Bembridge
Bembridge is a village in the Isle of Wight.
Understand
[edit]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.
There are five pubs in the village, all serving food, a good Chinese restaurant / takeaway, and a number of cafes.
There are numerous B&Bs 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
Get in
[edit]Served by buses.
Has an airfield for those arriving by private aircraft.
Berths for boats in the harbour.
Get around
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The village is small enough to walk around, but there are also local taxi firms.
See
[edit]- 1 Bembridge Windmill, High Street, PO35 5SQ, ☏ +44 1983 873945, bembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- 2 Bembridge Fort, Bembridge Down, near Bembridge, PO36 8QY, ☏ +44 1983 741020, bembridgefort@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Bembridge Heritage Centre. Apr-Oct, M, W-F 10AM-4PM and Sa 10AM-noon. Here you can learn more about the area.
Do
[edit]- Walk along the coastline, exploring rock pools.
- Have an ice cream and watch all the activity on the Solent.
- 1 Bembridge and Culver Downs, isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Buy
[edit]Local crab and lobster.
Eat
[edit]Any of the pubs - see below
- Foxs restaurant, High St..
- China China, Sherbourne Street. Good Chinese Restaurant
Drink
[edit]- Pilot Boat Inn, Station Rd..
- Village Inn, High St..
- Crab & Lobster. Forelands Field Lane.
- The Spinnaker Inn.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Bembridge Coast Hotel (Warner Leisure Hotels), Fishermans Walk, PO35 5TB, ☏ +44 1983 873931. 3-star beach-side hotel with restaurant, sea views, leisure facilities and plenty of activities. 2 night break from £122.
- 2 The Spinnaker, 1 Steyne Road, PO35 5UH, ☏ +44 1983 873572, info@thespinnakeriow.co.uk. Restored Edwardian hotel with 14 en-suite rooms with up-to-date furnishings and fittings, and restaurant serving locally-sourced food. £70 / night.