Things To Do

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

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

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

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.

Borrow eNewspapers, eMagazines, eComics, eBooks, and eAudiobooks for FREE using your Isle of Wight library card membership.

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.

Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.

Learn photography for FREE and relax in a safe, friendly, environment. Aimed at 16-25 year olds, the monthly sessions are held at Ventnor Exchange 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.

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

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

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

Ventnor's carnival tradition dates back almost 140 years and is a spectacular annual event here 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.

1st Wroxall Scout Group has two sections - Cubs and Scouts - for 8 to 14 year olds on the Isle of Wight.

Kids Colouring Club every Saturday at Ventnor Library on the Isle of Wight. FREE fun for all the family.

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.

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

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

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

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..

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

Edward Edwards Community Library in Niton on the Isle of Wight. Offering much more than books.

Relax and sketch anything that takes your fancy with our fortnightly morning art group at Ventnor Exchange on 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.

Looking for things for kids to do in the holidays on the Isle of Wight? Wild Wondering Beach and Forest School offers unique sessions that combine beach and forest adventures, creating immersive outdoor experiences for children to explore, learn, and grow.

The home of Ventnor FC at Watcombe Bottom

Come and join our Knit and Natter group in Niton Library on the Isle of Wight.

Rew Valley Sports Centre

Regular Modern Line Dance class in Wroxall. We also offer dance workshops for weddings, parties and other events.

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.

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's unique theatre, craft beer bar and record store. Developing a unique creative community in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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.

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

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.

Niton Tots Playgroup is for anyone with babies and pre-schoolers. Every Friday morning in the hall by the Methodist Church in Niton on the Isle of Wight.

Carnaby Diner is a 60s & 70s themed tea room in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Eat in or Take Away. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options Available. Dog Friendly.

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

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

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

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

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.

Singing teacher based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, offering singing lessons via Zoom.

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

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.

Rhyme Time happens every Friday morning at Ventnor Library on the Isle of Wight. Bring your babies and toddlers along for a FREE singing and music session.

Scarecrow is an Irish and Folk band, playing a mix of energetic Irish, Folk, and laid-back music. Based in Ventnor but available for gigs across 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 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.

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

The recreation ground at Wroxall is owned by the Parish Council. It is available for recreational use by the community.

Ventnor Rotary - caring about our community on the Isle of Wight.

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

Drift Dance School offers dance classes for children of all ages and abilities. Held in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

A chance to meet with parents and carers of young children and babies, in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.

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

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

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

Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture is small Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

The Sharpetones band play an eclectic mix of delta and Chicago blues, through ’50s jazz-tinged numbers, to present-day interpretations of the genre. Based in Ventnor, but they play all over the Isle of Wight.

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

Learn an array of dance styles - HIPHOP, CLASSICAL, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ & MORE. Let's Dance kids dance classes are held in Lowtherville, Ventnor.

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

St Lawrence Pop-Up-Bar is St Lawrence's very own monthly social evenings at the Village Hall near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

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.

Sue Lowday is a contemporary leather and metal worker, handcrafting exquisite leather bags, wallets, belts and other goods in Bonchurch near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Also Jewellery / Metalsmithing and Leatherwork courses.

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

Local library, warm space, community pantry donation point and venue for craft events. Located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Kingates Grange is a professional and friendly livery & training yard in Niton on the Isle of Wight. Plus horse riding lessons.

Lo & Behold Glass is based at Ingrams Yard in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, and produces handmade contemporary stained glass.

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

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

Thursday afternoon community cafe at Wroxall Methodist Church on the Isle of Wight.

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

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.

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