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Stories, Art & Heritage

Discovering Ventnor's past, celebrating its creativity, and sharing the stories that connect us.

Inside the Kiosk

The Ventnor Calling kiosk is more than a restored telephone box. It's a small exhibition space where local history, creativity and community come together.



Throughout the year we'll be sharing changing displays, artwork, memories and creative projects inspired by Ventnor and the people who call it home. Every exhibition will tell a different story, so there's always something new to discover.

Illuminated vintage telephone booth with red sides and frosted glass panels at night

From Seafront to Phone Box: Ocean Art Comes to Ventnor

By Ventnor Calling • October 7, 2026
Dive into our latest installation, featuring colourful marine artwork by Alice Malia and Laura Hathaway. Inspired by the waters around the Isle of Wight, two illuminated banners bring the Spiny Seahorse and Corkwing Wrasse from Ryde’s seafront to Ventnor Calling.
Quote about letting a kiosk caller know their time was up and asking for more money.

Our First Exhibition

By Ventnor Calling • July 17, 2026
Step inside Ventnor Calling and discover how a restored telephone kiosk is becoming a tiny space for local stories, art and heritage. Our first exhibition explores Ventnor’s telephone history, from the famous Hello Girls to the people who kept Ventnor connected.

Could You Be Part of the Story?

Ventnor Calling is about more than preserving a telephone kiosk—it's about creating new connections through history, creativity and community.


We're always interested in hearing from people with ideas. Whether you're an artist, local historian, photographer, writer, craftsperson, performer or community group, we'd love to explore ways of working together.


The kiosk may be small, but it's a space with big possibilities.


If you have an idea that celebrates Ventnor, its people or its heritage, we'd love to start a conversation.