Ryde Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK
About Ryde
Ryde is in the north-east of the island. With grand Georgian and Victorian houses, it rises up from the 1/2-mile-long pier and into the hills behind. The pier was built in 1814 and now houses the high-speed ferry link operated by Wightlink to and fromPortsmouth, and the terminus for the island's electric railway which runs to Shanklin. The pier is one of only a few in the country that you can drive your car along and park it at the end for the ferry. The long high street houses a wide variety of shops and boutiques and takes you down to the Esplanade with its golden sand beaches and wide choice of activities. The Esplanade consists of a ten-pin bowling alley, indoor ice rink, swimming pool, and a nightclub as well as numerous amusement arcades and children's play areas. Further from the Es
Top Attractions in Ryde
Explore the best things to see and do in Ryde:
- ★Isle of Wight Steam Railway
- ★Ryde Pier
Where to Eat in Ryde
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Michelangelo's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Olive
Where to Stay in Ryde
- 🏨Dorset Hotel
Ryde Travel Guide Sections
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