Ryde is a British seaside town, and the most populous town and urban area on the Isle of Wight, with a population of approximately 30,000. It is situated on the north-east coast. The town grew in size as a seaside resort following the joining of the villages of Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde in the 19th century. The influence of this era is still strongly visible in the town's central and sea facing architecture. As a resort, the town is noted for its expansive sands that occur at low tide, making its pier necessary on the wide beach for a regular passenger service. Ryde Pier is a listed structure which is the fourth longest pier in the United Kingdom, and also one of the oldest. In 1782 numerous bodies of men, women and children from HMS Royal George, which sank suddenly at Spithead, were washed ashore at Ryde. Many were buried on land that is now occupied by The Esplanade. A memorial to them was erected in June 2004. Source : www.wikipedia.org.uk
Some Local Attracrtions are :
Puckpool Park Wireless Museum : http://www.what-to-do.org/attractions/index.php?attraction=2670
Butterfly World and Fountain World : www.butterfly-world-iow.co.uk
Isle of Wight Steam Railway : www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Other Popular Attractions in Isle of Wight