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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.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ryde
| Appley Park | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) | Pictures |
| Flamingo Park | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Quarr Abbey | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Brading Roman Villa | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Robin Hill Country Park | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Southsea Castle | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Portsmouth Cathedral | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Osborne House | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| D-Day Museum | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Isle of Wight Zoo | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Spinnaker Tower | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Mary Rose Museum | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| HMS Victory | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Royal Marines Museum | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in RydeAll attractions in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ryde
Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
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St Helens, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SE)
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
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Bembridge, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE)
The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the...
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Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (5.3 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)
When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling...
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Shanklin, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S)
This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Godshill, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SW)
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.
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Ventnor, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S)
Ventnor is often called the Madeira of England and the reason for this is the 6 mile undercliff, an overhanging ledge formed by landslides, beneath which palms and tropical plants grow in great profusion.
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Lepe, in the county of Hampshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)
This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.
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Hayling Island, in the county of Hampshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)
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All towns in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby 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) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ryde
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ryde center |
| Dorset Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Ryde Castle | (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Springvale Hotel & Restaurant | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E) |
| Oaklands@Yarbridge | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) |
| Queen's Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| Holiday Inn Portsmouth | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| Seacrest Hotel | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| The Parkbury Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S) |
| Royal Beach Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE) |
| Beaufort House Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Ryde |
