It can be found on the eastern side of the Island, not too far away from another well-regarded village, Seaview, and the popular town of Sandown.
Bembridge is well-known for several features, such as its picturesque harbour, beaches and numerous options for food and drink.
Here’s all you need to know about Bembridge, including what you can find there.
Bembridge is known for its gorgeous coastal scenery (Image: Pamela Parker/Camera Club)
What can you find in Bembridge?
Bembridge is one of the biggest villages in England, with a population of around 3,500, and as a result, there is plenty to see and do here.
The Visit Isle of Wight website shares: “From a wonderful windmill to a picturesque harbour, three delightful beaches and a bustling village centre packed with shops and places to eat, this is the quintessential village experience.”
The harbour is an obvious selling point for the village, particularly in the warmer months.
It houses two yacht clubs, hundreds of pleasure craft, houseboats and fishing vessels, with there being numerous places to stay on Embankment Road, which goes past it.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the village, you can find the National Trust site of Bembridge Windmill.
Bembridge Windmill is a National Trust site that can be found on the outskirts of the village (Image: Patric Brooks/Camera Club)
Its website adds: “This little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the Island’s most iconic images.
“Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but still has most of its original machinery intact.
“Climb to the top of the mill then find out how it once worked as you descend its four floors.”
Alongside all of that, the Bembridge RNLI station is said to be one of the “most spectacular in Britain”, according to Visit Isle of Wight.
It adds: “The station is generally open to the public and weekly launches are staged during the summer months (callouts permitting).”
Bembridge RNLI Station is said to be one of the most spectacular in Britain (Image: Getty Images)
Along the High Street, visitors can find lots of local businesses such as Hot Box Bakery, Captain Stan’s Bembridge Fish Store and WW Woodford and Son butchers.
Where can you eat and drink in Bembridge?
Bembridge has numerous options for food and drink, including several well-regarded pubs.
These include The Crab and Lobster Inn, The Pilot Boat Inn and Ye Olde Village Inn.
Ye Olde Village Inn can be found on the High Street, and it has been well-received by customers, earning a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor.
Ye Olde Village Inn is one of a few pubs that can be found in Bembridge (Image: Ye Olde Village Inn/Tripadvisor)
A statement from the pub said: “We’re a traditional village pub offering great service, quality local produce, hearty drinks, and a warm community welcome.
“Being in Bembridge means we’re part of a truly special seaside village that brings together locals and visitors alike — from lazy lunches on sunny days to cosy evenings by the fire.”
Meanwhile, restaurants include the floating seafood spot The Best Dressed Crab, which can be found in Bembridge Harbour.
Alongside that, you can find The Harbour View Cafe, The Beach Hut, Lane End Deli and Cafe, Frampton’s, Little Fox’s, and the restaurant at the Birdham Hotel.
Another option for a cafe is Lagom Coffee, which can be found on Sherborne Street.
Discussing the business, owner Richard de Carpentier said: “We serve speciality coffee in a comfortable, warm, and welcoming Scandinavian-inspired setting.
“We’re proud to be a coffee shop at the heart of the local community — a meeting place for locals and regulars, as well as a welcoming stop for those visiting the Island for the first time.”
He continued: “Bembridge is a vibrant place to be based, with a strong sense of community at its heart.
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“With Lagom Coffee helping draw people into the village year-round, alongside great pubs, independent shops, a bakery, fishmonger, and butcher, it offers almost everything you could need.
“It’s a fantastic place to run a business and to be part of a thriving community.”
Have you visited Bembridge? Do you have any recommendations? Let us know in the comments.
