Beneath the Boards

Discover the beautiful Isle of Wight through different eyes

Welcome to Seashorepics — your window into the beauty, character, and coastal charm of the Isle of Wight. From dramatic cliffs and golden beaches to peaceful villages and rolling countryside, we bring the island’s landscapes and seascapes to life through thoughtful, authentic photography. Interactive Map Interactive Map // Adverts (purple) addPin(layers.adverts, 50.71, -1.33, ‘#9B59B6’, “Cafe …

Yarmouth Pier, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth Pier is a Victorian pleasure pier, located in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. It is the longest wooden pier in England, and frequently requires restoration due to the relatively short lifespan of the wooden piles. Following its latest restoration scheme, it reopened to the public in 2008. Wikipedia

Ryde Pier

The first recorded Pier in the UK

The first recorded pier in the UK stood at Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It opened in 1814 and changed coastal travel forever. Before the wharf existed, passengers struggled with long, muddy shorelines. Boats often dropped visitors far from dry land. Ryde wharf solved this frustrating problem with a bold wooden walkway. It stretched …