Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.679, -1.4 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 42 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet sit on the western side of the Isle of Wight, forming a largely rural area of chalk downland, low-lying farmland and a short stretch of sheltered coast. The landscape is dotted with historic stone churches, traditional pubs and a well-preserved watermill at Calbourne, giving the villages a distinctly historic, village‑scale charm.
The local economy leans on agriculture and tourism, with holiday accommodation, small businesses and community events such as village shows and fairs helping to sustain social life. Walkers and birdwatchers are drawn by the coastal and downland routes, while a close‑knit community culture and accessible countryside make it a popular spot for families and those seeking a quieter island lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.6 miles
- Portsmouth 16.9 miles
- Bournemouth 20.5 miles
- Poole 25 miles
- Gosport 14 miles
- Waterlooville 21 miles
- Fareham 15.2 miles
- Eastleigh 20.8 miles
- Eastleigh Town 19.5 miles
- Havant 21.9 miles
- Christchurch 15.8 miles
- Totton 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shalfleet Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield Parish 1.8 miles
- Brighstone Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Carisbrooke & Gunville Ward 3 miles
- Shorwell Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ward 3.4 miles
- Bouldnor Built-up area 4 miles
- Great Thorness Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Newport West Ward 4.1 miles
- Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish 4.2 miles
- Newport and Carisbrooke Parish 4.3 miles
- Freshwater South Ward 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet
PO30 4HJ, PO30 4ES, PO30 4JF, PO30 4BU, PO30 4LR, PO30 4DP, PO38 2JD, PO30 4JS, PO30 4QU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 18.8 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 20.6 miles
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Lymington Town Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet Ad
- Three Bishops Inn 2.4 miles
- Charter House 4 4.8 miles
- The Bugle Coaching Inn 3 4.7 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 4.9 miles
- Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight 3 4.7 miles
- The George Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Jireh House 4.7 miles
- The Albion 4 5 miles
- The Anchor Inn 7.2 miles
Schools in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet
- Brighstone C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Northcourt Country house 3 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 7.5 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 7.5 miles
- Exbury House Estate 8.3 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 10 miles
- Ventnor Beach Beach 10.3 miles
- Cadland House Estate 10.7 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 10.8 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 11 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 12.1 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles