The Phoenix Centre, Gurnard Pines
Isle of Wight
At a glance
The Phoenix Centre at Gurnard Pines is a multi-purpose community hub serving several different interests under one roof. Its facilities combine food, fitness, children’s play, events, venue hire and workspace, making it a practical destination for a range of visits rather than a single-purpose attraction.
The Phoenix Cafe is the centre’s licensed restaurant space. It provides a place for refreshments and food within the wider complex, with a straightforward café setting that fits alongside the centre’s community and leisure activities. The venue’s food offer is best understood as part of a broader day out, rather than as a specialist restaurant focused on one particular cuisine.
Fitness facilities are provided through The Phoenix Zone, which includes separate gym areas and a studio for classes. This gives the centre a dedicated space for exercise alongside its social and family-focused facilities. The gym and studio form one part of the building’s varied layout, allowing the centre to serve both regular activities and occasional visits.
Families with children can find The Phoenix Playbox, an imagination-led play complex designed around children’s play. Its inclusion gives the centre a family-friendly element, while the café provides another reason for adults to spend time at the venue. The Playbox is distinct from the fitness and event areas, adding a separate activity within the same community setting.
For gatherings and organised occasions, The Phoenix Knights offers events and venue hire. The centre includes spaces such as a ballroom, a compass room, a secret bar and a commercial kitchen, supporting different types of event use. Available rental spaces also include offices and other areas connected with the centre’s wider community-business model.
The Phoenix Centre has a practical, community-oriented character, with businesses, activities and interests brought together in one location. It suits families looking for children’s play, people attending fitness sessions, café visitors and organisers seeking an event or meeting space. The address is Cockleton Lane, Cowes PO31 8QE, on the Isle of Wight.
