The Fig Tree Hotel, Shanklin

Events and retreats at The Fig Tree

Walks, retreats and evenings by the sea. Places are small by design.

Coming up

Our hosted events are small on purpose, so there is room to talk, walk and rest. To reserve a place, choose your date through the chat, by phone or by email. There are no event payment buttons on this site.

The church spire beside The Fig Tree in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight at dusk

21 to 22 November 2026

Ghost weekend

A private Isle of Wight Ghost Experience tour for guests staying with us, over the weekend of 21 to 22 November 2026.

Past events

  • 22 to 24 September 2026Vectis RevealedSold out
  • 1 to 5 October 2026The Art of Letting GoSold out
  • 23 to 25 October 2026Vectis Revealed
Wildflower meadow path above the sea on the Isle of WightAerial view of Shanklin bay, beach and sea near The Fig Tree, Shanklin

Vectis Revealed

A guided heritage walking weekend on the Isle of Wight with landscape archaeologist Kelly Wetherick, based at The Fig Tree.

15 places

New dates to be announced

Outdoor terrace with sofas beside the church at The Fig Tree, ShanklinNavy lounge with coffered ceiling and white sofas at The Fig Tree, Shanklin

The Art of Letting Go

A small wellness retreat by the sea at The Fig Tree.

Ten places

New dates to be announced

September and early October sold out. Join the events list to hear about new dates first.

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Every week at The Fig Tree

  • Lounge bar with stools and bifold doors at The Fig Tree, Shanklin

    Mondays

    Open mic night

    From 7pm

    Live music in the bar. Pull up a chair, settle in and enjoy the evening.

  • Bar counter with coffee machine at The Fig Tree, Shanklin

    Every day

    Happy hour

    5pm to 7pm

    20% off all drinks in the lounge bar.

  • Navy lounge with coffered ceiling and white sofas at The Fig Tree, Shanklin

    Monday to Friday

    Coffee and cake

    10am to 2pm

    No booking needed, just drop in.

  • Outdoor terrace with sofas beside the church at The Fig Tree, Shanklin

    Every day

    Afternoon tea

    With 24 hours' notice

    Finger sandwiches, pastries, cake, scones with clotted cream and preserves, and speciality teas. £25 per person, £30 with prosecco.

Read more about breakfast, the bar and the terrace on our breakfast and bar page, and the full details of afternoon tea.

From our events

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Planning your own?

The hotel is yours to take for a wedding, a celebration or a team retreat. See our weddings, celebrations and exclusive hire pages.

Book direct with us

You deal with us, not a call centre. Book on our own site for our best rate and a few things the booking sites cannot offer.

Prefer to talk? Call 01983 241 010 or email reception@thefigtreehotel.co.uk.

  • 1. Our best rates

    Our lowest prices are on our own website, not on the booking sites.

  • 2. Breakfast included

    A full cooked or continental breakfast is part of every rate, every day.

  • 3. Discounted ferry crossings

    Call 01983 241 010 when you book direct and we will arrange your discounted crossing.

  • 4. A returning-guest discount

    Come back to stay with us again and we will look after the price.

  • 5. Price match promise

    Find a lower price online, tell us, and we will price match where our policy allows.

  • 6. Free parking and Wi-Fi

    Free on-site parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.