getting to the Ocean Hotel from East Cowes

Exit the ferry terminal and follow signs to Newport, Ryde on the A3021.

After 1 mile bear right at the "Prince of Wales". After another mile you will reach Whippingham and 1 mile further on you will reach a roundabout. Take the first exit onto the A3054, signposted "Ryde".

After ¼ mile turn right, signposted "Sandown A3056". In ¾ mile go straight on at the mini-roundabout.

In 2 miles you will reach another roundabout with Robin Hill Adventure Park on your left. Take the 2nd exit and carry on past the "Hare and Hounds", signposted "Arreton, Sandown A3056".

After approximately ½ mile you will come to a T-junction. Turn left onto the A3056, signposted "Sandown". After another ½ mile you will pass the "White Lion" on your left in Arreton.

In 1½ miles you will pass the "Fighting Cocks Roadhouse" on your right and "Amazon World" on your left.

After approximately 1 mile you will find yourself in Apse Heath. Go straight on at the mini-roundabout.

After another 1 mile go straight ahead at the roundabout, passing Safeway on your left.

In 1 mile you will reach traffic signals at Lake, with "The Stag Inn" on your left. Turn left onto the A3055.

After ½ mile at the top of the hill go straight across the traffic signals, passing "The Heights Leisure Centre" on your left.

Take the 2nd right into Melville Street and follow it to the end. At the junction go straight ahead into Pier Street and follow the road round to the left onto Sandown Esplanade. The entrance to the car park is a short distance along the seafront, opposite the war memorial.