The Steep chalk cliffs at Culver and the rolling farmland further inland coupled with sophisticated towns and villages all form part of the charm of the North East of the Island.

Once two separate small communities, Ryde is now the Island's largest town and centre of nightlife and family entertainment on the North Eastern shores. The six miles of sandy beach takes you round, passing puckpools to the Edwardian sailing village of Seaview.

Main Towns

• Ryde
• Seaview & Bembridge

  With a splendid esplanade, seafront promenade and elegant Victorian buildings, Ryde offers six miles of safe sandy beaches and a wide range of family activities, including ice skating, bowling and canoeing. There are also plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and night clubs to enjoy.

Key Attractions

• Boating Lake
• Ten-pin Bowling
• Ice Rink
• Sandy Beaches
• Nightlife
• Island Line Train - Pier Terminus

Activities

• Walking along the magnificent Seafront Promenade and local trails
• Ice-skating
• Bowling

Nearby

• Horseriding at Brickfields Horse Country
• Wine Tasting at Rosemary Vineyard

Events

• August - Ryde Carnival
• May - Ryde Regatta
• Selected dates year round - National Level Ice Hockey
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Tourist Information
The tourist information centre is located on Ryde Western Esplanade and is open all year (on selected days during January and February).

  A few miles along the coast, there’s the picturesque and exclusive sailing village of Seaview, with narrow lanes and old houses. Bembridge offers excellent beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. The National Trust Windmill and Shipwreck Centre are evocative reminders of the Isle’s illustrious nautical past.

Key Attractions - Seaview

• Restaurants
• Gallery

Key Attractions - Bembridge

• Picturesque Harbour
• National Trust Windmill
• Shipwreck Centre

Activities - Seaview

• Coastal Path Walks
• Sailing

Activities - Bembridge

• Nunwell Trail
• Kitesurfing
• Windsurfing
• Sailing

Events

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Tourist Information The nearest Tourist Information Centre, which is Open All Year (selected hours during January and February), is located at Western Esplanade in Ryde.