Things To Do

Rew Valley Sports Centre

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

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

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

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

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.

The White Horse in Whitwell on the Isle of Wight has been holding charity quiz nights for a number of years, raising money for local charities & good causes.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

The Social is a monthly gathering for creatives of all kinds at Ventnor Exchange on the Isle of Wight. A night of live DJ's, chilled bar vibes and an opportunity to meet new people.

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

Ventnor Cricket Club is the Isle of Wight’s most successful cricket club, both on and off the field. The main sports hall is available for hire for parties.

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.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in 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.

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

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

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

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

Ventnor's carnival tradition dates back almost 140 years and is a spectacular annual event here on the Isle of Wight.

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

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 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.

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

Come and join our new monthly Meet and Draw Group at Ventnor Library on the Isle of Wight.

Niton Harbour Club is a fishing / angling club located in Castlehaven on the Isle of Wight.

The MacNoughton-Howe Festival is a 2-day event in Ventnor, held in October, which showcases amateur artistic talent 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.

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

Beautiful Bonchurch Village has a vibrant community spirit, seaside, the pond, an 11th century church and a wealth of hidden history. The village hosts a number of annual events organised by the Bonchurch Community Association.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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..

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

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.

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.

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

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.

According to a local record, in the 1830s most of Niton village was involved in smuggling. This 4.5 mile trail takes you to 14 sites of interest.

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

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.

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

Celebrating our Diamond anniversary in 2024, we are a thriving group. We meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, at 2pm in Whitwell Village Hall.

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.

This walks of approximately 2.4 miles is a much gentler way up to Ventnor Downs to see the bluebells and the goats.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 circular walk of 4 miles taking in elevated views of downland and the coastline, Ventnor Radar Station, and the pretty village of Bonchurch with its old churches and Victorian houses.

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

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

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

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 wheelchair-friendly walk from Ventnor to St Lawrence, with parking, toilets and refreshments along the route. Approx 4.5 miles.

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

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

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The Spyglass Inn is a mariners themed, traditional pub on the seafront at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. FOOD SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK.

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!

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.

A place to hire kayaks and body boards, at picturesque Steephill Cove and its photogenic array of lobster pots and fishing boats.

The Victorian Parish Church in St Lawrence, near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, is open daily from 10am-4pm, with regular weekly services.

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.