Welcome to Brighstone

Brighstone is a charming village located on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. The village is situated on the western side of the island and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastline. Brighstone is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and explore the many attractions in the area.

One of the main attractions in Brighstone is the village church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. Visitors can admire the intricate carvings and stained glass windows, as well as the peaceful atmosphere inside the church. The churchyard is also worth a visit, with its ancient yew trees and stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Brighstone is the Brighstone Village Museum, which is housed in a former school building. The museum tells the story of the village and its inhabitants over the centuries, with exhibits ranging from prehistoric fossils to Victorian household items. Visitors can also learn about the local farming and fishing industries, as well as the history of the village school. The museum is a fascinating insight into the history of Brighstone and is a must-visit for anyone interested in the island's past.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brighstone Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Lennon	New Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BB 01983740285 School Website
Chillerton And Rookley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Snow	Main Road Chillerton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3EP 01983721207 School Website
Shalfleet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Grainger	Station Road Ningwood Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4NN 01983760269 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Sanderson	High Street Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR 01983522747 School Website
Carisbrooke Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Katherine Marshall	Wellington Road Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QT 01983522348 School Website
Christ The King College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Montrose	Wellington Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QT 01983537070 School Website
Carisbrooke College Foundation School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Karen Begley	Mountbatten Drive Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QU 01983524651 School Website
Newport Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Marshall	Hazel Close Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5GD 01983522826 School Website
Nine Acres Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Dyer	South View Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1QP 01983522984 School Website
St Georges School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Steff Gleeson	Watergate Rd Newport PO30 1XW 01983524634 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 9.47 Miles

Lymington Pier Lymington Pier, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZE 9.95 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 10.08 Miles

Lymington Town Mill Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AZ 10.24 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 10.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solo Taxis 01983 525010 2/Waterworks Cottages/Bowcombe Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3HX 3.73 Miles
24 7 Taxis 01983 527275 9 Silver Birch Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5AG 5.36 Miles
Newport Taxis 01983 522222 18 Acacia Cl, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5FQ 5.45 Miles
The Cab Co 01983 822222 15 Snowberry Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5EZ 5.58 Miles
Newport Taxis 01983 821559 39 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BU 5.58 Miles
Amar Taxis 01983 522968 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 5.62 Miles
5 Star Executive Travel 01983 527594 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 5.62 Miles
Prices Taxis 01983 522084 58 Hunnyhill, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5HL 5.97 Miles
Rayners Taxis 01983 752784 1 May Cottages, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9DB 6.09 Miles
A.S.A.P. Taxis 01983 244444 108 Furrlongs, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2BB 6.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brighstone Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gagger Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limerstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yafford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mottistone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shorwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Atherfield Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulverstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calbourne Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gustars Shute No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chessell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newport Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	22 Carisbrooke High Street Newport PO30 1NR
Newport Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	22 Carisbrooke High Street Newport PO30 1NR
Newport Health Centre 01983 522150	22 Carisbrooke High St Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR
Medina Healthcare 01983 522198	Medina Healthcare 16 West Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PR
Dr Hayes & Partners 01983 840625	The Surgery 2 Yarborough Close Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3HS

Local Stores

Carisbrooke - High Street
52 Carisbrooke High Street
Carisbrooke
Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO30 1NR
01983 521131
Store Website
4.96 miles

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SPAR Shorefield Road
SPAR
Shorefield Road
Milford On Sea
Lymington
SO41 0LH
01590 648347
Store Website
11.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HP 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 5.45 miles
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Animals Treated
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The People'S Vet
Newport Nursery Watergte Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1XP 01983 653769 admin@tpvet.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
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Wight Vets Ltd
15 Chapel Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PY 01983 896889 team@wightvets.com Website 5.74 miles

Animals Treated
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available at weekends
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Emergency service available outside of these hours

Rspca Isle Of Wight
Fao Sandra Laker Bohemia Corner Merstone Lane Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3NA 01983 840287 animalcentre@btinternet.com 5.86 miles


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Vectis Equine Vets
Systems House St. Cross Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BZ 01983 533799 enquiries@vectisequinevets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Carisbrooke Vets
137 School Green Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9BB 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 6.04 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Mottistone Meander: Climb To The Common
Visit A Mysterious Ancient Monument And Enjoy Fine Views Over The Mottistone Estate To The Sea. National Trust - Mottistone Gardens And Estate Mottistone Newport PO30 4ED 1.57 miles You Can Park Free Of Charge Next To Mottistone Gardens To Begin Your Walk. Alternatively You Can Park In Strawberry Lane Carpark Off Of Strawberry Lane Or At Jubilee Car Park, Bright Stone. By Following Strawberry Lane And Turning Off At Lynch Lane.

Location what3words viewer.shirtless.shady

Brook Bay
A Lovely Long Sandy Beach Which Is Dog Friendly All-Year Round. You Can Also Hunt For Fossils At Hanover Point 2 Military Rd Brighstone 2.64 miles

Location what3words spinners.purest.evolution

Brook Bay
Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round..Brook Bay Has Two Car Parks...As You Are Travelling South From Alum...Ignore The First One And Go In The Second. Slope With A Few Rocks To The Beach...Then Mostly Flat With Some Lovely Natural Coastline Views. Military Rd 2.88 miles

Location what3words beauty.swipes.prepares

Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 6.42 miles

Location what3words body.glosses.fetching

Tennyson Down And Headon Warren
Highdown Ln 6.61 miles

Location what3words decking.overtime.nuggets

Reeth Bay
Totally Dog Friendly Beach..Has A Small Beach Cafe. It's A Fisherman's Cove So If Not Overcrowded But Is A Lovely Spot For A Walk. Need To Park At The Top And Walk Down Past The Lighthouse. You Have To Cross A Few Boulders To Get To The Sandy Beach..But Well Worth The Balancing Act. Reeth Bay 6.66 miles

Location what3words marsh.proudest.canines

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3.1°C	-3.9°C	-4.6°C	-5.2°C	-3.9°C	-1.5°C	1.4°C	2.6°C	2.1°C	0.2°C	-1.6°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-9.2°C	-9.5°C	-9.6°C	-9.7°C	-7.9°C	-5.1°C	-1.9°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	-3.2°C	-5.2°C	-5.8°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-3.4°C	-3.8°C	-4°C	-4.4°C	-4.4°C	-3.6°C	-1.9°C	-0.5°C	-0.5°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C
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