What to do and see in Ryde, England: The Best Free Things to do

October 19, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

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

7 Cross Street, Ryde PO33 2AD England +44 1983 566937 [email protected] http://www.christmasimaginarium.com
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Russell Ince's Christmas Imaginarium

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

Ryde PO33 4ES England +44 1983 882420 http://www.quarrabbey.org
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4.5 based on 992 reviews

Quarr Abbey

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

Park Road The Bus Depot, Ryde PO33 2BE England +44 1983 567796 http://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum

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

Appley Rise, Ryde PO33 1JA England http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/things-to-do/ryde-beach-p969861
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4.5 based on 341 reviews

Ryde Beach

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

Ryde PO33 1ND England
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Appley Beach

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

Rosemary Vineyard Smallbrook Lane, Ryde PO33 4BE England +44 1983 811084 [email protected] http://www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk
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4.0 based on 479 reviews

Rosemary Vineyard

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

Esplanade, Ryde England +44 1983 717700
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4.0 based on 188 reviews

Ryde Harbour

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

84 Marlborough Road, Ryde PO33 1AF England +44 1983 562841 https://www.facebook.com/HPT.RYDE/
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

High Park Tavern

9. The Railway St Johns Station, Ryde

68 St. Johns Road, Ryde PO33 2RT England +44 1983 566651
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

The Railway St Johns Station, Ryde

10. Isle Of Wight Distillery

Smallbrook Lane Rosemary Vineyard, Newport, Ryde PO33 4BE England +44 1983 613653 [email protected] http://www.isleofwightdistillery.com/
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4.0 based on 127 reviews

Isle Of Wight Distillery

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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