Things To Do

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

The HSBC bar is situated in the centre of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, and is just a stones throw from a large car park. It is well presented with a very well stocked bar and a wide variety of drinks.

Table table matches for juniors and adults.

Lucan sings and plays acoustic covers from the 50s to the 00s in his hometown of Ventnor, and all over the Isle of Wight.

Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.

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

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

Famed as the first ever real inn on the Isle of Wight, The Crab & Lobster Tap in Ventnor is a quirky little side street pub, with a big and welcoming atmosphere. Live music often played.

A quaint little church that is a bit out of the way, but worth a visit if you are in the area. Unusually, the doors are normally unlocked so you can walk around.

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

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

Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.

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.

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

Wight Witch Tarot is based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and offers insightful and intuitive readings either at your home, mine, or over the phone.

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.

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.

Drawing Nights at Ventnor Exchange are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities!

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

The Red Water Pump Trail is a short stroll around Whitwell on the Isle of Wight, looking for the red water pumps, before heading into the White Horse pub for lunch.

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

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

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.

Release those endorphins! Scottish Country Dancing - a great way to keep fit and have fun.

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

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.

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

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

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

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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

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.

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.

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

A small secluded cove located just east of St Catherine's Lighthouse. The bay is popular with cold water swimmers as well as being a base for fishing boats and sailing dinghies.

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

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

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.

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

Come and join our new monthly Meet and Draw Group at Ventnor Library 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.

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

Beth Lockhart is a talented singer and guitarist based in Ventnor. She writes her own songs and performs across the Isle of Wight.

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.