This ticket also covers the cost of passage on the Wightlink catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head. |
There are rowing clubs at Newport, Ryde and Shanklin, all members of the Hants and Dorset rowing association. |
The line from Ryde St John's Road to Shanklin was opened on 23 August 1864, having been built by the Isle of Wight Railway. |
Sandown railway station is still on the one remaining operational railway on the island, which now goes from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin. |
Initial services flew to Croydon, Glasgow, Liverpool, Ryde, Shoreham, Manchester and Southampton. |
It contains many important buildings considered to be of special merit including Ryde House, a listed building of special architectural and historic interest. |