Things To Do

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 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.

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

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

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.

Ventnor Film Society has been in existence since 2005. Our aim is to bring recent world films which would otherwise get only a limited commercial screening to a community audience.

Better Days Ventnor Mermaids is a sea dipping and swimming group based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

The Ventnor Darlings - unintentionally innovative, musically adequate, sometimes fictitious, always well dressed.

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

A linear walk of about 4.5 miles miles from the town of Ventnor, taking the top cliff path along the Undercliff before dropping down to The Buddle Inn at Niton.

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.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

The Ventnor Folk Club meets monthly, at 7pm on the third Friday of the month, at Better Days Cafe in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Often seen playing at The Crab and Lobster Tap in Ventnor, and in his band WatEVva, Mark sings and plays soft rock covers on acoustic guitar.

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

Find out what's on in Ventnor with the Isle of Wight Gig Guide. Live music, spoken word and comedy.

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.

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.

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

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.

An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.

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

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

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..

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Ventnor Pirate Festival is a 4 day event on the Isle of Wight, held during Ventnor's Carnival Week in August.

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

Nothin' 2 Lose is a Ventnor based uncle / nephew acoustic covers duo on the Isle of Wight, performing upbeat acoustic tunes on acoustic guitar and drums.

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 there-and-back walk of about 5 miles along the east-west road above Ventnor and St Lawrence.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Basketball games for kids 9+, every 1st Wednesday 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.

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.

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

DJ Kaf-Tan....Funky Soul Sister... ♥️ and host of Sunday Soul Sessions on Rare Groove Radio and DJ on the Isle of Wight.

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Scarecrow is an Irish and Folk band, playing a mix of energetic Irish, Folk, and laid-back music across the Isle of Wight.

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

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

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.

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