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Ryde Pier, Ryde, Isle of Wight: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryde_Pier_in_September_2010_after_temporary_closure_3.JPGAuthor: Editor5807
Ryde is the biggest town on the Isle of Wight, England. Located on the northeastern coast of the island, it has a population of around 30,000 people (2012 estimate).
Until the 19th century, Ryde comprised two villages namely Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde. These were merged into one, and since then has developed into one of the main seaside resorts on the Isle of Wight. The town is blessed with long stretches of sandy beach. Its pier is the fourth longest as well as the oldest in the United Kingdom.
Ryde Theatre: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryde_Theatre.JPGAuthor: Editor5807
Visiting Ryde
Ryde can be reached by passenger ferry from Portsmouth on the English mainland.Being a tourist destination today, Ryde hosts a number of carnivals, at least five throughout the year.
Ryde Castle: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryde_Castle_Hotel_-_geograph.org.uk_-_837084.jpgAuthor: OLU
Places of Interest in Ryde
- All Saints' Church, Ryde: Anglican parish church in Ryde built between 1868 and 1872. Located in Queens Road, it has the tallest spire in town.
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Swanmore, Ryde: Anglican parish church in Swanmore, built between 1861 and 1862.
- Holy Trinity Church: Anglican parish church in Ryde built in 1845, and located on Dover Street.
- Ryde Castle: Castle that began as a private house built in around 1840.
- Ryde Pier: The fourth longest pier in the United Kingdom.
- St James' Church, Ryde: Anglican proprietary chapel in Ryde.
- St Mary's Church: Roman Catholic church dating to 1846.
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