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    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

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    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Old photo of Victorians sitting on Ventnor seafront with Russian flag hoisted

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter Gardens

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

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    Freshwater Parish Council grant sends West Wight children sailing on the Medina for the first time

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    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

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    Free summer holiday clubs and meals return to the Isle of Wight

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    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter Gardens

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Outside the beckford centre

    Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

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    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

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    County Hall to face adult social care questions after CQC inspection finds assessment delays and care plan weaknesses

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    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

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    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

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    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

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    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

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    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

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    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

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    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

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    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

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    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

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    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

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Film

The Isle of Wight can boast several film festivals, as well as a handful of film societies and interest groups.

We have many filmmakers living and working on the Island, taking inspiration from their surroundings. With two mainstream cinemas and several venues showing arthouse films, there is something for everyone.

Fog on stenbury down
1, January 2026·1 min read

Watch: Icy fog blankets the Isle of Wight, transforming the winter landscape

Paul Knights captures stunning winter scenes atop Stenbury Down during the icy fog
Animation of Rizzo and Gonzo in The Muppet Christmas Carol flying through the air
11, December 2025·1 min read

Drive-in cinema: Watch festive films while supporting local cancer support services

Enjoy festive films from your car while supporting local cancer patients
car driving through lots of smoke from wildfire
6, December 2025·1 min read

Fires and Fascism: Climate and politics documentary comes to Ventnor for special screening

Documentary exploring wildfires, climate and politics comes to Ventnor Arts Club with director Q&A next Thursday. Book now to secure your seats
bee on a flower petal
17, September 2025·1 min read

Paul Jupp to host Q&A session following screening of ‘My Garden of a Thousand Bees’

Acclaimed documentary highlights urban bee life; free screening includes a Q&A session. Book now to secure your place
film projector
15, September 2025·4 min read

Ventnor Film Society celebrates 20th anniversary with an exciting autumn film season

Enjoy a diverse selection of films at Ventnor Film Society's autumn screenings
Father and children paddling in the sea at Whitecliff Bay, with Culver in the background
26, June 2025·3 min read

Capturing the Isle of Wight from dawn to dusk on the longest day (watch)

Filmmaker Paul Knights captures the essence of the Isle of Wight on summer solstice - watch
Artist's impression of Medina Studios
19, May 2025·1 min read

New film studio plans take shape as Isle of Wight council finalises Kingston Marine Park sale

Isle of Wight council finalises sale of Kingston Marine Park for a new film studio
Bluebell walk at mottistone
4, May 2025·2 min read

£2,000 and £3,000 commissions available for innovative nature-inspired writing and filmmaking

New opportunities for writers and video artists to explore the Island’s landscapes
From left to right Francis Javier - Jax Jones - Laurence Montalbo
25, March 2025·2 min read

Mountbatten Isle of Wight celebrates double success at the Smiley Charity Film Awards

The inspirational film Without Mountbatten wins Bronze and Silver at charity film awards
Joe Robertson giving his Maiden Speech in Parliament
29, January 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight East MP calls for film studio support during House of Commons debate (updated)

Government minister acknowledges challenges and opportunities for developing local film studios
Al looking straight at the camera
27, January 2025·3 min read

Ben Curtis-Horsfall shares powerful documentary on the impact of MS in his family

Ben Curtis-Horsfall’s thoughtful and touching documentary reveals the devastating effects of caregiving on families
Toyah and the film crew on Freshwater beach filming for Weightless
27, January 2025·1 min read

Filmed on the Isle of Wight: Weightless garners success at Soho London Independent Film Festival

Weightless, featuring Toyah Willcox and filmed on the Isle of Wight, explores deep themes of resilience and transformation
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