Ryde Attractions
From Cowes a road leads via Fishbourne, at the mouth of Wootton Creek, to Ryde (pop. 24,000). The largest town on the island, it boasts wide sandy bays, a pier approximately 0.5mi long and a wide variety of entertainment. The town's architecture remains mainly Victorian, and is dominated by the tall tower of All Saints' Church, completed in 1872 and the symbol of Ryde. As a terminal of the frequent ferries coming from the mainland, Ryde is very busy during summer. Out-of-season visitors are catered to by a heated open-air swimming pool.
Binstead - Brickfields
Brickfields is a year round, all-weather destination for anyone with in interest in horses and farm heritage. Among the highlights at the site are working displays of a Blacksmiths forge, milking demonstrations, pony rides, wagon rides and a children's play fort. Wednesday evenings feature free showjumping demonstrations.
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Brading - Morton Manor
Morton Manor is located in Brading (near Ryde). It features an award winning garden. The Trzebski family have inhabited the Morton home for more than 40 years and personally show visitors around.
Havenstreet - Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The volunteers at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway have recreated a stream train travel experience with authentic antique engines, carriages and restored stations. The train travels between Havenstreet and Wootton Bridge, departing from the station just outside Havenstreet (near Ryde).
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Railway Station
Havenstreet PO33 4DS
England
The Railway Station
Havenstreet PO33 4DS
England
Waltzing Waters
Waltzing Waters is an elaborate water, light and music production. Every hour 40 minute shows are presented that feature patterns of moving water synchronized with music. This is a show unlike anything you have ever seen.
Hours
February 1 to March 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 22 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Open | 19:15 | 19:15 | 19:15 | 19:15 | 19:15 | 19:15 | 19:15 |
| Close | 20:15 | 20:15 | 20:15 | 20:15 | 20:15 | 20:15 | 20:15 |
November 1 to December 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
