Where to find us

St James' is located on the Isle of Wight, the largest island off the coast of England. It is separated from the mainland by the Solent, a narrow strip of sea famous for it's yachting. Situated off the south coast, it enjoys some of the best weather in Britain.

St James' is in Ryde, a town with a population of approximately 30,000 people, which is situated on the north-eastern edge of the island. It, along with Cowes, is the main 'gateway' to the mainland, being served by two ferry and one hovercraft routes.

Getting to the Isle of Wight
By car ferry from the mainland
Portsmouth to Fishbourne (nr. Ryde)
Wightlink run a car ferry service from Portsmouth. Visit www.wightlink.co.uk for timetables and booking information.

Southampton to East Cowes
Red Funnel offer a car fery service from Southampton. www.redfunnel.com for booking information and timetables and more.

Lymington to Yarmouth
Wightlink operate a service from Lymington to Yarmouth, a town at the north west of the island. Again, visit www.wightlink.co.uk for information.

By passenger ferry
From Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head
Wightlink operate a 15 minute catamaran service to Ryde Pier Head. www.wightlink.co.uk for timetables and more.

From Southsea to Ryde
Hovertravel operate a 10 minute hovercraft service from Southsea (nr. Portsmouth). Visit www.hovertravel.co.uk for information.

From Southampton to Cowes
Red Funnel offer a fast service from Southampton. www.redfunnel.com

Getting to Ryde
Ryde is situated on the north-east coast of island. From Yarmouth, take the A3054 through Newport and onto Ryde. From East Cowes, take the A3021 towards Wootton, and then the A3054 into Ryde. From Fishbourne, turn left from ferry port onto the A3054 and follow into Ryde.

St James' can be found easily by staying on the A3054 entering Ryde and looking out for the large white building with the big fish on it's side!