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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

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	Yelf's Hotel Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) In a popular part of Ryde, Yelf's Hotel is a former coaching inn with a restaurant, close to the hovercraft and ferry services to Portsmouth and Southsea. Yelf's Hotel is one of the oldest coaching i... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Homeleigh Guesthouse Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Set in a Grade II listed building, Homeleigh is an elegant Victorian guest house with self-catering flats. Situated in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, the house is just 2 minutes’ walk from Ryde Beach.... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
	Seahaven House Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Opposite Ryde Pier, this Victorian guest house has beautiful sea views and is a few metres from Western Beach. Bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, a TV and free Wi-Fi access.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Abingdon Guest Lodge Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) The Abingdon Guest Lodge is close to the main shopping area of Ryde and within a 10-minute walk of the beach. It offers en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms at the Abingdon all have Fre... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Dorset House - B&B Ryde, Isle of Wight, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) Centrally located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Dorset House is opposite six miles of sandy beaches. It boasts free parking and a cosy lounge.... More info and book online.. Price from £43.00

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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)