Things To Do

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Rew Valley Sports Centre

This small arable field is managed with wildlife in mind. Here you will find rare cornfield flowers which were once plentiful in our countryside, a beetle bank and flocks of farmland birds.

Discover the best new music, circus, comedy, cabaret and theatre at the Isle of Wight’s largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe.

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.

Ashley Park is a small, park-like area in Hambrough Road, Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, which overlooks the sea and Ventnor Cascade.

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

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.

A community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

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.

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

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's 'Seabreeze' playground has a gorgeous view over the bay.

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

A family friendly cycling and walking trail from Wroxall on 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.

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

Table table matches for juniors and adults.

This is a flat, paved 4.5 mile walk from Ventnor, along Undercliff Drive to St Lawrence and back again, suitable for all weathers

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

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

Carnaby Diner is a 60s & 70s themed tea room in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. A lovely retro feel with background music and memorabilia from the era. Eat in or Take Away. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options Available. Dog Friendly.

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

First Aid Point by the main beach along Ventnor Esplanade.

Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.

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.

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

Ben has been writing songs for over 15 years and you may have even seen him perform on the Island in recent years. He lives in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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

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

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

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

Grazers Cafe is located at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall. There is no entry fee into the sanctuary, so you can just pop along to the cafe.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Established in 1987, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall provides a home to donkeys that are homeless, abandoned, or in need. FREE ENTRY 7 DAYS A WEEK. Volunteering opportunities.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Shanklin to Ventnor walk 4.6 miles/7.3km | 3.5 hours | moderate.

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

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.

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

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

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

This 2.4 mile circular walk takes you around the pretty village of Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight, and down to a couple of rocky coves looking out to the English Channel.

The Crab & Lobster Tap in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight hosts a weekly quiz night every Thursday, raising money for local charities & good causes.

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.

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.

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

Parkinson’s Table Tennis and Social Group happens every third Wednesday of every month, 2pm till 4pm, at Stenbury Hall in Wroxall.

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

An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

We are a small group of charity knitters, based in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight, who love making things for good causes. Come and join our group and enjoy knitting and crafting in friendly company.

A small and pretty garden with benches and a beautiful sea view, located adjacent to the Old 12th Century Church in St Lawrence on the Isle of Wight.

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

Niton Harbour Club is a fishing / angling club located in Castlehaven on 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.

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 stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

St Lawrence Pop-Up Pub is St Lawrence's very own pop-up social club at the Village Hall near 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.

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 well equipped playground with pretty views over fields.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A Facebook group for people to discuss and share pictures and information on the history of Niton and the Undercliff and the surrounding villages.

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

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

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

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.

More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!

The Ben Stubbs Band is headed by Ben, a professional musician, singer and songwriter based in Ventnor 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 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.