Things To Do

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Expressing your hidden emotions through movement & colour in a messy way might be something you are longing for - COME & EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THE STUDIO.

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

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

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 stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

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.

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

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

The Society was founded in 1866, affiliated with RHS and IWHS Reg Charity No 1003229 Isle of Wight.

A fun community singing group held fortnightly on Saturdays at the Better Days Cafe in Ventnor.

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.

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.

Better Days Ventnor Mermaids is a sea dipping and swimming group based in Ventnor on 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Writers are invited to share their work to test new writing and gain feedback in a supportive environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 informal group that meets at Ventnor Exchange, for anyone interested in long-form creative writing projects, such as novels, screenplays and plays.

An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.

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.

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.

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

Professional and friendly livery & training yard.

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flowers Brook Meadow in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, is a place to stop, listen and breathe. And enjoy a stroll or a picnic (or both!).

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

Basketball games for kids 9+, every 1st Wednesday of the month in Ventnor.

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.

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

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

The beach at Watershoot Bay is accessed via a steep and somewhat challenging path, but with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.

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

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.

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

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

Old High Hat Tunnel St Lawrence is a 619-yard tunnel that opened in 1897 and remained in use for a further 55 years until the line closed in 1952.

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

Join the Ventnor Sewing Club at their fortnightly gatherings in the Exchange!

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.

As well as being a professional pianist, Roger Holmes is also an independent celebrant and event toastmaster, based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

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

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.

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

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.

There are two inland caves in the undercliff to explore - Elephant Hole and The Spider Cave.

Pretty gardens offering an elevated view of Ventnor Bay. Rene Howe Walk connects the town with the esplanade.

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.

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.

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.

Follow the same path that pilgrims of the Middle Ages once trod. It's an interesting walk that takes in some breathtaking scenery.

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

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.

A 3 mile coastal walk from Ventnor to Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight.

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

The Royal British Legion Social Club Ventnor, is a members club used by the local community on the Isle of Wight. Live music regularly held.

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

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

The best open mic jam in the south of the Isle of Wight. Every second and fourth Monday evening each month, in Whitwell near Ventnor.

Language Format provides French and Spanish Language Tutoring in Ventnor.

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

Studio Delma is a decorative arts studio based on the Isle of Wight founded by artist India Delma Allin.

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

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.

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

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

An 8 mile circular walk to the west of Ventnor, with some challenging climbs that will reward you with expansive views of countryside and coastland. You will visit the Pepperpot, the Hoy Monument, and Niton along the route.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at St Lawrence Undercliff Woods.

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

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.

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.

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