Seaview started as a small fishing and farming community. During the Victorian era, Seaview began to attract visitors looking for peaceful seaside retreats. Unlike busier nearby towns like Ryde and Sandown, Seaview remained quiet and low-key, which appealed to wealthier holidaymakers seeking privacy. Victorian villas and guesthouses were built along the shoreline and in the village, many of which survive today.
Seaview is a picturesque coastal village on the Isle of Wight’s northeast coast, a 10-minute drive from the bigger town of Ryde and just over 10 minutes from Bembridge.
Seaview beachfront is calm and family-friendly, with shallow waters ideal for swimming, crabbing and paddling. Priory Bay is approximately a ten-minute walk from the village. It is filled with white sand and offers excellent swimming conditions, but can only be reached at low tide.
Seaview Duver is another lovely spot for beach walks and picnics, or if you fancy some green space, there’s also Puckpool Park. Nature enthusiasts will love nearby Hersey Nature Reserve, home to wading birds and coastal wildlife, while the Seaview Yacht Club is the heart of local sailing activity.
Walkers can follow the coastal path west toward Ryde or east toward St Helens and Bembridge, taking in sweeping views of the Solent along the way. No Man's Land Fort, formerly part of the coast defences and now a luxury residence, is visible in the Solent one mile from Seaview.
The Isle of Wight Distillery, famous for their Mermaid Gin, can be found at Pondwell just down the road from Seaview.
Seaview lies just east of Ryde, about a 10-minute drive away. Visitors can reach it easily from the mainland via ferry to Ryde Pier Head or Fishbourne, followed by a short drive, taxi or local bus.
The Island’s Southern Vectis buses connect Seaview with Ryde, Bembridge and other key Island destinations. Walking and cycling are also popular, as the area’s quiet lanes and coastal paths offer safe and scenic routes.
Parking is available near Seaview Duver and along the seafront, though spaces can fill quickly in summer.
One of the most famous events at Seaview’s annual Regatta is the "greasy pole" competition, where competitors try to slide along a heavily greased pole without falling in the water.
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