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Bembridge, St Helens, Seaview

           Situated on the most easterly point of the Isle of Wight, lying beneath the headland of Culver is the village of Bembridge. Once cut off from the rest of the Island Bembridge was connected by an embankment built in the mid - 1800's and since then has grown rapidly, so much so that today it can lay claim to be the biggest village in the UK. It has a good mix of shops, pubs, restaurants and art galleries and is a popular sailing centre with a delightful harbour and pleasant beach with rock pools. It is also home to The National Trust Windmill, the only one to survive on the Island and Bembridge Airport, the only hard surfaced runway on the Island, which is open to the public 7 days a week throughout the year.

St Helens lies in a coastal position between Bembridge and Seaview. The Village Green is the centre of village life, providing cricket and football pitches, children's playground and seats, as well as views right across Bembridge Harbour, it also plays host to the annual carnival, which takes place in August. A short walk down to The Duver, a spit of shingle and sand, will present you stunning views of the Solent and St Helens Fort.

At the eastern end of Ryde sitting comfortably along the coast, lies the unique village of Seaview, aptly named for its extensive outlook of the Solent. A busy sailing centre in the summer, Seaview offers safe sandy beaches ideal for windsurfing, swimming and paddling. In the High Street and nearby are many good shops, cafes and restaurants and within a few miles of the village there are several riding stables, golf courses and a wildfowl and bird park.