Things To Do

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall.

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

WatEVva is a rock covers band in Ventnor, the weird capital of the Isle of Wight. Dancers get your rocking shoes ready. It’s going to be a good night.

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

A 12th Century church in Whitwell, which holds a monthly Parish Communion every third Sunday at 9am.

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

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.

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.

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!).

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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.

Niton's community library offer much more than books. Come in and see.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The Volunteer in Ventnor is the original smallest pub on the Isle of Wight, and it is famed for its selection of fine real ales. It is popular with the Ventnor locals but everyone is made welcome.

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

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

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

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.

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

The Stonelands Project is based in Niton Undercliff and is to see young people, who have become disengaged or struggling with things, rediscover hope and purpose through agricultural work. We also sell fresh home-grown vegetables.

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

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.

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

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

1st Wroxall Scout Group for 8 to 14 year olds.

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.

Community skatepark open 24 hours.

A 2.5 mile circular walk from Niton village on the Isle of Wight, taking in Niton Undercliff and the dramatic geology along the Cripple Path.

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

A community run cinema based in the Old School building in Niton village, on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight.

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.

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.

Local Community Youth Club providing activities and enrichment for young people aged 9-16.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Knit and Knatter every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm, at St Lawrence Village Hall on the Isle of Wight

Welcome to our beautifully functional homestead, nestled in Niton on the Isle of Wight, where we offer a practical permaculture experience.

Rings is a traditional pub game. Ventnor & District Rings is one of the last remaining leagues on the Isle of Wight.

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

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.

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

Ventnor Artists Collective is a membership organisation which brings together creative visual artists living in and around Ventnor in the Isle of Wight.

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

Wroxall Book Club meets every second Tuesday of the month, in the Stenbury Hall Community Library. We choose a different book each month, and vary the theme, then meet together to discuss likes, dislikes and general thoughts.

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

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.

A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

A leafy stroll through a small, tranquil woodland in St Lawrence, managed by Gift to Nature.

A relatively easy walk, that is exhilarating at all times of the year, with a winter bonus of sunsets over the English Channel.

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

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

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

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

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.

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