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THEATRES 2023/2024


SHANKLIN THEATRE 2024-2025
Propect road,i.o.w PO37 6AJ-Tele 01983 868000/01983 862739....  ...  
2nd April at 19.30, 3rd at 19.30, 4th at 14.00, 5th at 15.00 THE ISLAND SAVOYARDS PRESENT THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF,Come and enjoy british humour and charm,with this great british bake off musical with catchy songs and plenty of laughter.
11th April at 19.30, JACK UP THE 60'S WITH THE ZOOTS 2026,This high energy performance is part of the ever-popular jack up events-a celebration packed with feel-good music,iconic songs and memories that never fade.   https://www.thezoots.com
18th April at 19.30, LAURENCE KNIGHT'S THE BOWIE EXPERIENCE-RE-Full live band -world number 1 David Bowie tribute act.
22nd April at 19.30,WHAM!THE SHOW STARRING X-FACTOR AND TV ICON JACK QUICKENDEN ,Tribute show to wham and george michael. 
23rd April 13.30, SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
24th April 19.30,THE FUREYS FAREWELL TOUR,Played in some of the world's biggest concert halls around the world,This is their last show on the isle of wight,Their folk based music receive a standing ovation.  https://thefureys.com
30th APRIL AT 19.30,1st May at 19.30,2nd May at 14.30 and 19.30,3rd May at 13.30 and 18.00,CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG,Come and watch this magical musical this may bank holiday with stunning sets,costumes and a full live orchestra.
8th May at 19.30, JUNE FIELD-WORLD'S GREATEST PSYCHIC,June is known as the world's greatest psychic you will ever see.  https://www.junefieldmedium.com
9th May at 19.30,GENESIS CONNETED-Tribute show celebrating the music of genesis and the biggest selling acts conneted:Peter Gabriel,Phil Collins and Mike & the Machanics. https://genesisconnected.com
14th May at 19.30,THE CLASS OF 55- Presented by LMS WORLDWIDE LTD,Get ready to rock and roll with the class of 55,Sounds of Buddy Holly,Johnny Cash,Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.  https://www.imsworldwide.org
16th May at 19.30,LEGEND-THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY LIVE 2026,Music of the legend bob marley-No woman No cry,Jammin,Is this love,I Shot the sheriff and many more of his reggae classics.Portrayed by Michael and the band.   https://entertainers.co.uk
17th May 19.30,ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN-Meet Danny Muldoon with a voice of an angel and his straight talking wife rosie,Night of laughter love ,music and mischief.  https://www.onenightindublin.com
18th May 13.30,shanklin theatre tour.
21st May 19.30,AN EVENING WITH JEFF STELLING-Evening of football nostalgia,fun and entertainment,Jeff will share his amazing career with you.
28th May at 19.30,29th at 19.30,30th at 14.30 and 19.30,31st at 14.30, SHORELINE PRODUCTIONS RETURN TO SHANKLIN WITH A NEW MUSICAL SCARLET PIMPERNEL.Get ready for passion.peril and panache.baced on Baroness Orcrzy's iconic novel,The scarlet pimernel is a vibrant window into 18th century history.
12th June at 19.30,THINK FLOYD 2026,Featuring complete performances of THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON AND WISH YOU WERE HERE,and lots of pink floyds tracks.  https://www.thinkfloyd.net
13th June at 19.30,BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY.International tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons,come along and sing and dance to the hits with- Walk like a man,Sherry,Oh What a night & many more.   https://biggirlsdontcry.com
19th June at 19.30 20th at 19.30,21st at 14.30,VICAR OF DIBLEY-BEMBRIDGE LITTLE THEATRE CLUB-Bembridge little theatre club with hteir stage Adaptation,by Richard curtis and Paul mayhew-archer.
23rd June at 13.30 SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
11th July at 10.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
12th July at 19.30, THE SEARCHERS EXPERIENCE 2026,Spencer james has been the lead volalist for 37 years ,now join him and his band.The band offers all the hits and more of the seachers .  https://www.spencerjames.co.uk
14th  July at 19.30,PHANTOMS OF THE POPERA STARRING G4,Sell out success of 2025 G4 return with phantoms of the popera with breathtaking tunes and heart warming ballads.  https://www.g4official.com
17th July at 19.30,THE CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR SONGBOOK,Taking you on a incredible journey through the careers of six-time grammy award winner-twenty time plantinum hit maker carole king, five time grammy award winner and american folk legend james taylor this show is not to be missed. https://www.caroleking.com
https://www.jamestaylor.com
18th July at 19.30,ABBA REUNION 2026. Award winning tribute show with all the hits from Mamma Mia to Dancing Queen, NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED.  https://www.reuniongroup.com
24th July at 19.30,MIKE OSMan's JETHRO,This show is for people who appreciate timeless comedy,come and enjoy a journey through time with mike osman.  
26th July at 14.00, FRIENDS TEA AT THE HALL,Indulge with a delicious afternoon tea,sandwiches and cakes also available.
2nd August at 19.30,NEW AMEN CORNER,An authentic sound of the 60's with this feel good show.  
8th August at 19.30,MICHAEL STARRING BEN,Ultimate tribute to the king Michael Jackson,Ben Bowman not only looks like michael he sounds like him too.   https://www.michaeljacksonuk.com
14th August at TAYLORMANIA,taylor swifts tribute concert- Katy Ellis is a obsessed swiftie with an incredible live band.  https://www.taylorswifttribute.com
15th August at 19.30,JIVE TALKIN,Very best Bee Gees tribute band,Gary and Darren and darren's son jack are taking on the roles of Barry,Maurice and Robin Gibbs.  http://www.beegeestribute.com
21st August at 19.30,CARPENTERS GOLD,Carpenters gold perform their greatest hits,such as we've only just begun,top of the world,goodbye to love and many more.  https://www.carpentersgold.com
31st August at 19.30 and 1st September at 19.30,2nd at 14.30,KEN LUDWIG'S BAKERVILLE,The pepperpot players are excited to bring Ken ludwigs hilarious Sherlock Holmes to Shanklin theatre.  https://www.kenludwig.com
5th September at 19.30,ALL OR NOTHING EXPERIENCE,Tribute band small faces are 4 young kids from the west end with trackes like itchycoo park,lazy sunday, all or nothing and many more.  https://rocknrollproduction.co.uk
6th September at 19.30,T.REXTASY-I LOVE TO BOOGIE,T-Rextasy have been performing around the world for over 20 years-only band approved by marc bolan's family.  https://www.trextasy.com
12th September at 19.30,ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS LEE MEMPHIS KING, Lee memphis king europes most successful elvis presley tribute artist.   https://leememphisking.com
14th September at 13.30. SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
16th September at 19.30, CODEBREAKERS-THE STORY OF ENIGMA,This show by Dr mark baldwin is one of the second world war's most fascinating stories.  
18th September at 19.30,AN EVENING WITH PAUL MARTIN TV PRESENTER OF "FLOG IT",Paul will talk about his remarkable career on television during his 20 years of filming "flog it".
22nd September at 19.30,BY MYSELF-A TRIBUTE TO JUDY GARLAND,Hanna Emily Nixon as judy -Roger holmes on piano.
25th September at 19.30,THE ELO EXPERIENCE,Sensational tribute to ELO with great music,come and sing and dance all night long.   https://www.elotribute.com














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MEDINA THEATRE in Newport 2023
Fairlee road newport,PO30 2EW,Tele 01983 823884..  .
4th April at 2pm,DINO TALES-JURASSIC RESCUE,Put on your sarfari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines.
10th April at 7.30pm,MERCURY,Tribute to FREDDIE MERCURY, Dynamic stage show captures the flamboyant frontman in shows across the UK and EUROPE.  https://www.mercuryqueen.co.uk
11th April at 7pm,THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS,Smash hit comedy variety drag show which will leave you in stitches.  https://dazzlingdiamonds.com
17th April at 7.30pm, ENDLESS LOVE,Tribute to DIANA ROSS and LIONEL RICHIE with incredible vocals and a stellar live band.  https://endlessloveshow.com
18th April at 7.30pm,OH WHAT A NIGHT,FRANKIE VALLEY AND THE FOUR SEASONS Take you back in time with songs like Sherry,Let's hang on,Big girls don't cry and many more.  https://biggirlsdontcry.com
24th April at 7.30pm,GO YOUR OWN WAY ,Tribute to fleetwood mac.   https://genius.com
25th April at 7.30pm,CASSIDY JANSON SINGS CAROLE KING,Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King.   https://www.cassidyjanson.com
1st May at 6pm,BOTBAND IN THE BUFF: Starring Gareth gates,get ready to scream like it's 1999 with popstar heartthrob gareth ,VIP tickets availible. 
2nd May at 7.30pm,COUNTRY SUPERSTARS,Direct from london's west end the world's biggest tribute touring show.
8th May at 7.30pm,DS:UK-THE ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR,The definitive tribute show to Dire Straits.
9th May at 7.30pm,P*SSED UP PANTO CINDERELLA,The ultimate adult panto is back for it's 5th anniversary tour.
15th May at 7.30pm,THE MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL-THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT-Unforgettable tribute to the candlelight concert with world class singers and a incredible live band.   https://candlelightexperience.com
17th May at 3pm,THE PRIVATEERS-Folk rock band- come and get swept away with great sounds of a folk band.  https://theprivateers.co.uk
28th May at 6.30pm,FEARLESSLY TAYLOR-Unforgettable experience with powerfull live vocals and live band ,night of taylor swift magic.  https://fearlesslytaylor.com
29th May at 7.30pm, THE JIVE ACES-FEELIN'HAPPY TOUR,The jive aces are brining their 'feelin'happy'tour to town.   https://jiveaces.org
30th May 6pm-7.30pm,AN EVENING WITH PETER SHILTON-Pre War Cup Special.Englang's most capped male footballer of all time,he has 125 games under his belt with national teams spanning 20 years.
6th June at 7.30pm,A NIGHT TO REMEMBER-MOTOWN SHOW,Come for a night out back to the 1960's Detroit with amazing songs and dances.    https://anighttoremembermotown.com
7th June 2pm JAYDENE LEE PRESENTS MONOCHROME,Come and watch our talented dancers and aerialists as they immerse into the world of all things black and white.
27th June at 5pm and 28th June 1pm and 5pm,FROZEN-THE WEST END MUSICAL.Direct from the west end's icy grip and now licensed for this spectacular local production,this isn't just a show it's a phenomenon.
4th July 7.15pm,ISLE OF WIGHT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAINDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR.
10th July at 7.30pm 11th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm 12th at 2.30pm,BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,The wight strollers are proud to present disney's beauty and the beast based on the academy award -winning animated film.
17th July 7.30pm,JIM DAVIDSON-LAST MAN STANDING,Standing ovation for jim everytime he attends,he hits the spot again and again.  https://jimdavidsonobe.com
3rd September 7.30pm,VOODOO ROOM,Paying pribute to these legends of rock are voodoo room. http://voodoo.com
4th September 7.30pm,SING-ALONG-A-MUSICALS,The show where you get to belt out all the big west end and broadway bangers and tear -jerkers from les-mis to wicked.
12th Septeember 7.30pm,THE FOEBIDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES,This isn't just another show-it's an immersive experience that will leave you questioning everything.
26th September 7.30pm,STUART MICHAEL-THE PSTCHIC MEDIUM,Direct from london's west end a thrilling and intriging night of psychic mediumship.  https://www.stuartmichael.net
2nd October 7.30pm THE BIG PANTS PARTY,Gather your bestie for an unforgettable evening of music,singing and fun with your favorite hits from abba,tina turner,whitney houston and many more.
3rd October 7.30pm THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES,Come together and celebrate a night with the beatles sing along to some of there amazing hits.  https://musicalsontour.com
22nd October 7.30pm,SH!T FACED SHAKESPEARE :ROMEO AND JULIET,The smash hit is back,award winning multi sell out show.
24th October 7.30pm,FAIRPORT CONVENTION,Fairport convention are in their 59th year entertaining music lovers all around the world.  https://www.fairportconvention.com
30th October 7.30pm TRACY BORMAN-TUDORS ON TOUR,The drama,the scandel,the dynasty the tudors like you're never seen before night not to be missed.   http://www.tracyborman.com

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APOLO THEATRE IN NEWPORT
PYLE STREET,PO331JT-Tele 01983-210010..



27th March -4th April A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT'S DREAM.
22nd May -30th May -QUIZ.














Transport


Real Time Traffic information - www.keepmoving.co.uk

Wightlink - http://www.wightlink.co.uk
Portsmouth to Fishbourne & Yarmouth to Lymington routes. (Car Ferry).
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head route. (Foot Passengers only). Catarmaran. The catamarans connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 20 minutes. (No bookings necessary).

Red Funnel - http://www.redfunnel.co.uk
Southampton to East Cowes route (Car Ferry).
Southampton to West Cowes route. (Foot Passengers only). Red Jet Hi-Speed Service. (No bookings necessary).

Hovertravel - http://www.hovertravel.co.uk

Southsea to Ryde Esplanade. (Foot passengers only). (no booking necessary). Easy onward travel connections are available with our Hoverbus to Portsmouth, bus and train connections at Ryde plus large car parks at both terminals. Hovertravel - The 10 minute ferry link to the Isle Of Wight.

Train - https://www.thetrainline.com/stations/ryde-esplanade
Through train services from Waterloo and other main line stations via Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde to Shanklin Station.
Buses & Trains on the Isle of Wight - www.islandbuses.info

Move my bag - www.movemybag-isleofwight.com
If you are walking around the island this is an excellent service for moving bags from one hotel to the next.

Ryde Taxis - (01983) 811111  ( the largest company in Ryde)

Jet Cars Taxis - (0800)123444/ (01983) 566566

EV HYBRID Electrical Car Charging Points.  https://www.carwow.co.uk/electric-cars/charging-points


Events in the Isle of Wight 2025




 Robin Hill Newport. 2025/2026
Tele 01983 527352.  https://robin-hill.com PO30 2NU
11th -12th July 2026 Following the success of this summers proms 25-back is this world class symphony orchestra for 2 nights only,unforgettable weekend of live music,the last night will have a fantastic firework display.Tickets on sale now til christmas day at- classicisle.co.uk.

JACK UP EVENTS- Ryde.2026
HAZEL GROVE FARM,ASHEY ROAD RYDE PO33 4BD-Tele 01983 566837
10th and 11th July -DANCING QUEENS AND BOYBAND DREAMS.Spectacular summer weekend packed with music,nostalgia and festival vibes,2 of the UK'S most sought after tribute acts.


MARCH OF THE MODS-RYDE 2026
www.visualimpact.co.uk/events
28th March at 4pm
Ryde sea front,Raising money for charities every march with some of the best Bands & DJ's and up to 3 Different venues.

           
ROUND THE ISLAND YACHT RACE 2026
Tele 01983 296621
http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk
Saturday 11th July.
The Round the island race is a 50 nautical mile yacht race around the isle of wight,The race starts and finishes at Cowes,Race can take between 3-10 hours depending on the wind.


ISLE OF WIGHT ULTRA CHALLENGE 2026
Walk,Jog,Run.
Tele 02076096695
www.isleofwightultrachallenge.co.uk
2nd -3th MAY,6.45 Trailblazerz,7am for other runners,7am-9.30 for joggres & walkers,8.30am Ultra march. The challenge offers a variety of distances,including 106km,80km,and 25km.There are also options for the southern 50km and cowes 10mile.
Its along the Spectacular Southern Cliffs, past the iconic Needles,and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop.
For full island challengers its on to historic Ventnor,and back to our welcome base camp in chale after an epic 106km journey.Full support and hospitality all the way. Website- ultra challenge.com.


WIGHT KARTING 2026
Westridge,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 1QS.
Phone 01983-565366,Open 10am-6pm.
Book on Line   https://www.wightkarting.co.uk
Our 520m floodlit track provides awesome fun in all weathers.Making multi-generational memories,or special events for stag groups,Wight karting is the place for fun fuelled fun for people of all ages in our 4-stroke petrol go-karts.

ISLE OF WIGHT ,STEAM RAILWAY.2025/2026
Havenstreet,PO33 4DS.Phone 07918726905,01983885926.Open 10am-5pm. https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk.
29th March untill 12th April,THE GREAT RAILWAY EASTER HUNT,Bring your little ones to come and search for eggs hidden across our entire arrraction,clues on a treasure map and claim your treat. Kids go free on the trains.
26th April RSPCA THE GREAT ISLE OF WIGHT DOG WALK AND SHOW.Join us for a pawsome day out ,3k walking route aswell as a dog show which starts at 12.30pm.
2nd-4th May REAL ALE AT THE RAILWAY.3 Day event for this years 21st feastival.
16th-17th May SUMMER CIDER AND SAUSAGE,Live music,bar open from 11am to 5pm, event entry is free,on the 17th it will be feastival of transport aswell.
13th-14th June GIN AND SPIRITS AT THE RAILWAY,Come and sample our range of spirits across our station,event with live music.
4th-5th July THE 1940'S EXPERIENCE,Live music event to take you back to the 1940's with dance on the main stage.
7th-14th and 21st July FISH AND CHIP EVENINGS,Back by popular demand come along and enjoy a relaxing evening.
18th- 189th July REAL ALE TRAIN,Come along and try our range of beers, stop at our restaurant for bangers and mash.
25th July THE STEAM RAILWAY PROMS,Welcome back with the symphony orchestra for their 4th outdoor concert.
                           

BUS AND COACH MUSEUM PARK ROAD RYDE,2026
Tele 10983 567796  https://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk


LAMBRETTA DAY 2026
https://www.scooterevents.co.uk
23th-24th May,Celebrating all things lambretta , Ride out newport leaves for ryde,Live bands ,DJ'S,Beer tent & BBQ at ryde pavilion.


WALKING VESTIVAL.2026
 https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
May festival 9th to the 17th,October festival 3rd to the 11th,Take on the challenge of Mountbatten isle of wights walk the wight-an annual 26.5 mile walk (along with shorter distances)raising vital funds for the charity.


RYDE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA.2026
Appley lane,Appley,Ryde.PO33 2ND. Phone- 01983 566481- 07786034941-Contact steve bull at e-mail-stephencbull@gmail.com


ISLE OF WIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL 18th-21st June 2026
Seaclose,Newport,Isle of Wight,PO30 2EA.   https://isleofwightfestival.com
Headliners for 2026,LEWIS CAPALDI,CALVIN HARRIS AND THE CURE WILL START THE ISLE OF WIGHT SUMMER LIKE NEVER BEFORE,ALSO TEDDY SWIMS,WET LEG,THE KOOKS,TOM GRENNAN,SEX PISTOLS,(paul cook,steve jones,glen matlock),featuring Frank Carter,The last dinner party,Feeder,jo whiley's 90's Anthems,Rick Astley,Shed Seven,David Gray,Five,KT Tunstall,Anastacia,Starsailor.Suzanne Vega and Luvcat.


RYDE- THE BIG BEACH WEEKENDER.2026
RYDE HABOUR BEACH-MOST WEKENDS IN JULY AND AUGUST.


COWES  WEEK.2026
 Tele-01983 300727
   https://www.britanniaevents.co.uk
1st -7th August,Cowes week is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events,and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer.It has been held in early August every year since 1826,expect during the two world wars.


BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 2026-YAUCHT CLUB.
https://www.britishclassicweek.co.uk
Tele 01983 245100-07790770526
20th - 25th July ,Cowes isle of wight.


MARDI GRAS STREET PARTY 2026, FREE EVENT.
https://www.thenewcarnivalcompany.com
4th July,The New Carnival Company,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 2ER.
Tele-01983716095.


GARLIC FESTIVAL 2026.
Fighting Cocks ,Sandown-isle of wight,PO36 0LU.
https://www.garlicfestival.co.uk
15th -16th August,The festival is held annually on the third weekend in august at the fighting cocks crossroads,Live music,Childrens activities, Garlic characters and games,Star chefs,Local charities and businesses and the Garlic Queen.


ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE 2026
Ryde Esplanade,PO33 2EL.
https://www.iwpride.org
18th July,Harbour Beach ryde.More details to follow.


RYDE CARNIVAL.2026.
https://rydecarnival.com
Ryde Isle of Wight,PO33 2LL.
Childrens Carnival day -Saturday 29th August.
Main Carnival -Thursday 3rd September.
Illuminated Carnival-Saturday 5th September.


ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY 2026.
28th 31st August,Airport,Scotchells Brook lane, Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 0JP-TELE 07785575985.  https://vfmscoot.co.uk


CLASSIC CAR EXTRAVAGANZA,2026
http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk
12th -13th September,Ryde Esplanade,PO33 1JA-Phone 02084397871.
Thousands of car enthusiasts will once again assend on the island.


ISLE OF WIGHT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL,2026.
18th -20th September,Immerse yourself in a realm where Victorian elegance meets futuristic innovation.A Weekend of eccentric fashion,Mesmerizing performances,creative workshops and captivating entertainment.


HARP ON WIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 
www.harponwight.co.uk
Ryde- Tele-07581619859.
 22nd -26th OCTOBER ,Concerts,Workshops,HarpTherapy lectures,Harp making course,Harp showroom and much more.


ISLE OF WIGHT SOUL & reggae weekend.2026
To Book -email: iowweekender2020@gmail.com or Call: 07944141952
16th -19th October,Focuses on soul,funk,R&B,and reggae.
The Royal Esplanade Hotel,16 Esplanade,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 2ED TELE -01983 562549,
www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk



Sport


Croquet ****

Croquet is played regularly throughout the summer months (April to October) and visitors are welcome on a "Pay as you play” basis. www.rltcc.co.uk

Cycling

https://www.cyclinguk.org/cycle/cycling-isle-wight

Battersby Cycles Bike Hire in summer months only
https://ryde.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/battersby-cycles

 140 High Street, (showroom) Ryde
Tel: + 44 01983 812989. 

TAV- Cycles Bike Hire www.tavcycles.co.uk
140 High Street,Ryde Tel: +44 01983 812989.

www.thegymgroup.com


TREE CLIMBING
Appley park,ryde.PO33 1ND.
Climb up to 15 Metres into the Branches of a Beautiful oak tree,.
Join a Small Group or Book a Private Climb,age 8 & over.
Open till 31st October,  https://www.goodleaf.co.uk
Tele 03338001188, e-mail, info@goodleaf.co.uk


Golf




Puckpool Park has an 15-hole crazy golf course which is ideal for the family visits
Tel: +44 01983 562086

Ryde Golf Club - This 18-hole golf course is set in beautiful parkland split in two by a public footpath which joins Ryde and Binstead. The course is 5,772 yards / 5,280 metres in length and PAR 70. It is open from dawn to dusk all year. The course has a club shop and trolley hire. It is advisable to telephone and confirm if you are a group wishing to play.  For more information contact :  Ryde Golf Club, Park House, Binstead Road, Ryde.  Secretary: Mr Richard Dean,  Tel: +44 01983 614809

Westridge Golf Centre - is a family friendly facility and has a state of the art driving range with all the facilities you need to make practice rewarding and fun experience.  For further information visit or contact
Westridge Golf Centre, Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel: +44 01983 613131


Osborne Golf Course.

Osborne Golf course is a golfing legacy left by queen victoria,charming 9 hole golf course is the isle of wights oldest and longest
Tele; +44 01983 295421.


Lawn Bowls & Ten Pin Bowling


Ryde Marina Bowls Club - Eastern Gardens, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA, Tel: +44 01983 564477
Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club - Ryde Airfield, Brading Road, Ryde, PO33 2QC, Tel: +44 01983 564336

LA Bowl - Ten Pin Bowling has 22 lanes of computerised tenpin bowling, Pacific fast food diner, fully licensed Pavilion Bar, Pavilion Cafe Bar, state of the art amusements and pool table. LA Bowl, The Pavilion, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL, Tel: +44 01983 617070


Riding


Trotters Riding School - Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2XF, Tel: +44 7501094087

Upton Riding Stables - Newnham Road, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3TH, Tel: +44 01983 566801

Fairfields Farm Stables Yard - Stroud Wood Road, Haylands, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BY, Tel: +44 01983 616292

Sallys riding school-Forelands Field Road,Bembridge,PO35 5TR,Tele;+44 7974861674


Swimming


The Waterside Pool - The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JA, Tel : +44 01983 563656


Squash


Westridge Squash - Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel +44 01983 823883


Tennis


Ryde Mead Tennis Club - https:///clubs/ryde-mead-tennis-club
Church Lane, Ryde, PO33 2NB, Tel: +44 01983 811868

Ryde Lawn Tennis https:///RydeMeadLawnTennisClub
Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3BJ, Tel: +44 01983 562095


Restaurants & Bars in Ryde



ADA - Meditarranean
55 Union St, Ryde (01983 564023)

The Alamo
Steakhouse Bar & Grill
5 Esplanade, Ryde (01983) 638234

The Boat House
Springvale road, Seaview, (01983) 810616

Michelangelo - Northern Italian Restaurant www.ristorantemichelangelo.co.uk
30 St Thomas Street, Ryde (01983) 811966

Blacksheep Bar and club lounge
53 Union street, Ryde (01983) 811006

Ryde Tandori Restaurant
Union Street, Ryde (01983) 563165
Opening Times - 12 Midday - 2pm & 6pm - midnight
(Seven days a week)

Fowlers (Wetherspoons)
Union Street, Ryde (01983) 812112
Food Serving Times
All day until 1 hour before closing.

Fumo33
32-33 Union Street, Ryde,PO33 2LE
Telephone 01983 611118

Ryde Thai
4 Union Street, Ryde (01983 810944)

The Duck 
Appley Rise, Ryde, PO33 1LE
Telephone 01983 613925
www.theduckiow.co.uk

Cadet Beach Club Restaurant
Appley Lane, Ryde (07960528925)

Bendula Restaurant
5 Union street, Ryde
Tele 01983 566466

Harbour House-seafood
Esplanade Ryde PO33 2DY
Tele 01983 616662

Dell Cafe
Puckpool Sands,seaview PO34 5AR
Tele 01983 812947

Appley Beach Cafe
Appley lane Ryde PO33 1ND
Tele 01983 812573

ARTISAN COCKTAIL BAR & GRILL.
24 UNION STREET PO33 2DT
01983 618555.

THE KING LUD
2 Esplanade,Tele 01983 562942

CASLTE INN
164 High street,ryde Tele 01983 613684

PAVILLION BAR
Esplanade,Tele 01983 617070

THE VETERAN BAR
15 Esplanade,Ryde PO33 2DZ

BAR 74-FuBar
74 Union street ,ryde PO33 2LN -Tele 01983 616479

THE STAR COFFEE & ALE HOUSE
40 High St,Ryde PO33 2HT-Tele 01983 7226 

PICKLE AND DILL
51 UNION STREET RYDE
Tele  01983 811694.

THE WONKY GOAT
30 Union Street Ryde
01983 716930.

ANGEL STEAK HOUSE
2 CASTLE STREET RYDE,PO3 2EP
01983 303002  angelsteakhouse.com


Places to Visit




Adgestone Vineyard
Upper Road, Adgestone, Sandown PO36 0ES, Tel 01983 402882
Open all year, 10am - 5.30pm, Cafe on site.

Adgestone Vineyard is one of the oldest Vineyards in Britain. Adgestone is set on a south facing slopein 10 acres of outstanding natural beauty overlooked by Brading Down, just half a mile from the Roman Villa.

Prices - Free.

Amazon World Zoo Park
Watery Lane, Near Arreton, Tel 01983 867122
Open all year 10am - close, Cafe and Gift Shop on site.

A great day out for all the family, walk with the Lemurs.

www.amazonworld.co.uk

Appuldurcombe House

www.appuldurcombe.co.uk
Tele;+44 01983 852484 

Arreton Barns Craft Village
Arreton Village, just look for the gypsy caravan, Tel 01983 539365

www.arretonbarns.co.uk

Bembridge Heritage Centre
Bembridge, Tel 01983 874218

A facinating exhibition housed in a former victorian school. Past and present village life portrayed in photographs and artefacts.

Bembridge Windmill
National Trust, Bembridge tel 01983 873945

The Islands only remaining windmill dating from around the 1700. National Trust Gift shop and refreshment kiosk.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bembridge-windmill

Blackgang Chine
Chale, PO38 2HN, Tel 01983 730330

A fantasy world for the child in all of us.
Open March - October

https://www.blackgangchine.com

Brading Roman Villa
Moreton Old Road, Brading Tel 01983 406223

New award winning exhibition and visitor centre at Brading Roman Villa. Experience for yourself what it was really like to be living in Roman Times.

https://bradingromanvilla.org.uk

Bus & Coach Museum
Park Road, Ryde, Tel 01983 567796

Look around the different busses and relax on board the cafe bus. Free Entry.

Open from April to end of October on Sunday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's between 10am - 4pm.

iwbusmuseum.org.uk

Butterfly World
Medina Garden Centre, Wootton, Tel 01983 883430

Landscaped indoor gardens with exotic free flying butterflys. On site Cafe and Gift Shop.
Open April - October.

https://butterflyworldiow.com

Calbourne Water Mill
Newport Road, PO30 4JN, Tel 01983 531227

A facinating day out for all the family.

Open from April - October.

calbournewatermill.co.uk

Carisbrooke Castle
Newport Telephone 01983 522107

Motte and Bailey Castle where Charles 1 was imprisoned. On site Tea Room and Gift Shop.
Open all year round 10am-5pm in the Summer and 10am-4pm in the Winter. English Heritage.

www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk

Cineworld
Newport, Tel 0330 333 4444

www.cineworld.co.uk

Coastal Visitor Centre
Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road, Ventnor, Tel 01983 857220

Exhibition of all aspects of Isle of Wight Coastline including management of landslides.

www.coastalwight.gov.uk

Commodore Cinema
2 Star Street, Ryde, Tel 01983 564064

https://leoleisurecommodore.co.uk/ryde/now/

Dimbola Lodge Museum
Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, Tel 01983 756814

Museum and photographic galleries in a former house of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.

www.dimbola.co.uk

Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown, Tel 01983 404344

Dinosaur Isle is Britains first purpose built dinosaur museum. The building displays many fossils and life size constructions of the Island dinosaurs.

www.dinosaurisle.com

The Garlic Farm
Mersley farm, Mersley Lane, Newchurch, PO36 0NR.Tele;+44 01983 865378

The Garlic Farm is situated om the Isle of Wight within 6km from the towns of Ryde, Newport and Sandown in the fertile Arreton Valley.

Open 9-5 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 on Sundays.

www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk

Godshill Model Village
High Street, Tel 01983 840270

https://www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk/

Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre in Havenstreet.
https://www.haven-falconry.co.uk
Tele;+4401983 716556

Island Speedway Ltd
Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey Road, Ryde, Tel 01983 811180

Premier League 500cc Motorcycle Speedway Racing. Enjoy a great evening out - bars, snacks, covered seating and free car park.

Open every Tuesday from April - October and every Tuesday & Thursday in August. gates open 6pm, Racing 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

www.islandspeedway.co.uk

Isle of Wight Pearl
Cilton Chine, Military Road, Brighstone, Tel 01983 740352

Open Monday-Saturday from 10am and Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm

www.iowpearl.co.uk

Isle of Wight Zoo- Renamed as Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.
Yaverland Seafront, Sandown, Tel 01983 403883
Home to the finest collection of Tigers in Europe.
retail@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org


Leo Leisure Bingo
2 Star Street, Ryde, Tel 01983 562616

leoleisure.com/ryde/html

The Needles
Alum Bay, Freshwater, Tel 01983 752401

See the Islands most famous views, watch glass blowing and sweet making demonstrations and see the remarkable coloured sands.

Open March - October

www.theneedles.co.uk

Oasis Shop
Carpenters Road, Brading, Tel 01983 613760

The Oasis is one of the most talked about shopping attractions in southern UK. With over 12,000 sq foot of unusual and dramatic products ranging from hand carved teak furniture directly imported from the small Indonesian Island of Bali to homeware gifts including candles. glassware and table ornaments.

www.oasis-iow.com

Osborne House
East Cowes, Tel 01983 200022

Explore Queen Victoria's Island residence and wonderful gardens.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Owl and Monkey Haven
Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport. PO30 2NB, Tel 01983 530885

Why not adopt and animal for your loved one. On site gift shop and Tea Rooms.

Open all year round.

www.owlandmonkeyhaven.co.uk

Quarr Abbey
On the main road between Ryde and Newport, Tel 01983 882420

Monastry of Benedictine Monks.

https://www.quarrabbey.org/site.php

Quay Arts Centre
Sea Street, Newport, Tel 01983 822490

www.quayarts.org

Robin Hill Country Adventure Park
Tel 01983 730052

Woodland walks and adventure play areas make this a great place for all the family.

Open March - November 10am - 5pm/August 10am - 6pm.

www.robin-hill.com

Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, Tel 01983 811084

One of the UK's largest vineyards, free wine tasting and guided walks.

www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk

Shanklin Chine
Tel 01983 866432

A scenic gorge of sandstone cliffs with waterfalls and a stream leading to the beach.

www.shanklinchine.co.uk

Ventnor Botanic Gardens
Tel 01983 855397

Well maintained gardens in the heart of Ventnor, Garden walks and a coffee shop.

www.botanic.co.uk

Tapnell Farm/AQUA PARK.
Tele ;+44 01983 758722
https://tapnellfarm.com/
Isle of Wights Bounciest & Wetest Attraction,20 Obstacles to Tackle,
On-Site Facilities,Showers,Tiolets,Wet Suits & Buoyancy Suppied.
All Sessions must be booked on line in advance.  aquapark@tapnellfarm.com


ISLAND PLANETARIUM
Tele 01983 761555
Fort Vivtoria country park,yarmouth PO41 0RR
Full Dome Planetarium Shows run in our Theatre,Space -Sience Displays,
Stargazing Evening from July till September,Booking is Required,


WIGHT MILITARY MUSEUM

Tele 01983 632039
Northwood Camp,490 Newport Road,Cowes PO31 8QU.
http://www.wmahm.org.uk
On-Site Tea Room & Gift Shop.
Monday to Saturday 10am - 3.45pm.


WIGHT AVIATION MUSEUM
Tele 07949704052.
Scotchells Brook Lane,Sandown,PO36 0JP.
https://wightaviationmuseum.org.uk


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