Blakes Longshoremen

20/07/2026

Full line up to be announced end of this week!

If you're interested in taking part, be it a cosplay pirate, kids entertainer or buskers - infact anything pirate related - we'd love to hear from you! Just send us a FB message. ☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🦜 ☠️

16/07/2026

🏖️

We are incredibly excited to announce the official launch of our Wild Wondering Beach School sessions this summer! We’ll be setting up camp at the beautiful Monks Bay, Bonchurch for days filled with coastal exploration, rockpooling, outdoor play, seaside magic and so much more🐚✨

☀️Wild Wonderers Drop-Off (5 Hours)
Let them run wild, learn, and explore under our care!
* Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
* Price: £35 per child

☀️Wild Wondering Beach Families
Come along and join in the beach school fun together!
* Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
* Price: £10 per family session

📅 The Dates:
Keep these dates in your summer diary (all sessions run on these days):
* Wednesday, July 29th
* Tuesday, August 11th*
* Wednesday, August 19th*
* Wednesday, August 26th*
* Tuesday, September 1st
(Note: August is implied for the middle three dates!)

Spaces are limited to keep our group sizes small and safe.
🔗 How to Book:
Click the link in our bio to secure your spot, or DM us directly.

We can’t wait to see you 🩵

11/07/2026

🎭 HOW TO TAKE PART
Everyone is Welcome!

Join the colour, creativity and community spirit of Ventnor Carnival!

🎈 CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL
Wednesday 12th August

No registration required

📍 Meet on Dudley Road at 11:30am ready for a 12:00 noon start.

🏆 Judging takes place after the carnival in Ventnor Park.

Perfect for families, schools and young carnival enthusiasts!

🎉 MAIN CARNIVAL
Wednesday 12th August

📝 Register:

At the Carnival Hub
Online at www.ventnorcarnival.org
Or from 5:00pm on the day at Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road

🏆 Judging: 6:00pm

🎊 Parade Starts: 7:00pm

Bring your costumes, music and carnival spirit!

✨ ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL
Saturday 15th August

📝 Register:

At the Carnival Hub
Online at www.ventnorcarnival.org
Or from 7:45pm on the day at Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road

🏆 Judging: 8:30pm

🌟 Parade Starts: 9:00pm

Light up the night with glowing costumes, floats and dazzling displays!

🎭 Get Involved!

Whether you're walking, dancing, performing or creating a float...

Everyone can take part!

📧 [email protected]

📱 Message us on Facebook

🌐 www.ventnorcarnival.org

For entry forms, event information and all enquiries.

07/07/2026

CALLING ALL STALL HOLDERS!

If you'd like to have a stall for Ventnor Pirate Festival either Thursday 13th Aug (Kids day), Fri 14th or Sat 15th please drop us a message. Pitches are FREE 🙂

15/06/2026

The Tea Hut will be closed from just before 13.00 - 14.30 tomorrow due to family (child) commitments 👍 ( Tuesday 16th)

25/05/2026

What a weekend ☀️ 🌊 🏖️

18/05/2026

TEA HUT Update -

To all of my lovely customers. I am very sorry for the recent closure. Unfortunately as many of you will be aware, my Dad recently passed away.
I was hoping to be back open this week, however our lovely dog (Rusty) is currently very unwell and has been needing around the clock care.
As you know, I am mainly a ‘one woman band’ in the tea hut, so it means it will remain shut for a little longer. All being well you should see me for the start of half term 23rd May, when I will have my lovely staff available to help me.

See you all soon for a much needed cuppa/ coffee and a good old chat…

Thanks, Abby 🫶

**The Beach concession remains open on fair weather days. 🏖️

12/05/2026

🪸 Isle of Wight rockpool safari dates are now available for the summer! From May to August we’ll be running guided safaris across the island’s intertidal zone from Freshwater Bay to Castle Cove and Bembridge Ledges!

We’ve now recorded close to 200 island marine species across our sessions to date, from sea slugs and catsharks to hairy hermit crabs and lobsters! Summer is the key time of year to head out into our intertidal zone to discover and learn more about the beautiful marine biodiversity we live alongside on the Isle of Wight, and hopefully we can boost these records even further!

Dates and Times:

17th May | Compton Bay | 16:15 - 17:45

29th May | Bembridge | 16:00 - 17:30

14th June | Freshwater Bay | 15:15 - 16:45

1st July | Bembridge | 18:45 - 20:15

12th July | Compton Bay | 14:00 - 15:30

31st July | Castle Cove | 17:45 - 19:15

1st August | Compton Bay | 18:00 - 19:30

14th August | Bembridge | 18:45 - 20:15

15th August | Freshwater Bay | 17:45 - 19:15

16th August | Compton Bay | 18:30 - 20:00

28th August | Bembridge | 18:00 - 19:30

29th August | Compton Bay | 17:00 - 18:30

30th August | Castle Cove | 17:45 - 19:15

To book please get in touch at [email protected] or visit: www.theovickersmarinewildlife.co.uk