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What to do and see in Ryde, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
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. Haven Falconry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 400 reviews
Haven Falconry houses 22 different species of birds, their total collection is over 55 birds. We also have a reptile and insect house and offer ferret walking to add enjoyment of your visit! We specialise in personal private falconry experiences, outside events, educational establishments and we perform two flying displays a day at the Centre! Open daily throughout the year!
Reviewed By Rebecca R - Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
This is certainly an amazing place to visit. We came twice in February and loved every second we were there. The animals are in fantastic condition and really well looked after. The owners/staff were incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly and welcoming.
Cant wait to visit again in a few weeks and see our wonderful adopted hawk Eddie!
2. Monkey Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Monkey Haven - your gateway to the wild and wonderful world occupied by our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. We're a happy home to whooping gibbons, cheeky capuchins, birds of prey and many more exotic creatures. We care for monkeys and other animals in need, in our lovely sanctuary outside Newport. Monkey Haven is a Gold Award winning attraction with plenty for you to see and do, so why not swing on by and visit us soon!
Reviewed By AJChes53 - Harrow, United Kingdom
Absolutely fabulous place to visit. Our first one but it came highly recommended. Absolutely lovely place and the animals and birds so well looked after - you can tell the staff really live the creatures. Never seen such unusual monkeys- really stunning and very reactive to people. Owls beautiful. The meerkats funny and the talk really good. Great to be able to hold the cornsnake. Staff so friendly and willing to help and answer questions. Lovely setting and all the enclosures so beautiful.
They are really trying to save so many beautiful creatures and need support to do so. Do visit - 7 day return visits
3. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By NatnArfur - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Stopped by here earlier today. What a wonderful, wonderful place. Greeted at the gate by a lovely lady who gave us some history of the sanctuary and how it's organised. And then those gorgeous creatures.
Signage is excellent (full of warmth and humour) and the love for the donkeys is obvious throughout the entire place. All donkeys have colour-coded collars with their names on and they are adorable. Bought a cook book in the shop. The cafe looked lovely.
We will be back and will recommend to all our friends who visit!
4. Shanklin Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 562 reviews
Shanklin Theatre is an all year round 600 seat venue providing top entertainment for all tastes. There are regular shows with household names from Comedy and Music, and for 2017 there are professional touring plays featuring familiar TV faces. In the summer there is our legendary ' Best of the West End ' production and over the Christmas period there is a traditional Pantomime.
Reviewed By happynotPlayaBlanca - Playa Blanca
Our first trip to Shanklin Theatre was a brilliant experience, the staff are all friendly, the venue is clean and very well looked after. The show was fantastic all of the band were very professional, and there is no getting away from the fact the Garry Mullen is as close to Freddie Mercury as you could ever hope to get. His voice and mannerisms are amazing. Have already booked to go to the theatre for two comedian Performances, really looking forward to them both.
5. Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Bringing to life the fascinating history of Railways on the Isle of Wight, this Visit England accredited, award winning attraction is a true journey into nostalgia. Beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages provide a view of the Island's unspoilt countryside. Your ticket includes unlimited day travel and access the NEW Train Story Discovery Centre. With the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund this £1.2 Million project opened in April 2014. Packed with interactive activities and fascinating displays, journey through the Island's very own Train Story. For details of the days trains run and timetable you can save money by booking online in advance.
Reviewed By mickByr6 - Fareham, United Kingdom
We started our journey on time and it was a pleasant trip through the country side. We had the impression that the mince pie would be served on-route, but carriages did not have a corridor so we realised we were wrong. We had to get off the train and join a very long queue which most of us on our trip did not think it worth the effort.
Health and safety. The windows on the train were jammed and did not open. When we reached our destination we could NOT open the doors to get out, they too had jammed. My worry is- What if there had been a crash of some kind with no exit??
6. Adgestone Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
England's oldest vineyard offering a great time for the whole family. Vineyard and cellar tours with beautiful sea views. Treasure hunt for the children. Wine tasting, licensed cafe, Bed and Breakfast and more. Come and relax at Adgestone Vineyard.
Reviewed By Jeanette F
This was our first visit to an English vineyard and one we will never forget. It was a gloriously sunny day in September when we went to Adgestone Vineyard, before the grapes had been picked for wine making. It was a beautiful sight seeing hundreds of green and black grapes hanging from the vines. We took our time walking amongst the vines as we listened to the history of Adgestone and the origin of the grapes, from an audio guide. At the end of the tour which included the cellars and the machinery involved in wine making, we were invited to sample a variety of wines. At the completion of the wine tasting session we were so delighted with the excellent quality of the wines, we bought several bottles to take home.
A word of warning, these wines are quite potent and I got a little tipsy just sampling them !! We had a wonderful day at Adgestone and great value for money. We highly recommend this vineyard on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
7. Yaverland Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By joanne a - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Such a beautiful clean tidy sandy beach with great views.
Loved a morning walk across it well on holiday for 5 nights..
You can also walk into Shanklin across the beach which we did on a nice sunny day.
You can also walk across the beach to get to Isle of Wight zoo and Dino Isle attraction.
8. Sally's Riding School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By Dee-Dee D
We didn't ride ourselves but our children did and they loved it.
For us, it was great communication from this riding school. They checked the tide tables and recommended a good day and time for a beach ride. It was indeed a lovely day.
Hats, boots and vests were included in the price - £28 per child. Service was friendly and informative.
We would recommend this riding school.
9. Isle of Wight Fossil Hunts - Island Gems
Overall Ratings
5 based on 202 reviews
Two hour fossil hunting trips and dinosaur walks to local Beaches on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight. Trips run all year round and everyday in the school holidays. Private trips, public trips, school trips, special occasion trips and specialist trips available. Suitable for all ages.
Reviewed By _pchild - Redhill, United Kingdom
Organised a two hour trip with the 'Fossil Man' on a beautifully sunny day on a dropping tide. My wife is not the keenest on digging about with stones but at the end of the trip she was a convert.
I have been interested in fossils all my life and am 61 years of age and there is a pun in there somewhere.
The day started with crystal hunting amongst the pebbles, an introduction to the strata and geological history of the island and finished with dinosaur footprints. It was interesting on many levels and our guide was a Fountain of new knowledge with topics that were new to me. Brilliant few hours and for my wife to be convinced as well was a bonus. Highly recommended and came away with some new fossils for my collection.
10. The Garlic Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Garlic Farm is all about garlic...We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight for over 30 years now and are the UK's largest specialist garlic grower. We are proud of our exceptional quality garlic which is renowned for its flavour, keeping quality and beauty.We also travel the world to find the best quality garlic varieties to offer our customers. We sell our garlic through our farm shop, farmers' markets, our website and through specialist food retailers across the UK including farm shops and delicatessens. We welcome visitors to our beautiful farm in the Arreton Valley. We offer free entry, free tastings, farm shop, garlic restaurant, education room, farm walks, farm animals, children's play area and access to farm land. We aim to educate our customers all about garlic, amazing flavours and a natural, rural farm experience for adults and children.
Reviewed By markgosport - Gosport, United Kingdom
Lovely shop and enjoyed the tasting. Welcoming and friendly staff, enjoyed our trip. Warm fire in the shop novel, and the parking was convenient. Restaurant looked inviting, and the abundance of local produce most enticing.Thanks so much for your feedback. Pleased to hear you enjoyed the tasters and our friendly team. We hope you will stop by for a meal with us next time you visit. Best wishes, The Garlic Farm Team
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