Things To Do

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

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.

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

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

Improvised comedy is a great way to build confidence, form trust and gain experience thinking on your feet. The workshop is designed for those who are new to the form as well as those wanting an exciting refresher.

Gift to Nature's Rew Down nature reserve, perched up at the top of Ventnor. See the fantastic views across the countryside and coast, as well as a little history from World War 2.

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

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.

More than 50 years delivering fun, laughter and drama!

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

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Language Format provides French and Spanish Language Tutoring in Ventnor.

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.

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.

Friday Film Night at St Catherine's Church.

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.

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Lovely traditional pub in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere with home cooked food, good ales, sports & entertainment.

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 short circular walk from Whitwell, via the outskirts of Niton 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.

First Aid Point by the main beach along Ventnor Esplanade.

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

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

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

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

All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order… and one or two of us ain't arrived yet !! The Ventnor Comic Jazz Band is one of the Isle of Wight's gems.

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

Lucia Para is an Italian artist and illustrator, trained as a landscape painter in Florence, now living on the Isle of Wight

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

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.

Ventnor Carnival is a Committee Run Association which has been running for 136 years in 2025.

A short 2.6 mile paved walk from Ventnor to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Ventnor's 'Isle of Wight' shaped paddling pool and a selection of kids pavement games.

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

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

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.

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

Niton F.C. based on the Isle of Wight. Competing in Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League 2 and Combination 2.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Table table matches for juniors and adults.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Rew Valley Sports Centre