Village on the Isle of Wight
Bembridge
Bembridge is a village and civil parish located on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight.
It had a population of 3,848 according to the 2001 census of the United Kingdom, leading to the implausible claim by some residents that Bembridge is the largest village in England. Bembridge is home to many of the Island's wealthiest residents. The population had reduced to 3,688 at the 2011 Census.
How locals move
Getting around Bembridge the local way
- Get inBy ferry or hovercraft: The Fast Cat operated by Wightlink runs just about every half hour in the summer.
- Go nextThe ferry takes you back to Portsmouth on the mainland, or you can sail from Cowes to Southampton.
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