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Things to do in Ventnor

There are lots of things to do in Ventnor and the surrounding area whatever the weather. The beaches and Ventnor promenade offer a lot of options for activities, but further into Ventnor town there are a number of vintage shops and antique stores that has made Ventnor a very popular shopping destination, even appealing to famous celebrities like Kate Moss!

To the East of the town is Bonchurch, which is a stunning village where Charles Dickens once stayed. Stooped in history Bonchurch offers some great walks, and there is also a fanastic secluded beach.

For some ideas of what to see and do in and around Ventnor see the list below.

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Ventnor Fringe

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Festival

VENTNOR

Ventnor Fringe is a unique celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.

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From:

18 July 2025to27 July 2025
Ventnor Beach

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Beach

VENTNOR

Ventnor beach is the southernmost holiday beach on the Isle of Wight and is well-loved by locals and visitors alike.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Steephill Cove

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Beach

Ventnor

Tucked away at the foot of the Ventnor Undercliff area, and only accessible by foot is one of the Isle of Wight’s true hidden gems; Steephill Cove.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Ventnor Botanic Garden

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Botanic Garden

St Lawrence

Here at Ventnor Botanic Garden we grow around 6,000 species of rare and exotic plants and trees in 22 acres. The garden is unrivalled for its collections of sub-tropical plants grown unprotected outdoors, capable of doing so due to our unique…

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter

St Johns Road, Wroxall

Join in the fun with our Easter Egg Hunt this Easter weekend! Follow the trail around the sanctuary and pick up a sweet treat in the café.
Running from 18 - 21 April, you can join in the fun and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt for free at the Isle…

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18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025
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Blackgang Chine - Victoria's Island Trail

CHALE

Blackgang Chine received the royal seal of approval when Queen Victoria visited in August 1853 to see the skeleton of the whale that had washed up near the Needles – it was Blackgang Chine’s very first attraction which is still on view today.
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The Royal - Victoria's Island Trail

VENTNOR

In Victorian times Ventnor became a fashionable holiday and health resort not least because Sir James Clark, Queen Victoria's surgeon recommended the health-giving properties of Ventnor's climate. The Ventnor Hotel was re-named The Royal Hotel after…

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Ventnor Botanic Garden - Victoria's Island Trail

St Lawrence

The former Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, founded in 1868 in the Victorian heyday of ‘taking the cure’ at the seaside is now Ventnor Botanic Garden. The “Chusan Palm” Trachycarpus fortune are the oldest palms in the British Isles…

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Ventnor Downs

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Enviromental Attraction

Ventnor

Enjoy the dramatic views from the highest point on the Island.

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
St Catherine's Oratory - The Pepperpot

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Tower

CHALE

The tall, octagonal tower, the shell of a medieval lighthouse, was built in 1314 as a penance for stealing wine from a merchant ship that ran aground on the treacherous rocks of Atherfield Ledge.
The cargo of 174 casks, from Edward II's Duchy…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Old Church of St Lawrence

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Church / Chapel

ST LAWRENCE

The tiny St Lawrence, Old Church, is probably of 13th century origin. It sits on a hillside in the Undercliff, west of Ventnor.
The church was simple rectangle until a chancel was added in 1842. The nave has a coved ceiling and windows of…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
St Boniface Old Church

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Church / Chapel

BONCHURCH

The church was rebuilt in the 11th century, with the bell cote dating from the 16th century as does the bell. The muraled north wall is said to be from as early as the 7th century. The south porch was added in the 19th century.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
St Lawrence Parish Church

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Church / Chapel

ST LAWRENCE

This Victorian church was designed by the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1878. The interior has hardly altered since the church was built.
The stained glass windows are mainly by Morris & Co., and date from about 1873. They were originally…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Prehistoric Plants at Ventnor Botanic Garden

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Dinosaurs

ST LAWRENCE

At Ventnor Botanic Garden you will be able to collect a Walking with Dinosaur Plants Trail Map (when paying full admission) and head out into the Garden to discover the modern relatives of these prehistoric plants. With the Trail Map adults and…

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Ventnor Children's Carnival

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Carnival

VENTNOR

Fun for all the family at Ventnor Carnival's Children's Procession!
See website for route details.

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From:

13 Aug 2025to13 Aug 2025
Sunset Sessions with Judge Jules at Blackgang Chine

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Special Events

VENTNOR

SOLD OUT - Check out Sunset Sessions with Nathan Dawe instead on the 16th & 17th August - tickets are still available
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Sunset Sessions Presents Nathan Dawe

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Music

Ventnor

Chart topping music producer and DJ Nathan Dawe takes to the stage for the second Sunset Sessions of the Summer.
This unique, adult only cliff top party sees guests dance the night away to a line up of DJ's whilst the sun sets along side them.…

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Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine

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Family

VENTNOR

Get ready to dance the night away as the family party returns to Blackgang Chine for summer 2025! Watch as the sun sets behind the cliffs and Blackgang Chine sparks to life every Wednesday evening between the 30th July and the 27th August.
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30 July 2025to27 Aug 2025
Chapel Studio Gong & Sound Bath - Niton

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Type:

Health & Wellbeing

Niton

Experience the beauty of an Evening Sound Bath with Gongs, Bowls, Chimes at this gorgeous space in Niton, Isle of Wight. Join me for an immersive, deeply relaxing experience to nurture and nourish your soul. You'll experience the nourishing power of…

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Ventnor Bay Charters

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Boat Trip

Ventnor

Escape to the coast and take an adventure with Ventnor Bay Charters to explore the English Channel.

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025