The easiest way to reach the island is by train. When planning your journey, make sure to purchase a ticket that takes you all the way to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight. This train ticket will also include the Wightlink Fast Cat passenger ferry, which will transport you to Ryde Pier. Try to catch the 17:15 ferry, as it arrives at 17:37. Rest assured, they will be there to meet you.
Please arrive at Ryde Pier Head for collection at 18:00 on Thursday, the 27th of July. From there, you will be taken to the woodland retreat, The Secret Garden.
For the return journey, please book yourself onto the ferry scheduled to depart from Ryde Pier at 18:15. This ferry will arrive at Portsmouth Harbour train station at 18:35. They will ensure you reach the Ryde Pier ferry terminal with plenty of time to catch the ferry and bid farewell to the Island.