Things To Do

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

The Ventnor School of Mosaic group meets every Friday morning at Ventnor Community Shed.

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

The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in Niton.

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.

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

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games.

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

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

A wheelchair friendly walk of about a mile, from Bonchurch to Ventnor, with parking, toilets and refreshments on route.

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

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

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

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 6.3 mile Charles Dickens Trail has been created as a tribute to the 175th anniversary of Charles Dickens last visit to the Isle of Wight in the summer of 1849 with his family.

Monthly quiz night at Stenbury Hall in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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

The Ventnor Angling Club on the Isle of Wight was founded in the 1940s.

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 best open mic jam in the south of the Isle of Wight. Every second and fourth Monday evening each month, in Whitwell near Ventnor.

A well equipped playground with pretty views over fields.

Starting at Shanklin Station and finishing in Wroxall, this 3.6 mile walk takes in a visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Friendship Group 60+ meet on Thursday afternoons @ 2-4pm for afternoon tea & cake, putting and table tennis.

A there-and-back walk of about 5 miles along the east-west road above Ventnor and St Lawrence.

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

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

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

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!).

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.

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

Pete ‘Stokey’ Woodall is one of the world’s most respected ocean racing teachers, specialising in Astro Navigation, Weather, Crew Training, and Ocean Rowing. He also offers RYA Ocean Yachtmaster online courses.

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

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.

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.

Planet Aware, the Isle of Wight's Coastal volunteers, is a community group dedicated to reducing marine plastic, pollution and raising awareness about how our lives impact the ocean.

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

The MacNoughton-Howe Festival is a 2-day event in Ventnor, held in October, which showcases amateur artistic talent on the Isle of Wight.

Ventnor's 'Seabreeze' playground has a gorgeous view over the bay.

Social Club in Upper Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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.

Weekly bingo at Stenbury Hall in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.

No beach, but it's a lovely walk along the concrete revetment from Ventnor to Bonchurch, with the bonus that it's wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

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.

We brighten up your town! Ventnor Enhancement Fund was created as a charity in 2006 to add those small embellishments to the town that official bodies do not provide.

The Victorian Parish Church in St Lawrence, near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, is open daily from 10am-4pm, with regular weekly services.

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

Pretty gardens with a stunning sea view.

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

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.

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.

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.

Community Drum Jam Circle for wellbeing! Workshops with Richard McMullin! Schools! Team Building! African drumming All levels.

A short circular walk from Whitwell, via the outskirts of Niton on the Isle of Wight.

The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. We provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Indoor short mat bowls at Niton Village Hall on the Isle of Wight.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The most picturesque chocolate-box cove with a few pretty eateries and a smooth sandy beach.

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

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 community based communal workplace for everyone aged 18+.

The St. Lawrence heritage trails come in two parts. This one is the Coastal Trail (5.4k/3.4 miles) and requires suitable footwear as it can be wet and slippery after rain. Reasonable fitness is required.

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.

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

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

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

A troupe of ukulele awesomeness based in Ventnor.

Expressing your hidden emotions through movement & colour in a messy way might be something you are longing for - COME & EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THE STUDIO.

Mick Davis lives in Ventnor and is available to hire for events across the Isle of Wight. He performs Soul, Contemporary and Dance songs.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

3rd Ventnor Scout Group for 6 to 14 year olds.

RAF St. Lawrence was constructed during WWII, and is located on the coast about two miles west of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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 monthly mid-week informal live shows, with card games, cheese boards and good vibes at Ventnor Exchange on the Isle of Wight.

Nestled in a breathtaking downland and cliff top setting, Ventnor Golf Club is the oldest club on the Island and boasts panoramic vistas of the countryside, mainland, and English Channel.

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

Brave Island is THE creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight. We’re a new type of platform created by Ventnor Exchange to provide mentoring, funding, experiences and training for young people interested in the creative industries.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at St Lawrence Undercliff Woods.

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.

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