Location: Ryde
Top Things to do in Ryde
What to do and see in Ryde, England: The Best Free Things to do
Ryde is an English seaside town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, with a population of 23,999 at the 2011 Census. It lies on the north-east coast. The town grew in size as a seaside resort after the villages of Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde were merged in the 19th century. The influence of this era is still strongly visible in the town's central and seafront architecture.
Restaurants in Ryde
1. Russell Ince's Christmas Imaginarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
The Christmas Imaginarium is located in the Victorian seaside resort town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Located in an original Victorian shop that was built in the 1850’s, the building now houses the magical emporium filled with Christmas curiosities and festive finery. Opened at the behest of Father Christmas himself The Christmas Imaginarium also houses many magical surprises that one must visit to fully uncover.
Reviewed By Buddapies - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
What a lovely shop, good selection of decorations, I did find some of the items a bit pricey, I appreciate the craft that has gone into some of the decorations others are bought in. Dogs are welcome, we did carry our little dog just so the tail did not create havoc, plus I don't think I would be able to afford to pay for the damage she could have created. I am sure the shop is even more magical in December.
2. Quarr Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 992 reviews
Reviewed By MrsLopy
Lovely walk around, free parking enjoyed feeding the pigs - great fun! Farm shop was also full of some great gifts or even things for lunch to take home. (Homegrown veg, local IOW produce, freshly baked foccacia). Would visit again and visit the tea garden on a sunny day.
3. Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
The Museum will be open (10am until 4pm) on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until Sunday 31st October 2021. Entry is free for all.
Reviewed By fork_handles - Luton, United Kingdom
The IOW Bus Museum is an ideal location for those wet holiday days. Located in a former bus garage, the museum gives an overview of the vehicles and companies that once hauled holidaymakers round the Island on both public bus services and tours. The place is space restricted, so not all vehicles in the collection are there at one time. Plenty of social history too about the characters that worked for the companies. Tea bar and excellent book shop are well worth a visit if you want to stock up on some transport collectables. Open April to October on certain days a week, definitely worth a visit.
4. Ryde Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgieMoon - Ryde, United Kingdom
I live just five minutes' walk from this lovely beach and like to visit it at least once a week. When friends and family visit, I always take them along the beach. The children like to walk on the clean sand, you can collect shells, watch the seabirds, and if you are lucky you might see the hovercraft. At low tide you can walk for miles. There are several cafes and shops along the beach, and public toilets nearby. There is always something to see when you visit Ryde beach, whatever the weather.
5. Appley Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By davidsE6218DU - London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely beach with plenty of free space to sit and relax toilets are close by and there are two cafes one at each end both serve good food try the freshly caught crab sandwiches
6. Rosemary Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 479 reviews
The Rosemary Vineyard shop is now open 7 days a week . In line with the government roadmap ,and social distancing rules, we are not doing any talks or tours at the present time but hope to be able to restart these as soon as the rules allow us to . Visitors will be very welcome in the shop and can enjoy walking outside in the Vineyard . The Vineleaf Cafe is also open daily, with outside seating only , and with a limited range of light snacks and drinks. We expect the Cafe to be able to offer indoor seating from 17th May. We will continue to follow the government,s Covid 19 safety guidelines and are sure that our visitors will understand and comply with the rules. We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By TerryB258 - Worthing, United Kingdom
Just drinking the Vineyard's Sparkling Brut purchased on our recent visit to the IOW. A really nice wine. Refreshing, fruity and very bubbly. An excellent buy.
7. Ryde Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By cherriesfan_9 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Just yards from the town centre and adjacent to the imposing Ryde Pier, the Harbour is made more impressive by the regular hovercraft movements. The busy town of Ryde is just a few (uphill) steps away, and the Bus station with the adjacent taxi rank. The Harbour is an attractive place to have a coffee or ice cream and watch the shipping and hovercraft passing.
8. High Park Tavern
9. The Railway St Johns Station, Ryde
10. Isle Of Wight Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By simon220155 - Benfleet, United Kingdom
We have been there twice this week. Great staff went out of their way to accommodate us for the second visit as we hadn’t booked. Food excellent could not fault it and loved the halloumi fries. Drink selection is great especially the gin sampler (Well worth a try). We were there incidentally the day of an undermentioned complaint and thought the manager handled himself extremely well. Why would a vegetarian order a veggie burger and expect a beef burger to be in the bun! It was halloumi and mushroom as stated on the menu. Can’t wait to return especially for the Caramel Martini Expresso.
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