Welcome to THE Royal Victoria Arcade!
royal victoria arcade’s upcoming events
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Antiques & Collectors Fair
Every first Sunday of the month, we hold our Antiques & Collectables Fair from 10am to 3pm! Dealers and private collectors selling silverware, jewellery, millitaria, medals, coins, iow books and much more.
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Vintage & Retro Market
Every second Sunday of the month, we hold our Vintage & Retro Fair from 10am to 3pm! Featuring an array of items including vintage clothing and accesories, gifts, retro, homewares and more.
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Live Music
Are you a local musician? We welcome buskers and performers into the arcade! Get in touch to find out more…
Named after Princess Victoria shortly before she became Queen, Ryde’s royal victoria Arcade, built between 1835 and 1836 was restored back to its former glory in 2011. The Royal Victoria Arcade is, quite simply, one of THE isle of wight’s hidden gems just waiting to be discovered!
Let’s go shopping!
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Coming Soon!
Unit № 1 & 2
New shop arriving soon! -
Next Door's Attic
Unit № 3
Vintage & Streetwear clothing and Retro Football Shirts.
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Clutterbox
Unit № 4
Odds and sods with bits and bobs! An Aladdin's cave of magic and memorabilia awaits your attention!
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Bombshell Co
Unit № 5
Goodbye dry skin, hello hydration! Bombshell Co. pampers your skin with whipped soaps, body butters, bath bombs, oils & more!
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Blossom and Rose
Unit № 6
A selection of beautiful, one of a kind, hand-made gifts along with a unique selection of Indian Incense, holders, cushions, door hangings and more.
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Coming Soon!
Unit № 7
New shop arriving soon!
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Deja Vu
Unit № 8
Antiques & Collectables
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Atelier
Unit № 8a
Vintage, retro, automemorabelia and soft furnishings- Atelier specialises in quirky, one-off items sourced from around the world! Also offering an alteration and tailoring service.
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Frankie’s Computer Fix
Unit № 9
Enter the realm of the man who can! A one stop shop for ALL your computer needs!
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Sunny Days - Rainy Days
Unit № 10 & 11
Whatever the weather, there's magic in the discovery of classic movies and music.
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Victoriana Lanes
Unit № 12
A home and garden shop offering gardenalia and decorative salvage.
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Sip and Smoke
Unit № 13 & 14
A boutique Cigar and Whiskey shop providing a range of high-end cigars, whiskeys, fine spirits and accessories. Also offering special tastings and private bookings.
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Ani’s Collectables
Unit № 23
An absolute treasure trove of hidden gems awaits you at Ani’s Collectables! Teddies, Trinkets, bargains galore, you’ll look for one thing and leave with more!
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Might this be you?
Whatever your interest, to open a shop, have a pitch at an event or perform for the masses you can find out how by getting in touch.
Royal Victoria Arcade
Packed full of character, rammed with entertainment and the most iconic social hub of our community.
Our ambition, our sole purpose, whilst preserving its current character is to re-establish Roya Victoria Arcade back to what it once was. Packed full of character, rammed with entertainment and the most iconic social hub of our community.
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DID You know?
The Royal Victoria Arcade has a unique feature built into the basement - a 17 by 11 foot ice well. This was used to store ice for the arcade and was brought in from North America and Norway!
the underground museum of ryde.
Going Underground? (Going underground)
No Brass bands play but feet start to pound…
Down the stairs to discover a treasure trove of Island history!
Step into the Tardis! A superb and incredible collection of the remarkable and unique history of our Island awaits you! Come and see how the small town of Ryde has evolved from Victorian times, how it coped and assisted through two World Wars. This museum is a goldmine of artefacts and memorabilia.
the donald mcgill saucy seaside postcard museum.
Come, step back in time for a bit of a giggle!
In the early 1950’s the Conservative Government were concerned about the apparent deterioration of society's morals, particularly in regards to a certain collection of postcards…
DID You know?
Royal Victoria Arcade was founded by William Houghton Banks in 1835, an apothecary in Ryde, who also built Vernon Square. He had borrowed heavily for the enterprise, and, facing bankruptcy, left Ryde for Belgium months after the opening ceremony.
Come one! Come all and set out your stalls!
Whatever your interest, to open a shop, have a pitch at an event or perform for the crowds, you can find out how by contacting us using the button below.