RYDE CARNIVAL
See Ryde as you never have before
Ariba, ariba - it's festival time on the Isle Of Wight as thousands of revellers take to the streets of Ryde for the UK's oldest and the island's biggest carnival of the year!
Throughout the summer, Islanders stage over a dozen carnivals culminating in the last carnival of the season at the end of the summer holidays - the ultimate carnival at Ryde. Featuring over 2000 performers and dozens of colourful floats, this is a sensory feast of light, sound and movement not to be missed.
Ryde carnival is reputed to be the oldest established carnival in England. The first true event was held in 1888 but the real origins extend a year further back to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1887. These days, the flamboyantly dressed dancers, creative carnival floats and giant costumed characters are more akin to Rio than Ryde. So, see Ryde as you never have before and get ready to party!
We are also pleased to inform guests that ryde carnival passes Burford house giving you a great veiw an oportunity not to be missed.
below are some pictures.
2007 ISLAND STEAM SHOW REAL ALE FESTIVAL
Once again traditional Real Ales from around the UK will be mixing with around 150 vintage and classic steam engines, cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and military vehicles at the 33rd Island Steam Show, the Isle of Wight's premier steam event, this August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Real Ale Marquee - now in its thirteenth year at the Show - adds to the overall flavour of the event. "The Island Steam Show genuinely offers something for everyone, with a traditional fairground for the youngsters, arena events all day long and hundreds of interesting and unusual exhibits, demonstrations and models," commented Show 'Landlord' Derek Bishop. "Real Ale goes hand in hand with the more traditional outdoor family event such as ours, there's nothing more relaxing than for Mums and Dads to relax in the sunshine with a cool glass of refreshing ale while the kids are enjoying the Show!" You can expect up to 40 beers from across the UK to be available over the four days of the festival, featuring a wide selection of Bitters, Milds, Stouts, Porters - all served in top class condition by our dedicated team of bar staff.
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In addition to a selection of ales from our local Island breweries some of the Mainland beers choosen for the festival this year celebrate the publication of the latest Harry Potter novel - so expect to see such diverse brews as B&T Black Dragon Mild, Milestone Harry Porter and Hadrian & Border Secret Kingdom. "As ever I will be pulling out the stops to get a wide selection of unusual ales onto the bar this summer" says Derek. "In addition to the local and Mainland ales there will be also be a choice of traditional ciders and Ventnor Brewery's traditional bottled Ginger Beer which, at only 1.4% ABV is a wonderfully refreshing drink on a hot summers day"
