English Heritage sites near Brighstone Parish
CARISBROOKE CASTLE
5 miles from Brighstone Parish
Explore the castle at the heart of the Isle of Wight, steeped in history from the Norman Conquest to Charles I. Home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys.
YARMOUTH CASTLE
6 miles from Brighstone Parish
Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a picnic spot with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day. Step inside and discover how the rooms were used in the 16th century.
ST CATHERINE'S ORATORY
6 miles from Brighstone Parish
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.
HURST CASTLE
8 miles from Brighstone Parish
Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII; one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England.
APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE
8 miles from Brighstone Parish
The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight and still an important example of English baroque Architecture stands in 'Capability' Brown-designed grounds.
OSBORNE
9 miles from Brighstone Parish
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne House and enjoy the vast estate and gardens.
Churches in Brighstone Parish
St Mary the Virgin, Brighstone
Main Road
Brighstone
Newport
01983 741049
A medieval church with modern facilities always open to visitors for quiet prayer or to find a place of peace. A place of significant history - three former Rectors have become Bishops: saintly hymn writer, Thomas Ken, Samuel Wilberforce - the youngest son of William Wilberforce and George Moberly. A warm welcome awaits all visitors.
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St Mary's, Brook
On hill above village
Brook
Newport
01983 741049
The church on the hill always open and welcomes visitors. This medieval church burned to the ground in 1862, and this 'gem' is now the best preserved Victorian church on the Isle of Wight. Historic connections with the local lifeboat. Beautiful stained glass, and stunning views. A place of prayer for everyone.
St Peter and St Paul, Mottistone
Mottistone Village
Mottistone
Newport
01983 741049
This charming 12th century church, is closely linked to the Mottistone estate (National Trust). Open daily, a place for prayer and peace. It has interesting links with the sea - the chancel roof timbers came from a ship wreck. A 20th C. parclose screen was designed by the second Lord Mottistone in memory of his father, General Jack Seely (1st Lord Mottistone). Visitors are always welcome.
Pubs in Brighstone Parish
Sun Inn
Main Road, Hulverstone, PO30 4EH
(01983) 741124
sunhulverstone.co.uk
Three Bishops
Main Road, Brighstone, PO30 4AH
(01983) 740226
threebishops.co.uk/