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About Ryde

One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side. Ryde being connected from Portsmouth via Wightlink FastCat or from Southsea via Hovertravel.

The resort of Ryde has developed from Victorian times with long sandy beaches. The main shopping commencing from the Esplanade up Union Street and into High Street. Here their is a mix of local traders intermixed with national names.

The main features of Ryde being the pier, which at one time used to run the old steam railway before the days of Dr. Beeching and now is used by Island Line and the ex London Underground rolling stock. The pier also caters for road traffic. The other landmark is All Saints Church which was built by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1867. The one hundred and eighty foot spire is seen from Portsmouth, due to it also being built in the upper part of Ryde. The seafront is lengthy and well flowered in the summer months. It also caters for a harbour and boating lake.

Ryde, also is the main terminal for the Island Line to Sandown and Shanklin. Their are also frequent bus connection to many other parts of the Island.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Ryde

	Dorset Hotel 31 Dover Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Centrally located hotel in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, 300 yards from Seafront Esplanade, 3 minute's walk from the hovercraft, bus and railway stations; an ideal base for touring the island. The Do... More info and book online.. Price from £24.00
	Ryde Castle The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) With views across the Solent, this majestic building is said to have been commissioned by Henry viii. It offers a full a la carte menu and delicious bar food. A friendly spirit is a rumoured resident.... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Springvale Hotel & Restaurant Springvale Road, Springvale, Seaview, Isle of Wight, England (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E) An attractive Victorian character hotel overlooking the sea in a quiet hamlet on the edge of a pretty sailing village. Comfortable bedrooms all with bath, a snug bar with log fires and a sought after ... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Oaklands@Yarbridge Yarbridge (Nr.Brading), Sandown, Isle of Wight, England (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) This long established Isle of Wight hotel offers an informal relaxed atmosphere, heated swimming pool, licensed bar, internet access, a car park, en suite rooms and air conditioning. Children under 9 ... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Queen's Hotel Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) The Queen's Hotel enjoys superb views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire, on Southsea's historic seafront. Many rooms have balconies. The Princess Restaurant, overl... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00

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Nearby travel help

Ryde Esplanade Station	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Ryde St. Johns Road Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Rudmore Roundabout	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 12	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction NW)
Bournemouth Airport	(29.4 miles, 47.4 km, direction W)
Ryde to London	(70.2 miles, 113.0 km, direction NE)