Bembridge



         


Bembridge is a village located on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight. It had a population of 3,567 according to the 1991 census of the United Kingdom, leading to claims by residents that Bembridge is the largest village in England.

Bembridge is a local service centre, hosting both a primary and middle school (see Isle of Wight School System for more infomation), a post office, several shops, a local airport, and Catholic, Methodist and Anglican Churches. It is also the location of a local fire and lifeboat station.

The Britten-Norman aircraft factory is located near the village.

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External Links

http://www.bembridge.com/ - A community site for the village.

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