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Things to do in Seaview
Live events and local listings within 3 miles — updated as organisers publish.
Part of our things to do on the Isle of Wight guides — or jump to what's on this weekend.
Seaview is one of East Wight's most polished coastal villages, but its value for local readers is not only in how pretty it looks. It sits between Nettlestone and St Helens, close to Priory Bay and Seagrove Bay, with sailing, beach walks and village life giving it a calm but sociable character. For residents, Seaview works when the day needs to feel special without becoming over-planned: a bay walk, a meal, a look at the yachts, or a gentle loop towards St Helens.
The village has a strong waterfront identity through Seaview Yacht Club and the Solent-facing beaches around it. It is also close enough to Ryde for a combined plan, but it feels much smaller and more tucked away. That contrast is useful. Someone can start with Ryde for transport or events, then move to Seaview for a quieter coastal finish, or start in Seaview and widen the day towards Nettlestone and St Helens.
Tomorrow
1 event
Monday 27 July 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Thursday 30 July 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Friday 31 July 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Barn Dance
A caller-led barn dance at Bembridge Village Hall with live band, BYO drinks and proceeds for Home-Start Isle of Wight.
Saturday 1 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Sunday 2 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Monday 3 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Thursday 6 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Friday 7 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Saturday 8 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Summer Holidays: The Gruffalo Adventure
Gruffalo-themed forest school morning at Haylands Farm for children aged 1 to 7 with trails, crafts and campfire crumble.
Sunday 9 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
VJ Day Event
Free museum entry on VJ Day with 1940s live music, vintage shuttle buses and wartime displays at the Ryde bus museum.
Monday 10 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Thursday 13 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Friday 14 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Saturday 15 August 2026
2 events
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Nettlestone & Seaview Village Fayre
Nettlestone and Seaview Community Partnership host a village fayre at Seagrove Recreation Ground with stalls, games, dog show and refreshments.
Sunday 16 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Monday 17 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
Thursday 20 August 2026
1 event
Scallywags Fun Club Summer Holidays 2026
Scallywags Fun Club opens five weeks of summer holiday sessions at Oakfield in Ryde for ages 3 to 18, with HAF free places for eligible families.
History
Seaview developed as a coastal village shaped by sailing, summer visitors and its sheltered position on the north-east coast. Its name is straightforward but accurate: the relationship with the sea is the point. Over time, the village became associated with boating, holiday homes and a more refined seaside rhythm than the larger resort towns further south.
The surrounding bays give Seaview much of its appeal. Priory Bay and Seagrove Bay offer the kind of softer coastal landscape that feels different from the broad sands of Sandown or Ryde. The now-closed Seaview Wildlife Encounter is part of the area's more recent visitor memory, but the current page should avoid leaning on closed attractions and instead focus on the living village, sailing scene and nearby shore.
Today, Seaview should be linked internally with Nettlestone, Ryde and St Helens, because those are the routes people are most likely to compare. External links can support the yacht club and bays until dedicated pages exist. The SEO goal is to keep the page grounded in real plans: beach, sailing, walking, food and neighbouring villages rather than vague coastal charm.
For Sarah, Seaview can be the antidote to a weekend that defaults to the sofa. It offers a simple but memorable plan, especially if paired with a local event, a beach walk or a neighbouring village. The page should make it easy to choose Seaview confidently, then follow internal links to keep exploring East Wight without losing the thread.
Seaview also has a hosting role. It is the kind of place locals choose when they want to show someone the island without committing to a big attraction. A drink, a beach walk, a look at the boats and a link to St Helens or Nettlestone can be enough. The page should make that simple plan visible, especially for readers who want something beautiful but not overcomplicated.
That simplicity is part of Seaview's strength. The page should help readers choose a beautiful, manageable plan and then widen it through neighbouring internal links.
Keep the tone elegant, local and useful for simple coastal hosting.
That makes Seaview easy to use for hosting, walking and unhurried local days.