Ryde (Isle Of Wight)

Advantages: Lovely beaches
Disadvantages: Not much to do other than chill out

...I grew up in Ryde and have fond memories of the place, it’s where I went to school, played with my mates and got my first job. Ryde is primarily a seaside tourist town, and this side of it is probably the best part. It can be tacky at times, as any seaside town can be, but Ryde tries its best to be welcoming and interesting to visitors. However, Ryde also has a side which is not often seen by tourists visiting its sandy beaches and ice cream kiosks. ...
...tourist industry is what keeps Ryde ticking and the people of Ryde in jobs, which are mainly seasonal. Ryde is full of gorgeous Victorian style buildings which are huge and majestic, most of them have been converted into flats or bedsits though, which takes the edge of their beauty a little. What to do and what to see ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* So back to basics, Ryde is one of the larger towns on the Isle of Wight; it is often called the gateway ... Read review

Advantages: Ryde Isle of Wight
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Ryde Isle of Wight Living in Ryde on the Isle of Wight I think gives me a perfect inside knowledge to be able to write this review. I have lived here for a good few years now and have enjoyed pretty much every single year. The Isle of Wight is situated off of the very south of mainland England and a 15-minute ferry crossing from Portsmouth. One of the places you can catch a ferry to is Ryde and it is very easy to be able to hop over from Portsmouth ...
...The white sandy beaches of Ryde are often full over the summer holiday periods and the whole area is very child friendly. There are splash cats available in the summer holiday period and these can be rented for half an hour at a fairly reasonable price. There are also lots of other summertime attractions that of course are closed during the winter season. There is a pitch and put golf course along the seafront, which offers a 9-hole course, that ... Read review

Advantages: its near the beach
Disadvantages: bus charges for getting to and from Ryde

...last time I went to Ryde was 6 years ago until recently, as my boyfriend moved there. Ryde has alot to offer. There is LA Bowl which also has a eating area inside and a play area for children inside. Next to LA Bowl is the Ice Rink which is the home of the island Hockey team 'Raiders'. I enjoy going to the ice rink to try and practice my ice skating skills (which arent very good!). In the summer I love to go to the beach, you dont have far to walk ...
...take away outlets too in Ryde high street, like KFC, Wimpy and Subway. There's still so much to do at night in Ryde too, there is quite a few pubs and clubs, 'The Balcony' is the main club in Ryde that hold different events, for example different Djs come and play here, or there are diffferent themes nealy evey week. If you need to travel by bus in the evenings there is a bus service that will charge you only £3.00 and that gives you a return too(except ... Read review

Advantages: Great setting, friendly staff, nice food
Disadvantages: Not very many tables

...Picture the scene: It's coming up to eleven in the morning, you're halfway up Union Street Ryde and looking for somewhere to have a nice cup of tea and a cake. Of course, on the Isle of Wight, you're never far from a cafe, and in Ryde that's especially true. There are no lack of teashops along the seafront and in the main shopping area, but if you want something more than your bogstandard cafe, then you should definitely pay a visit to The Orrery. **History** The Orrery Cafe was opened with the main aim of making enough money to open a Globe Museum on the same location. The owner of the cafe is a globe maker, and many of his creations can be seen in the cafe itself. **Location** The Orrery is located about halfway up Union Street in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, and attracts your interest almost straight away... Read review

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Advantages: Loads to do, good public transport service, great choice of shops
Disadvantages: Parts of the City are a bit run down

...*~* The Pyramids is located on Southsea Seafront and is an all singing all dancing heated indoor swimming pool complex. Within the complex there are 2/3 pools, water slides and a wave machine etc. *~*HARBOUR TOURS*~* During the High Season small boat operators run tours around the Harbour. These trips run from either The Hard at Old Portsmouth or from Southsea Seafront. *~*GATEWAY TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT*~* If you've had enough of Portsmouth and fancy a change you can catch the Hovercraft over to Ryde on the Isle of Wight from Southsea. The trip takes 10 minutes and costs around £9 for an adult day return. Alternatively you can opt to catch the Wightlink Car Ferry from Gunwharf, Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, (approximately a 50 minute trip) or the Fast Cat Catamaran Service from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde, (a 10... Read review

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Advantages: Has a beach and lots to do
Disadvantages: The beach is shingle, not sand

...different people. There are nice pleasant family pubs beside the sea as well as lively student pubs. There are a number of clubs, i'm not really a fan of clubbing so I can't say a lot about them. One word of warning though - Portsmouth has its fair share of thugs and hooligans so don't go clubbing alone - it can be quite dangerous at night. For entertainment, the Guildhall has a variety of live music and shows and the King's Theatre has (slightly infrequent) shows and pantomimes. 2.11 If you get Bored of Portsmouth If you get bored of what Portsmouth has to offer, there are ferries available that will take you to Gosport or Hayling island. There are also frequent hovercraft from the beach at Southsea to Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Ryde is a nice little seaside town with massive sandy beaches and of course from there you can travel... Read review

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