Isle of Wight for the evening, should we head for Shanklin/Ryde or somewhere else?

[jodee]

Thinking of popping over on Lymington ferry just for the evening - our wedding anniversary - too late for usual attractions (Ive been there on a day trip before but can't remember where we went!), just looking for a nice seaside resort with a smallish amusement arcade for DS (9), maybe crazy golf, decent chip shop (we are easily pleased!)

Can't remember where there is a pier, (Ryde?) and if so is it worth going on it?

blackgang chine used to be brilliant about 14 years ago. could be shit heap now but ws great then for all the family.

14 years is a loooong time, LOL!

Just wondering as well if we can just turn up and get on the ferry with the car (thinking of a Friday) or best to book (would be going over before start of school hols).

anyone?!

Shanklin or Ventnor would be nicer than Ryde. Shanklin beach has a couple of ok pubs, crazy golf and arcade. You might want to check what time things close though. We were there at half-term and everything shut at about 5pm.

Thanks Chippy, will check before we go!