Bembridge Fort and Downs

Important notice -

Bembridge Fort is closed but our car parks are open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

An unrestored Victorian fort set on dramatic chalk cliffs and open downland with coastal views

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Bembridge Fort and Downs

History

A green dome which is part of an Allan Williams turret from Bembridge Fort on the Isle of Wight
Bembridge Fort and Downs   Isle of Wight

The history of Bembridge Fort

Built at a considerable cost for a non-existent invasion, but called into action in both World Wars, and then left abandoned, Bembridge Fort has had a varied past.

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Walkers walking up Culver

The Yarborough Monument 

How does the name Yarborough link to the tallest monument on the Isle of Wight at Culver Down to Newtown and a game of bridge? Discover more about this grand memorial near Bembridge and Culver Downs.

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