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THEATRES 2023/2024


SHANKLIN THEATRE 2024-2025
Propect road,i.o.w PO37 6AJ-Tele 01983 868000/01983 862739....
13th February at 19.30,ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW AND THE LOWRIDERS,For the first time since 2021 Andy fairweather low and lowriders will be touring the uk.  https://andyfairweatherlow.com
19th February at 19.30,20th at 19.30 and 21st at 15.00 and 19.30,GREASE THE MUSICAL,Grease is the word,Step back in time to rydell high to join the T-Birds and Pink Ladies for the electrifying trip through an unforgettable summer.
22nd February at 19.30,KAST OFF KINKS,The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band the kinks.   https://kastoffkinks.co.uk
1st March at 19.00 and 2nd at 19.00,JOEL MORRIS DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY a ballet in one act,The second act 2 will showcase a variety of dance,ballet and tap.
6th March at 19.30 - 7th at 19.30 and 8th at 14.30 - 19.30,THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS,Step into the world of Mole,Ratty,and the irrepressible Toad as their timeless adventures unfold on stage.
27th March at 19.30,IT'S NEVER TO LATE- BRENTON WEST AND RAJ BISRAM,All electric productions presents it's never to late-Brenton west-The repair shop and Raj Bisram Antiques.   https://www.brentonwest.com
https://www.rajbisram.co.uk
28th March at 19.30,BEN FOGLE- WILD,Nigel McIntrne and Gareth watson presents BEN FOGLE : WILD UK TOUR 2025,In this inspiring show full of hope,simplicity and harmony,wild is a hair-raising ,uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stoires of Bens amazing encounters.  https://www.benfogle.com
29th March at 10.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE FAMILY TOURS.
29th March at 19.30, Jack up the 60's with the Zoots,Bring back memories of the golden age with award winning 5-piece band THE ZOOTS.  https://www.thezoots.com
30th March at 19.30,THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES,The story of guitar heroes utilises no less than 35 authentic guitars,expect classic hits from Hank marvin,Chuck berry,Eric clapton,Jimi handrix and many more.
4th April at 19.30, FLEETWOOD BAC,Fleetwood bac the world's first and best fleetwood mac tribute band.  https://www.fleetwoodbac.com
8th April at 19.30,9th at 14.30 and 19.30 10th at 19.30,OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MURDER-PRESENTED BY SHANKLIN THEATRE.
12th April at 10.30, SHANKLIN THEATRE FAMILY TOUR.
12th April at 19.00,LIAN STIRING RELEVANT,BAFTA AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN.
17th April at 19.30,18th at 19.30,19th at 13.30 and 18.30,20th at 14.30,21st at 14.30,CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY,Step into the worls of imagination with the island's savoyards.  https://www.islandsavoyards.com
22nd April at 13.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
23RD April at 19.30,ALED JONES-Full Circle-40 Years in the business,BBC'S Songs of praise and his own saturday and sunday morning shows on classic FM.  http://www.aledjones.co.uk
24th April at 19.30,AN EVENING WITH AGGERS,Get ready to be bowled over by true cricket legend and renowned BBC Correspondent. https://simonfielder.com
26th April at 19.30, ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN,The ultimate feel-good irish music tribute show. 
9th May at 19.30, JUNE FIELD-WORLD'S GREATEST PSYCHIC.Laughter and tears along with proof that our loved one's walk unseen by our side each and every day.   https://junefieldmedium.com
16th May at 19.30,LEGEND-THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY LIVE-Unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show.
17th May at 19.30,GENESIS CONNECTED,Connected is a tribute show celebrating the music of genesis.  https://genesis-music.com
20th May at 19.30,THE COMEDY OF TERRORS,Rumpus theatre company presents the devilishly funny farce-the comedy of terrors.  
23rd May at 19.30,THE ELO EXPERIENCE,The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to the electric light orchestra.
  https://www.elotribute.com
24th May at 19.30,TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG,From the birth of ska in jamaica to the revival of ska in britain in the late 70's early 80's,this show celebrates the legacy of 2 tone.
27th May at 10.30,SHANKLIN FAMILY THEATRE TOUR AND 13.30 SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
30th May at 19.30,THE MANFREDS-KEEPING IT LIVE IN 2025,One of the best live bands on the touring circuit-featuring orginal manfred mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness.  https://www.themanfreds.com
31st May at 19.30,PURPLE ZEPPELIN-Tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time.  https://www.purplezepplin.com
1st June at 19.30,CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD-REVELATIONS,Craig's also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album.  https://www.craigrevelhorwood.com
9th June at 13.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
13th June at 20.00,MARK STEEL-THE LEOPARD IN MY HOUSE,Join multi award winning BAFTA nominated writer and comedian mark steel for his new tour.  https://marksteelinfo.com
12th July at 19.30,BARRY STEELS'S ROY ORBISON STORY,Barry steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a magical journey.
18th July at 19.30,JASON MANFORD-A MANFORD ALL SEASONS,Phil McLntyre live LTD by arrangement with lisa thomas management proudly presents jason manford.  https://www.jasonmanford.com
20 July at 19.30,THINK FLOYD,Live in concert Think floyd show features the whole range of classic pink floyd from Dark side of the moon.Wish you were here.The wall,The division bell and more.  https://www.thinkfloyd.net
21st July at 13.30 SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
26th July at 19.30 ,ABBA REUNION,Award winning West end Director,Producer and Choreographer starring the orginal "FRIDA"from the London west end cast.  https://www.reuniongroup.co.uk
1st August at 19.30,ULTIMATE EARTH WIND AND FIRE,Tribute band recreates the sounds and Sensations of the 70's and 80's.  https://www.ultimateearthwindandfire.com
2nd August at 19.30, A COUNTY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE,Direct from the Royal albert hall-Prepare to be transported on a Musical journey through the decades.  https://acountrynightinnashville.com
3rd August at 14.00,POP PRINCESSES 2025,Sweeney entertainment presents Pop Princesses a magical show where Princesses become Pop stars.  https://www.sweeneyentertainments.co.uk
9th August at 10.30,SHANKLIN FAMILT THEATRE TOUR.
9th August at 19.30.MICHAEL STARRING BEN 2025,The Magic of Michael Jackson -Magical tribute to the king of pop.  https://www.michaeljacksonuk.com
10th August 19.30,CARPENTERS GOLD,Live in Concert Vikki Holland-Bowyer has the warm dulcet tones which sound uncannily similar to the superstar.  https://www.reuniongroup.co.uk
11th August at 13.30,SHANKLIN THEATRE TOUR.
13th August at 10.30,SHANKLIN FAMILY THEATRE TOUR.
15th August at 19.30, TAYLOR MANIA,A Award winning tribute to one of the leading Contemparary Recording artists of our time-Katy Ellis becomes Taylor Swift.  https://www.taylorswifttribute.com
16th August at 19.30,ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS,Lee Memphis King-Europes most Successful tribute artist.  https://www.leememphisking.com










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MEDINA THEATRE in Newport 2023
Fairlee road newport,PO30 2EW,Tele 01983 823884..  
15th February at 2.30pm,ALICE IN WONDERLAND,The wight strollers are back with their 2025 pantomine.  https://wightstrollers.wixsite.com
28th February at 8pm, NEWPORT COMEDY CLUB,Andy Parsons and a line-up of the UK'S finest tv and circuit comedians.  https://www.andyparsons.co.uk
23rd February at 11am and 5pm, MLD STUDIO PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF ALADDIN.
1st March at 7.30pm, THE MAKING OF A MURDERER 2-THE REAL MANHUNTER,Listen to stories from an ex head of the metropolitan police murder squad of how he caught some of the UK'S most evil murderers.
8th March at 7.30pm,JIM DAVIDSON-THE NEXT CHAPTER,In the ever-evoling book of bristish comedy,Jim davidson OBE remains the best-seller.
11Tth March at 7.30pm,PAUL McKENNA-POWER MANIFESTING,Through a mix of quantum physics and Neuro-Linguistic programming you will be able to progranne your mind for success and your life will become amazing.  https://www.paulmckenna.com
14th March at 7.30pm,THE ULTIMATE EAGLES,Handshake LTD are proud to present the worlds premier eagles show.  https://theultimateeagles.co.uk
15th March at 7.15pm, ISLE OF WIGHT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARCH CONCERT.
19TH March at 8pm, MILES JUPP-ON I BANG,Since miles's last tour finished at the london palladium in 2017,he's been in the full monty and the durnells.  https://www.milesjupp.co.uk
21st March at 7.30pm MERCURY,The ultimate queen tribute,  https://www.mercurytribute.co.uk
22nd March at 7.30pm,OH WHAT A NIGHT 2025,The ultimate celerbration of frankie valli and the four seasons.  https://ohwhatanight.com
28th March at 7.30pm,THE ROY ORBISON EXPERIENCE,The most authentic tribute to roy orbison in the uk.
https://royorbisonexperience.com
29th March at 7.30pm,BOB DRURY'S-THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY.The lifeof a legend in song,described in LA as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to neil diamond.
30th March at 12pm,PETER PAN,The starlight academy perform a magical journey of the boy that never grew up.  https://www.thestarlightacademy.co.uk
4th April at 8pm,BINGO THAT'S BONKERS,We're taking the bingo out of the hall,adding comedy,music and even bigger balls.
19th April at 7.30pm P!SSED UP PANTO-SLEEPING BEAUTY,The ultimate adult panto is back getting the pissed up panto
treatment.
25th April at 7.30pm, VOODOO ROOM-A NIGHT OF Hendrix, Clapton and Cream.  https://voodoo-room.com
26th April at 7.30pm, THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES-THE SHAKE IT UP BABY TOUR. https://themagicofthebeatles.co.uk
3rd May at 7.30pm,SOUND & VISION-A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE,Chris Burke has a unmatched Vocal Similarity to Bowie with amazing hits like Ziggy Stardust,Life on Mars ,Starman,Rebel Rebel and many more.  https://soundandvisionbowietributeband.com
4th May at 2pm, AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC AND MEMORIES,Join us for an afternoon filled with incredible music from the isle of wights marching bands and friends.
9th May at 7.30pm,FORBIDDEN NIGHTS,Brace yourself for something truly Spectacular-Forbidden nights are celebrating 9 years of Muscles and Mayhem.  https://forbidden-night.co.uk
10th May at 7.30pm,EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS,Internationally acclaimed,Emilio brings his award winning show to the UK.  https://www.emiliosantoro.com
16th May at 7.30pm,FOREVER JACKSON-LEGACY OF LEGEND,Forever jackson is the World's Premiere MJ Production,setting the industry alight with Critically-acclaimed sell-out Shows.  https://foreverjackson.co.uk
17th May at 7.15pm,ISLE OF WIGHT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAY CONCERT.
5th June at 6pm, PHANTOMS OF THE POPERA,This Vocally dynamic evening showcases smash hit songs from the west end and broadway.  
5th July at 7.15pm, ISLE OF WIGHT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JULY CONCERT.
11th July at 7pm, ROY CHUBBY BROWN,Still going strong after 50 years in entertainment and comedy. https://www.roychubbybrown.biz
12th July at 7.30pm, THE FLEETWOOD MAC SONGBOOK,You will be assured a night to remember in the company of these fine musicians for an unforgettable evening.  https://thefleetwoodmacsongbook.com
6th September at 7.30pm, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER-MOTOWN SHOW,Taking you back in time to 1960's Detriot,Packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.
7th September at 12.30pm,THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED:A ROCK SHOW,Danny and Dino's Favourite rock band are playing for their last concert.













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

14th-22nd February 2025 at 7.30pm,THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME,
15 year old maths whiz Christopher Boone lives with his dad in a working class town of swinton,after being accused of killing his neighbours dog he decides to investigate the crime.
















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.
Tele 01983 527352.  https://robin-hill.com
19th July 2025-SAUSAGE AND CIDER FESTIVAL  https://www.sausageandciderfest.co.uk/iow
Special Guest Kevin and Perry go Large,Queen Tribute,Abba Tribute,Fleetwood mac Tribute,The Killers Tribute,Oasis Tribute,Festival fun day including 30+ Cider Flavours,20+ Sausage Flavours,Prosecco,Cocktails,Gin,Trder village,Axe Throwing,Circus workshop and much more.


REVAMP FESTIVAL- Ryde.2025
https://www.facebook.com/revampfestival/


MARCH OF THE MODS-RYDE 2025
www.visualimpact.co.uk/events
March 29th 2025. From 13.30-22.30,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 2025
Tele 01983 296621
http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk
6th-7th and 8th June Friday 6th Training day,7th Race day and 8th Return to port,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 2025
Walk,Jog,Run.
Tele 02076096695
www.isleofwightultrachallenge.co.uK
3rd-4th May,Walkers start at 10am Runners start at 11am,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 2024
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.2024
Havenstreet,PO33 4DS.Phone 07918726905,01983885926.Open 10am-5pm. https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk
26th October-1st November,WIZARD WEEK,Whats halloween without a bit of magic,witches and other ghouls take over havenstreet, Watch the birds of prey and story telling with greg chapman.
2nd November,RACE THE TRAIN,Complete in the 5km run between wootton and havenstreet faster than our train.
7th and 8th December and 13th Through to the24th December.SANTA SPECIAL.
On the platform at havenstreet there will be delightfully dressed guards making the elves feel right at home.
Enjoy a fairground ride in the park,Board the train through the countryside,Story awaits you in the carriage decorated with twinkly lights and of course a gift for every child.
26th December BOXING DAY SPECIAL,After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey with a 10 mile round trip,Stretch your legs with a country walk or visit the pub.
                           

BUS AND COACH MUSEUM PARK ROAD RYDE,2025
Tele 10983 567796  https://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk


LAMBRETTA DAY 2025
https://www.scooterevents.co.uk
25th May at 11am,Celebrating all things lambretta ,1pm Ride out newport leaves for ryde,Live bands ,DJ'S,Beer tent & BBQ at ryde pavilion.



WALKING VESTIVAL.2025
 https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
Spring walking vestival 10th-18th May.WALK THE WIGHT takes place on the 11th MAY.
Autumn from 4th-12th October,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.2025
Appley lane,Appley,Ryde.PO33 2ND. Phone- 01983 566481- 07786034941-Contact steve bull at e-mail-stephencbull@gmail.com



ISLE OF WIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL 19th-22nd June 2025
Seaclose,Newport,Isle of Wight,PO30 2EA.   https://isleofwightfestival.com
Tickets go on sale on 25th September 2024.
Friday Headline-Sting  https://www.sting.com
                           Faithless-  https://faithless.co.uk

Saturday Headline-Stereophonics,  https://stereophonics.com
                                The Script  https://www.thescriptmusic.com
                                Paul Heaton-  https://paulheaton.co.uk
                                 Featuring Rianne Downey

Sunday Headline-Justin Timberland,  https://www.justintimberland.co..
                              Teddy Swims-  https://www.teddyswims.com
                              Texas-  https://www.texas.uk.com
                               Olly Murs-  https://www.ollymurs.com
And an array of other artists including Clean Bandit,Example,Alison Moyet and James.


RYDE- THE BIG BEACH WEEKENDER.2025



COWES  WEEK.2025
 Tele-01983 300727
   https://www.britanniaevents.co.uk
2nd-8th 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 2025-YAUCHT CLUB.
https://www.britishclassicweek.co.uk
Tele 01983 245100-07790770526



MARDI GRAS 2025, FREE EVENT.
https://www.thenewcarnivalcompany.com
The New Carnival Company,Ryde,Isle of Wight,PO33 2ER.
Tele-01983716095.



RHYTHM TREE FESTIVAL 2025.
https://www.rhythmtree.co.uk
Sticelett Farm,Thorness Bay,Isle of Wight,PO31 8NE.
We are hosting single day events in our woods at sticelett farm this year instead of the festival.



GARLIC FESTIVAL 2025.
Fighting Cocks ,Sandown-isle of wight,PO36 0LU.
https://www.garlicfestival.co.uk
16th -17th 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 2025
Ryde Esplanade,PO33 2EL.
https://www.iwpride.org
19th July from 11am -11pm at Harbour Beach ryde.More details to follow.



RYDE CARNIVAL.2025.
https://rydecarnival.com
Ryde Isle of Wight,PO33 2LL.


ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY 2025.
Airport,Scotchells Brook lane, Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 0JP-TELE 07785575985.
22nd-26th August.  https://vfmscoot.co.uk


CLASSIC CAR EXTRAVAGANZA,2025
http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk
Ryde Esplanade,PO33 1JA-Phone 02084397871.
Thousands of car enthusiasts will once again assend on the island.


ISLE OF WIGHT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL,2025.
26th-28th 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 2025 
www.harponwight.co.uk
Ryde- Tele-01983 730930,


ISLE OF WIGHT SOUL & reggae weekend.
To Book -email: iowweekender2020@gmail.com or Call: 07944141952
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

CRAZY'S RESTAURANT-MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE.
49 High strreet ryde,PO332RE-Phone-01983 562670
www.crazysiow.co.uk

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 7226PICKLE AND DILL

PICKLE AND DILL
51 UNION STREET RYDE
Tele  01983 811694.

THE WONKY GOAT
30 Union Street Ryde
01983 716930.


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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