Welcome to THE Royal Victoria Arcade!

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!

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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.

Royal Victoria Arcade is evolving. FOLLOW US AND Watch it grow.

Step into the iconic past of queen Victoria!

and enjoy browsing Unique, quirky one of a kind shops.

Scattered throughout the Victoriana Lanes you’ll delight in the discovery of retro fashions, vinyl music, collectables and memorabilia, textile crafts and gifts galore, just pop in for a tour!

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!

Let’s go shopping!

  • Handpicked Isle of Wight

    Handpicked Isle of Wight

    Unit № 1 & 2
    An ‘Isle of Wight made’ gift shop.

  • Next Door's Attic

    Next Door's Attic

    Unit № 3

    Vintage & Streetwear clothing and Retro Football Shirts.

  • Way 67

    Unit № 4

    How about a fashion indulgence to match the tunes of all ages? Disco, funk, mods, rockers soul and ska!

  • Suzie Q

    Unit № 5

    Ladies clothing and accessories.

  • Dotty

    Unit № 6

    A shop curated for lovers of vintage homewares, art and sustainable gifts. An advocate of sustainable living and ‘slow’ fashion.

  • Studio 8

    Unit № 8

    Studio 8

  • Atelier

    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.

  • Frankie’s Computer Fix

    Unit № 9

    Enter the realm of the man who can! A one stop shop for ALL your computer needs!

  • Sunny Days - Rainy Days

    Unit № 10 & 11

    Whatever the weather, there's magic in the discovery of classic movies and music.

  • Victoriana Lanes

    Unit № 12

    A home and garden shop offering gardenalia and decorative salvage.

  • 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.

  • Clutterbox

    Unit № 21 &22

    Odds and sods with bits and bobs! An Aladdin's cave of magic and memorabilia awaits your attention!

  • 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!

  • Enchanted Gifts

    Unit № 24

    Holistic shop selling unique spiritual gifts- Angels, Fairies, Crystals and all things spiritual.

  • Coming Soon!

    Unit № 25

    New shop arriving soon!

  • Blossom and Rose

    Unit № 26

    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.

  • Coming Soon!

    Unit № 27

    New shop arriving soon!

  • Fly in the Lounge

    Unit № 28

    New and pre-loved Loungefly Bags, Nicole Bags, Vintage Vans, Kids Bags, Disney T-Shirts and more!

  • 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.

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.

Follow our journey.

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.