Bembridge
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Bembridge is a village in the Isle of Wight.
[edit] Understand
Bembridge is a large village on the eastern end of the Isle of Wight. It has a vibrant local community, and a mix of tourism and other types of business. Unlike many other areas of the Island it has not got overrun with tourist facilities, though it is still a popular holiday area.
There is a large harbour, with pontoon berths for visiting boats, and a number of lovely beaches.
The are five pubs in the village, all serving food, a good Chinese restaurant / takeaway, and a number of cafes.
There are numerous B&B's in the area, and hotel accommodation at Bembridge Coast Hotel, and The Windmill Inn. There are also campsites and caravan parks.
The village is home to the islands only remaining windmill, a National Trust property, open from April to October
[edit] Get in
Served by buses.
Has an airfield [1] for those arriving by private aircaft.
Berths for boats in the harbour.
[edit] Get around
The village is small enough to walk around, but there are also local taxi firms.
[edit][add listing] See
- Bembridge Windmill [2]
[edit][add listing] Do
- Walk along the coastline, exploring rock pools.
- Have an ice cream and watch all the activity on the Solent.
- Bembridge Heritage Centre [3] (opening times are Apr-Oct, M, W-F 10AM-4PM and Sa 10AM-noon). Here you can learn more about the area.
[edit][add listing] Buy
Local crab and lobster.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Any of the pubs - see below
- Foxs restaurant, High St.
- China China, Sherbourne Street. Good chinese Restaurant edit
[edit][add listing] Drink
- Pilot Boat Inn, Station Rd.
- Village Inn, High St.
- Crab & Lobster [4], Forelands Field Lane.
- The Windmill Inn [5], Steyne Rd.
- The Propeller Inn, Sandwon Rd.
[edit][add listing] Sleep

