Bembridge Fort and Downs

We love bringing the fort to life for visitors and we often have visitors who remember it from its heyday as a factory and those who share their memories of its part in the Second World War.

Volunteer tour guide Richard Hardy explains why showing visitors around Bembridge Fort is such a rewarding experience.

Whether you hunt for a geocache high on the downs or build a sandcastle down on the beach, explorers of all ages will find plenty to keep them occupied on Bembridge and Culver Downs this summer.

Let the stunning cliff-top views, history, birds, butterflies and downland natural life inspire you. Blow those cobwebs away walking, cycling, running, with your four-legged friend or flying a kite.

Whether its walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

An invigorating walk over the downs and RSPB Brading Marshes reserve, with splendid views of the coast and countryside and the opportunity to visit the Island’s only surviving windmill.

This short wheelchair-friendly fairly level walk with spectacular views will give you a fascinating insight into the Isle of Wight’s role in wartime defence and intelligence.