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Brading

Parish in Isle of Wight, England

Coordinates:50.682, -1.146
OS grid ref:SZ 60 87
Population:1,800
Dialling code: 01983 (Isle of Wight)
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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.

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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

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