Things To Do

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

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.

All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order… and one or two of us ain't arrived yet !! The Ventnor Comic Jazz Band is one of the Isle of Wight's gems.

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

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.

An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.

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

A well equipped playground with pretty views over fields.

Twice-weekly table tennis session at St Lawrence Village Hall on the Isle of Wight.

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

The Mill Bay Pub, located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, has been holding charity quiz nights for years, and has raised £000s for local charities & local groups.

WatEVva is a rock covers band in Ventnor, the weird capital of the Isle of Wight. Dancers get your rocking shoes ready. It’s going to be a good night.

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.

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.

Ventnor Carnival is a Committee Run Association which has been running for 136 years in 2025.

In a quiet corner of Ventnor's award winning Park on the Isle of Wight is a Putting Green also serving refreshments.Tee in the Park - cafe with a putting green, giant outdoor games, regular live music and ice creams.

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.

A lovely isolated bay with a sand & shingle beach, and an interesting history.

The Ventnor Carnival Dog Show on the isle of Wight happens every year and is very popular - a favourite in everyone's calendar.

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

Small but very pretty garden in the centre of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Ventnor Artists Collective is a membership organisation which brings together creative visual artists living in and around Ventnor in the Isle of Wight.

A circular walk of 3.75 miles taking in Ventnor Park, some woodland in St Lawrence, and the old Ventnor West railway station.

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

JC and Angelina perform old-time jazz, country and blues, and heartfelt ballads across the Isle of Wight. See them every week at the Spyglass in Ventnor, as well as other venues across the Island.

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

The HSBC bar is situated in the centre of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, and is just a stones throw from a large car park. It is well presented with a very well stocked bar and a wide variety of drinks.

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

A community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

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

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

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

Friendly, cosy, traditional village pub in Whitwell on the Isle of Wight, 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.

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.

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

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

This 3.5 mile walk starts at the top of the town of Ventnor, takes in Paradise Walk, the old Ventnor West Station building, and finishes back in the centre of town.

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.

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.

The Ventnor Guitar Club meet every Monday afternoon and also host a monthly Sunday Open Mic at The Spyglass in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

A 3.5 mile walk around the southern-most tip of the Isle of Wight that takes in sweeping views of the Island.

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

The Annual Duck Race takes place at Flowersbrook in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight on the Saturday of the Easter weekend.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

A 1.5 mile walk from the village of St Lawrence to the White Horse pub in Whitwell.

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

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.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

Monday Zumba classes at Ventnor Baptist Hall on the Isle of Wight

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The 6.3 mile Charles Dickens Trail has been created as a tribute to the 175th anniversary of Charles Dickens last visit to the Isle of Wight in the summer of 1849 with his family.

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

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

Tucked away in North Street in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, is a kids play park with swings and slides.

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.

One way to go from Ventnor to Godshill is over Stenbury Down, but this is the lower and relatively flat route of 3.3 miles..

A very active amateur rugby club in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, reformed in 1974. The clubhouse is also a venue for hire for functions.

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.

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 Ventnor Angling Club on the Isle of Wight was founded in the 1940s.

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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.

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

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

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!

Running since 1980, the Boxing Day Swim is one of Ventnor's must-do events.

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

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.

Summer Busking on the Isle of Wight at Ventnor Cascade every Saturday during summer (good weather only).

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.

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.

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

Wight Witch Tarot is based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and offers insightful and intuitive readings either at your home, mine, or over the phone.

A lush, Art Deco, clubby lounge and bar in the centre of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. A place to relax, meet friends and enjoy a programme of films, music, cabaret and more.

The community orchard in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight was a new project for 2025, to provide free fruit to the community.

The St. Lawrence heritage trails come in two parts. This one is the Coastal Trail (5.4k/3.4 miles) and requires suitable footwear as it can be wet and slippery after rain. Reasonable fitness is required.

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.

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 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

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

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

The Ventnor Summer Festival, held on the Isle of Wight, is a 2 day event that celebrates the splendid Victorian town of Ventnor, its community and its many businesses.

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.

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

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

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