Brading
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.682, -1.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 60 87 |
| Population: | 1,800 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
The small town and civil parish of Brading sits on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, close to the coastal villages of Bembridge and St Helens. It lies beside a tidal harbour and a sweep of reclaimed marshland and chalk downland such as Brading Down, giving a pleasing mix of farmland, wildlife reserves and accessible walking country.
Historically a market town with Roman roots, Brading is best known for the excavated Brading Roman Villa with its mosaics, while a medieval church and an old high street lend a strong sense of continuity. Today the local economy blends agriculture, small businesses and visitor-focused services, and a lively community life with clubs and seasonal events helps preserve the village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Brading
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Portsmouth 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Gosport 8.7 miles14 km
- Waterlooville 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bognor Regis 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Fareham 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Eastleigh 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Eastleigh Town 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Havant 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Totton 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Totton and Eling 22.4 miles36 km
- Chichester 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Brading Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Brading & St. Helens Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Yaverland Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sandown North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Helens Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sandown South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lake North Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Sandown Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hillway Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Nettlestone & Seaview Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Nettlestone and Seaview Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Brading
PO36 0BZ, PO36 0EP, PO36 0BS, PO36 0AG, PO36 0AA, PO36 0AU, PO36 0AL, PO36 0BP, PO36 0DA … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bournemouth Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Brading Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Sandown Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Brading Ad
- Haven Hall 5 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hambledon Hotel 3.9 miles6.2 km
- St Helens Coastal Resort 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Seaview Hotel 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Birdham at Bembridge 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Eastmount Hall Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- The Marine 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Trouville Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Brading
- Brading C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 2 miles3.3 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 3 miles4.8 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Osborne House Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 8.1 miles13 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 8.3 miles13.4 km
- HMS Victory Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km