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Zoom E-BIKE Hire
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.
Wroxall Roller Skating
Wroxall roller skating takes place at Stenbury Hall - Wroxall's Community venue - fortnightly on a Friday at 6pm.
Ventnor Artists' Collective
Ventnor Artists Collective is a membership organisation which brings together creative visual artists living in and around Ventnor in the Isle of Wight.
Language Format
Language Format provides French and Spanish Language Tutoring in Ventnor.
The Women's Institute (WI) Whitwell
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.
Esplanade Paddling Pool & Pavement Games
Ventnor's 'Isle of Wight' shaped paddling pool and a selection of kids pavement games.
Ventnor Film Society
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.
The Mill Bay Pub & Restaurant
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.
Carnaby Diner and Bowie's Bar
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.
Ventnor Park
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.
Lucan - Musician
Lucan sings and plays acoustic covers from the 50s to the 00s in his hometown of Ventnor, and all over the Isle of Wight.
Wroxall Allotments
An allotment for the residents of Wroxall.
Knit and Knatter @ St Lawrence
Knit and Knatter every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm, at St Lawrence Village Hall
Ventnor Exchange Community Choir
Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, this is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together.
Steephill Cove
The most picturesque chocolate-box cove with a few pretty eateries and a smooth sandy beach.
Wight Stitch Craft
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.
Flowers Brook Meadow
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!).
St Lawrence Peace Garden
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.
Margate Glass
Margate Glass is based at Ingrams Yard in Ventnor, and produces handmade contemporary stained glass.
First Aid Point Ventnor (Summer Season)
First Aid Point by the main beach along Ventnor Esplanade.
St Boniface Parish Church
This fine Victorian Parish Church is very much the centre of community life in Bonchurch village.
Ventnor Arts Club
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.
Ventnor Allotment Association
Ventnor Allotment Association manages Boniface Field allotment site in Ventnor for the benefit of the local community.
Ventnor and District Local History Society
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.
Lin's Ventnor to Steephill Cove
A 3 mile coastal walk from Ventnor to Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight.
Niton Football Club
Niton F.C. based on the Isle of Wight. Competing in Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League 2 and Combination 2.
G.I.V.E. - Green Island Veg Economy
Green Island Veg Economy (GIVE) is a Facebook page dedicated to all things which can be grown at home or on your allotment, and the insects and creatures who join you.
Mount Bay
A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.
Lin's Stenbury Down to Appuldurcombe Walk
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.
Bonchurch Community Association
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.
Meet and Draw Group at Ventnor Library
Come and join our new monthly Meet and Draw Group at Ventnor Library on the Isle of Wight.
Steephill Cove Kayaks & Boards
A place to hire kayaks and body boards, at picturesque Steephill Cove and its photogenic array of lobster pots and fishing boats.
Basketball for Kids
Basketball games for kids 9+, every 1st Wednesday of the month in Ventnor.
Niton & Whitwell Horticultural Society
The Society was founded in 1866, affiliated with RHS and IWHS Reg Charity No 1003229 Isle of Wight.
St Lawrence Old Church
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.
Wight Witch Tarot
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.
Lin's Wroxall Downs Bluebells Walk
Do this 2.5 mile walk in Springtime. Every year hundred of thousands of bluebells carpet the open ground on Wroxall Downs on the Isle of Wight. It's a magnificent sight.
3rd Ventnor Scout Group
3rd Ventnor Scout Group for 6 to 14 year olds.
Red Squirrel Trail
A family friendly cycling and walking trail from Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.
Longshoreman's Museum & Gift Shop
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.
The Isle of Wight Gun Club
Welcome to the Isle of Wight Gun Club in Godshill, one of the best clay shooting locations on the Isle of Wight.
Red Water Pump Trail
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.
HSBC - High Street Bar Co
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.
Royal British Legion Ventnor
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.
Ventnor Fringe (July)
Discover the best new music, circus, comedy, cabaret and theatre at the Isle of Wight’s largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe.
Better Days Ventnor Mermaids
Better Days Ventnor Mermaids is a sea dipping and swimming group based in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Parkinson's Table Tennis @ Stenbury Hall
Parkinson’s Table Tennis and Social Group happens every third Wednesday of every month, 2pm till 4pm, at Stenbury Hall in Wroxall.
Let's Dance - Kids Dance Classes
Learn an array of dance styles - HIPHOP, CLASSICAL, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ & MORE. Let's Dance kids dance classes are held in Lowtherville, Ventnor.
Lin's St Lawrence Cornfields Walk
A there-and-back walk of about 5 miles along the east-west road above Ventnor and St Lawrence.
Ventnor Bowling Club
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.
The Undercliff Caves
There are two inland caves in the undercliff to explore - Elephant Hole and The Spider Cave.
Sheepwash Raceway
Sheepwash Raceway is a BRCA affiliated outdoor, fully astro, off-road Radio Control track, located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Wheelchair Friendly Walk - Bonchurch to Ventnor
A wheelchair friendly walk of about a mile, from Bonchurch to Ventnor, with parking, toilets and refreshments on route.
Rew Valley Sports Centre
Rew Valley Sports Centre
Blakes Tea Hut
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.
White Horse Jam & Open Mic
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.
Ventnor Cascade Gardens & Rene Howe Walk
Pretty gardens offering an elevated view of Ventnor Bay. Rene Howe Walk connects the town with the esplanade.
Ventnor Heritage Centre Museum
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.
Ventnor Easter Duck Race
The Annual Duck Race takes place at Flowersbrook in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight on the Saturday of the Easter weekend.
Fire and Rescue Service - Ventnor
Ventnor Fire and Rescue Service operates from Fire Station JH78, which is staffed by volunteers.
The Niton Smugglers Trail
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.
Drawing Club @ Ventnor Exchange
Drawing Nights at Ventnor Exchange are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities!
White Horse Inn Whitwell
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.
DJ Kaf-Tan
DJ Kaf-Tan....Funky Soul Sister... ♥️ and host of Sunday Soul Sessions on Rare Groove Radio and DJ on the Isle of Wight.
St Lawrence Lower Cliff Walk
A walk less than two miles long. Takes about an hour, allowing for time enjoying the views, flora and fauna.
Beth Lockhart - Musician
Beth Lockhart is a talented singer and guitarist based in Ventnor. She writes her own songs and performs across the Isle of Wight.
The Sharpetones
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.
V.U.L.G.A. - Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly
A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.
St Lawrence Chain Home Radar Station
RAF St. Lawrence was constructed during WWII, and is located on the coast about two miles west of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Better Days Singers
A fun community singing group held fortnightly on Saturdays at the Better Days Cafe in Ventnor.
Ventnor Guitar Club Open Mic
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!
Ventnor Exchange Pub Quiz
Like all good local establishments we thought it was time for Ventnor Exchange to host a pub quiz !
Ventnor Flower Club
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.
Wheelchair Friendly Walk - Views of Ventnor
A short wheelchair-friendly meander with a glorious view of the English Channel and Ventnor Bay.
The Pepperpot Players
More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!
Nettlecombe Farm Fishing Lakes
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.
Monks Bay
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.
Shanklin to Ventnor Walk
Shanklin to Ventnor walk 4.6 miles/7.3km | 3.5 hours | moderate.
Sun Drum Forest Circus Skills Club
Mondays are getting even more exciting! Join us at St Margarets Community Hall for our circus skills club. Any age and abilities welcome.
Lin's St Boniface Down Walk
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.
Blue Plaques of Ventnor
Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.
The Crab & Lobster Tap
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.
Wroxall Recreation Ground
The recreation ground at Wroxall is owned by the Parish Council. It is available for recreational use by the community.
Ventnor & District Rings League
Rings is a traditional pub game. Ventnor & District Rings is one of the last remaining leagues on the Isle of Wight.
Edward Edwards Community Library Niton
Niton's community library offer much more than books. Come in and see.
Scottish Country Dancing
Release those endorphins! Scottish Country Dancing - a great way to keep fit and have fun.
Ventnor 'Y' Station
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.
Stenbury Hall Quiz Night
Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.
Spring Hill Garden
Small but very pretty garden in the centre of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
The Buddle Smugglers Inn
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.
Ventnor Historic Beer Walk
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.
Lin's Gentle Ventnor Downs Walk
This walks of approximately 2.4 miles is a much gentler way up to Ventnor Downs to see the bluebells and the goats.
Wroxall Woollies
We are a small group of charity knitters, based in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight, who love making things for good causes. Come and join our group and enjoy knitting and crafting in friendly company.
Permaculture Island
Welcome to our beautifully functional homestead, nestled in Niton on the Isle of Wight, where we offer a practical permaculture experience.
Ventnor Outdoor Gym & Playground
Free outdoor gym on the upper level of Ventnor Park.
Ventnor Youth F.C.
Ventnor's football club for under 16s. A very active club with teams from various age groups starting from Under 6s.
Telling Tales Writers Group @ Ventnor Exchange
Writers are invited to share their work to test new writing and gain feedback in a supportive environment.
Rocken End Beach
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.
St Lawrence Top Cliff Walk
A relatively easy walk, that is exhilarating at all times of the year, with a winter bonus of sunsets over the English Channel.
Friday Film Night
Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.
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