Ryde, Coastal town on Isle of Wight, England.
Ryde extends along the northeast coast of Isle of Wight with expansive sandy beaches stretching for miles at low tide.
The merger of Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde in the 19th century transformed the area into a substantial resort with Victorian and Regency architecture.
The Museum of Ryde in Royal Victoria Arcade presents local history collections, including maritime artifacts and vintage seaside postcards.
Visitors reach Ryde via hovercraft from Southsea or catamaran from Portsmouth, connecting to local trains and buses at the pier.
Ryde Pier, constructed in 1814, stands as the fourth longest pier in Britain and remains the oldest functioning pier in the country.
Location: Isle of Wight
Website: https://rydetowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.72710,-1.16180
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
Quarr Abbey
3.1 km
Ryde Pier
1.1 km
Appley Towers
1.3 km
St Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde
1.1 km
All Saints' Church, Ryde
362 m
The Royal Victoria Arcade
469 m
Holy Cross Church, Binstead
1.8 km
Holy Trinity Church, Ryde
303 m
Woodlands Vale
2.1 km
Ryde Theatre and Town Hall
394 m
St. James' Church, Ryde
421 m
St. John's Church, Oakfield, Ryde
1.1 km
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Swanmore, Ryde
1 km
St. Peter's Church, Havenstreet
3.7 km
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum
569 m
Yelf's Hotel
429 m
Church or Chapel of St Thomas's
401 m
St. Mary's Church, Ryde
66 m
Commodore Cinema
79 m
The Swans Nest
161 m
Esplanade Pavilion
661 m
Solent Hotel
611 m
Hotel Ryde Castle
601 m
Appley Tower
1.6 km
Binstead War Memorial
2 km
Binstead And Havenstreet War Shrine
3.2 km
The Esplanade Hotel
592 m
Engine Shed, St John's Road Station
515 mReviews
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