Railways have operated on the Isle of Wight for more than a century, with a unique steam ... more
heritage that has been preserved thanks to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.Victorian, Edwardian and more recent engines have all been restored. Today passenger's t...
Advantages: Everything is to a high standard! Disadvantages: Coach loads of kids turn up suddently!
To say that the rail infrastructure that the Isle of Wight used to have was huge is an understatement; from 1862 onwards a total of 54 miles of track virtually covering the whole island, giving residents a full service at their disposal. Unfortunately in 1952 the infrastructure and the various lines were cut back and were closed to what we have today with just the Island Line remaining that runs from Ryde Pier to the southern part of the island totalling just 8.5 miles in length. However there is still an opportunity to see the steam trains in action and have the opportunity to ride upon them between Wooton and Smallbrook Junction and although at just 5.5 miles in length this is definitely an attraction that is worth visiting.
This for me was the main event, I had high expectations of going here and what I would see. Firstly the main ...
Advantages: A place for everyone - young and old! Disadvantages: You won't want to go home.
, blacksmiths, Porkers paradise and gift shop.
DISADVANTAGES: Not ideal if you don?t like horses, although it is worth going just to see the pigs in Porkers paradise!
Brickfields
Newnham road
Binstead
Ryde
IOW
Info line: 01983 566801
www.brickfields.net
Isle of WightRailway
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ISLE OF WIGHTSTEAMRAILWAY- the railway at Havenstreet is a must for rail enthusiasts, and the large steam trains are very impressive. The railway is very small, and you will pass through only four stations on your visit. However, the countryside is very impressive and you will get to look at the sights of the island on your way.
The railway offers a range of events throughout the year, including a visit from Thomas the Tank Engine (23 to 26 July), Fish and Chip evenings (Thursdays in July and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in ...
Advantages: Ryde Isle of Wight Disadvantages: Ryde Isle of Wight
Ryde Isle of Wight
Living in Ryde on the Isle of Wight I think gives me a perfect inside knowledge to be able to write this review. I have lived here for a good few years now and have enjoyed pretty much every single year.
The Isle of Wight is situated off of the very south of mainland England and a 15-minute ferry crossing from Portsmouth. One of the places you can catch a ferry to is Ryde and it is very easy to be able to hop over from Portsmouth just for the day to the island. Ryde is very popular with holidaymakers, tourists and island residents alike. It has the second biggest shopping town on the Isle of Wight and not only has great shops but has a load of wonderful beaches.
From the beaches you are able to have a wonderful skyline view over Portsmouth and Southsea. The Spinnaker Tower is easy visible on a clear ...
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