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Ryde is an English seaside town and civil parish on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight. The built-up area had a population of 24,096 according to the 2021 Census. [1] .
Sep 1, 2024 · Ryde, town (parish) on the northeastern coast of the Isle of Wight, historic county of Hampshire, southern England. It lies opposite Portsmouth on the mainland. The town is located on the site of a former village called La Rye, which the French destroyed early in the 14th century.
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- OnAir64046. Ryde, UK54 contributions. Nice lunch visit. Nice return visit to the cafe. Cosy fire lit Friendly staff. Two cheese scones with cream cheese and a lovely chutney with hot drinks.
- Abi L. 1 contribution. ⭐️Highly Recommend⭐️ Thank you Charlotte and Mike for our One Hour Falconry Experience. We learnt so much in a short space of time with all of your facts and knowledge.
- Christopher E. Sandown, UK2 contributions. Great fun. Great fun and good value gòd staff and facilities with a good viewing area excellent value for money. Review of: Wight Karting.
- julie k. 14 contributions. Plenty to see. We spotted a tourist leaflet where we stayed and decided to pay a visit. It was free entry although we were encouraged to make a donation by the volunteer who was very knowledgeable and engaged with us.
- Wight Karting. Have a go at karting round the all-weather Wight Karting track and see if you can lap your friends. Unfortunately I was the one who was lapped this time, but, I still had a great time trying.
- Cycling along the seafront. I took my own bike over on the hovercraft, which is free but you just need to tell them in advance. Or, you could hire a bike from TAV Cycles in Ryde if you prefer.
- Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum. The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum is one of the most unique attractions on the island. Featuring an awesome collection of buses restored from every era since buses began, you’ll see some real rarities here.
- Goodleaf Tree Climbing. I love the concept behind the Goodleaf Tree Climbing. Basically, they’ve kitted out this tree to be safe for kids and adults to climb up and down as high as they dare.
- Ryde Beach. The beach begins just east of the Hoverport, and carries on for just over a mile to Puckpool Head, becoming Appley Beach on the way. If you’re visiting with children or want lots of amenities close at hand, Ryde Beach is the pick for you.
- Quarr Abbey. In quiet countryside between Ryde and Fishbourne to the west is a working Benedictine abbey. Quarr Abbey existed in Medieval times as a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1132 and then dissolved by Henry VIII during the Reformation.
- Appley Beach. Tracked by the paved Garden Walk, Appley Beach is on the east side of town and merges with Ryde Beach, offering the same spotless golden sands and calm waters.
- Goodleaf Tree Climbing. For a family activity out of the ordinary, you can climb a 21-metre mature oak tree in Appley Park, just in from the beach. Goodleaf, providing helmets, harnesses and climbing tuition, was founded by a New Zealander in 2005.
Ryde is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Ryde Beach; Appley Beach; Ryde Pier; Waltzing Waters Isle of Wight; Quarr Abbey
Ryde Pier is an early 19th century pier serving the town of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. It is the world's oldest seaside pleasure pier. [1] [2] Ryde Pier Head railway station is at the sea end of the pier, and Ryde Esplanade railway station at the land end, both served by Island Line trains.
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