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Bembridge

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Bembridge is a village in the Isle of Wight.

[edit] Understand

Village map
Village map

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