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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] .
- 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.
- 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.
Attractions in Ryde. Ryde is home to some fantastic attractions to keep the whole family entertained, from an old fashioned Steam Railway to a Benedictine monastery! The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a wonderful place to relax and spend the day.
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.
Known as ‘the town on the beach’ Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight. The pier in Ryde is said to be the oldest in the UK and the town is also home to Britain’s oldest carnival. The pier goes out into the Solent for almost half a mile to meet Wightlink’s Fast Cat passenger service.
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