Ventnor Townswomen's Guild
Ventnor Townswomen's Guild meet at St Catherine's Church side hall every month.
1st Wroxall Scout Group
1st Wroxall Scout Group for 8 to 14 year olds.
Ventnor Exchange Book Club
The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing.
Ventnor Sewing Club @ Ventnor Exchange
Join the Ventnor Sewing Club at their fortnightly gatherings in the Exchange!
Knit and Natter @ The Library
On Wednesday come along to Ventnor Library for Knit and Natter. Meet other knitters, and have a cuppa and a natter.
Lin's Wroxall Downs Bluebells Walk
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.
Niton Football Club
Niton F.C. based on the Isle of Wight. Competing in Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League 2 and Combination 2.
St Lawrence Lower Cliff Walk
A walk less than two miles long. Takes about an hour, allowing for time enjoying the views, flora and fauna.
Ventnor Social Club
Social Club in Upper Ventnor.
Esplanade Paddling Pool & Pavement Games
Ventnor's 'Isle of Wight' shaped paddling pool and a selection of kids pavement games.
Ventnor Guitar Club
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.
Lucan
Lucan sings and plays acoustic covers from the 50s to the 00s in his hometown of Ventnor, and all over the Isle of Wight.
NT Views of Ventnor Walking Trail
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.
Better Days Singers
A fun community singing group held fortnightly on Saturdays at the Better Days Cafe in Ventnor.
Friday Film Night
Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.
Nick Page
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.
Church of St Mary and St Rhadegund
A 12th Century church in Whitwell, which holds a monthly Parish Communion every third Sunday at 9am.
Longshoreman's Museum & Gift Shop
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.
Knit and Knatter @ St Lawrence
Knit and Knatter every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm, at St Lawrence Village Hall
Ventnor Bay Charters
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.
Ventnor and District Local History Society
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.
Ventnor Bay
Ventnor's main beach, with an array of eateries and shops, and dog friendly out of season.
Let's Dance - Kids Dance Classes
Learn an array of dance styles - HIPHOP, CLASSICAL, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ & MORE. Let's Dance kids dance classes are held in Lowtherville, Ventnor.
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Beaches
Walking
Parks and Gardens
Live Music
Clubs & Groups
Hobbies
History
Games
Skateboarding
Dog Friendly
Film
Comedy and Theatre
Museums
Tourist Attraction
Wheelchair Accessible
Kids & Toddlers
Cycling & Bike Hire
Boat Trips & Sailing
Guided Tours
Fishing
Teenagers & Young Adults
Tourist Information
Sport & Sports Clubs
Education
Watersports
Equestrian
Allotments
Social Clubs
Volunteering
Dance
Art & Crafts