Ryde is the second largest town on the Island and offers a mix of fun activities such as an ice rink, ten-pin bowling and a children's fairground plus miles of golden sandy beach. When the tide goes out it almost feels like you can walk back across to Portsmouth - great fun for families to see how far they can get!

With the landmark pier, the oldest in the UK, and the beautiful sandy beach, this is a favourite location for Islanders and visitors alike. And with a number of great bars and restaurants in the main town centre as well as on the beach between Appley and Puckpool, everything you need is in walking distance.