St Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde

Name: St Cecilia's Abbey
Address: Ryde, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Ryde

Top attraction, Gothic Revival architecture, Monastery

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Facts and practical information

St Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde is an abbey of Benedictine nuns in the Isle of Wight, England. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°43'43"N, 1°8'48"W

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Ryde United Kingdom

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Day trips

St Cecilia's Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryde Town Hall, Isle of Wight Coastal Path, Royal Victoria Arcade, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.

0.7 miW
City hall
Ryde Town Hall, Ryde
19 min walk • Ryde Town Hall is a municipal structure in Lind Street in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Ryde Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.6 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Isle of Wight Coastal Path, Ryde
17 min walk • The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a circular long-distance footpath of 70 miles around the Isle of Wight, UK. It follows public footpaths and minor lanes, with some sections along roads.
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Victoria Arcade, Ryde
18 min walk • The Royal Victoria Arcade is a shopping arcade in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Built between 1835 and 1836 and restored in 2011, the arcade currently has 14 shops and an underground museum. The arcade is a Grade II* listed building.
1.3 miE
Park
Alan Hersey Nature Reserve, Seaview
34 min walk • The Alan Hersey Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight between Springvale and Seaview.
0.9 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Ryde
23 min walk • All Saints' Church, Ryde is a parish church in the Church of England located in Ryde, Isle of Wight. The building is a landmark of the Island, the spire being visible from many places around the Isle of Wight - and indeed from the mainland - projecting beyond the skyline.
~1990 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, Ryde
10 min walk • The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, also referred to as The Isle of Wight Bus Museum, was founded in 1997 in Newport on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The museum is a registered charity and run completely by volunteers. The vehicle collection is currently housed in the former bus depot at Ryde, Isle of Wight.
1.3 miS
Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Isle of Wight
33 min walk • The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a heritage railway on the Isle of Wight. The railway passes through 5+1⁄2 miles of countryside from Smallbrook Junction to Wootton station, passing through the small village of Havenstreet, where the line has a station, headquarters and a depot.
~1950 ftS
Church
St John's Church, Ryde
10 min walk • St. John's Church, Oakfield, Ryde is a parish church in the Church of England located in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
0.8 miW
Church
St James' Church, Ryde
22 min walk • St. James's Church, Ryde is a proprietary chapel located in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Until 2020 it was part of the Church of England, when it left to join the Anglican Mission in England.
1.2 miSE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Seaview
30 min walk • Seaview Wildlife Encounter, was a wildlife park featuring non-native species of birds and mammals. It opened in 1971 and closed in November 2015. The visitor attraction was located in the town of Seaview, on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight.
~260 ftE
Church
Appley House, Ryde
2 min walk • Appley House is an English country house and abbey in Appley Rise, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Cecilia's Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Appley House, Ryde (2 min walk), St John's Church, Ryde (10 min walk), Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, Ryde (10 min walk), Ryde Town Hall, Ryde (19 min walk).

How to get to St Cecilia's Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Cecilia's Abbey:

Bus

St. John's Church • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)
Appley • Lines: 8 (11 min walk)

Train

Ryde St John's Road (14 min walk)
Ryde Esplanade (17 min walk)