Place to visit
Bembridge Fort, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Bembridge Fort is a fort in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom (Ventnor). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fort in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, UK · History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 84 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.67101, -1.11814
What it is and where
Bembridge Fort is a fort in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom (Ventnor). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Built in the 1860s on the highest point of Bembridge Down (the Yarborough Monument had to be moved) on the orders of Lord Palmerston (Prime Minister), as part of a chain of defences designed to protect the naval docksyard at Portsmouth from Napoleon III
It is in Ventnor, where this site lists 55 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.67101, -1.11814; the nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bembridge Fort is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bembridge DownHill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK270 m
- Brading Marshes RSPB reserveRSPB nature reserve on the Isle of Wight935 m
- Culver DownDownland on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK1.2 km
- Brading Railway Station Signal BoxSignal box in Brading, Isle of Wight, England, UK1.6 km
- Wildheart Animal SanctuaryZoo on the Isle of Wight, UK1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bembridge Fort?
It is a fort in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, UK in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bembridge Fort?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Bembridge Fort?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 84 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bembridge Down, Brading Marshes RSPB reserve, Culver Down. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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