Welcome to Fishbourne

Fishbourne is a small village located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight. It is known for its historic Roman Palace, which was discovered in the 1960s. The palace was built in the 1st century AD and was one of the largest Roman residences in Britain. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the palace and learn about the lives of the people who lived there.

In addition to the Roman Palace, Fishbourne is also home to a beautiful marina. The marina is a popular spot for boating enthusiasts and offers stunning views of the Solent. Visitors can take a stroll along the marina and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are also several restaurants and cafes in the area, making it a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

Fishbourne is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are several walking and cycling routes in the area. Visitors can explore the nearby nature reserves and enjoy the stunning scenery. There are also several beaches in the area, including the popular Ryde Beach, which is just a short drive away. Overall, Fishbourne is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Binstead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Chessell	Hazlemere Avenue Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3SA 01983562341 School Website
Wootton Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wilford	Church Road Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4PT 01983882505 School Website
Green Mount Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Cox	St Vincents Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3PT 01983562165 School Website
Ryde Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Joy Ballard	Pell Lane Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3LN 01983567331 School Website
Ryde School With Upper Chine Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr William Turner	Queen's Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3BE 1983562229 School Website
Haylands Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katrina Shaer	Bettesworth Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3HA 01983563372 School Website
Dover Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anita Wilcox	Dover Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2BN 01983562617 School Website
Priory School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Edmund Matyjaszek	Beatrice Avenue Whippingham Isle Of Wight PO32 6LP 1983861222 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Sanderson	Ampthill Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1LJ 01983562000 School Website
Oakfield Church Of England Aided Primary School Ryde Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vikki Reader	Appley Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1NE 01983563732 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ryde Esplanade The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2HE 2.28 Miles

Ryde Pier Head Ryde Pier, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2HF 2.30 Miles

Ryde St John's Road St Johns Hill, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2BA 2.48 Miles

Smallbrook Junction Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ 2.87 Miles

Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 4.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aba Taxis 01983 882187 Sweet Meadow, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LE 0.75 Miles
A B A Taxis 01983 882187 Sweet Meadow, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LE 0.75 Miles
Q Cars Of Ryde 01983 810810 21 John St, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2PY 2.13 Miles
Lils Taxis 01983 562130 21 Millward Rd, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2SL 2.14 Miles
Aaa Cabs 01983 617308 17 Leighwood Cl, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2UR 2.18 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01983 811593 65 George Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2EN 2.23 Miles
Radio Taxis 01983 568888 1 Surrey St, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2RX 2.30 Miles
Jet Cars 01983 566566 Park Way Joinery Nicholson Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1BE 2.64 Miles
Ryde Taxis 01983 811111 Karky/Hope Rd, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AG 3.09 Miles
Rounsevell Cars 01983 280800 10 Mayfield Road, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6DN 3.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fishbourne Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Fishbourne Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kite Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Woodside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wootton High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Edmunds Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binstead Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bartons Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wootton Bridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Palmers Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milgrove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Havenstreet Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooton Bridge Surgery 01983 883520	Medina Healthcare Brannon Way Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4NW
Argyll House 01983 562955	Argyll House West Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2QG
Esplanade Surgery 01983 618388	The Esplanade Surgery 19 The Esplanade Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2EH
Esplanade Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	19 Esplanade Ryde PO33 2EH
Esplanade Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	19 Esplanade Ryde PO33 2EH

Local Stores

Ryde - West Street
61-62 West Street
Ryde
Isle Of Wight
PO33 2UH
01983 562469
Store Website
2.05 miles

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SPAR Somerset Road
33 - 35 Somerset Road
Ryde
PO33 1BU
01983 562779
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medina Veterinary Group - Wootton
27 High Street Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4PF 01983 883955 reception@medinavets.co.uk Website 0.93 miles
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Pet Doctors Ryde
23 Spencer Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2NU 01983 562878 ryde@petdoctors.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Island Vetcare
Kingdom Hall Brading Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1QG info@islandvetcare.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
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Pet Doctors Veterinary Hospital Newport
2 Bishops Way Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5WT 01983 522804 newport@petdoctors.co.uk Website 3.90 miles
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Vectis Equine Vets
Systems House St. Cross Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BZ 01983 533799 enquiries@vectisequinevets.co.uk Website 4.24 miles
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Pet Doctors Cowes
9 Carvel Lane Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7TF 01983 281771 cowes@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.31 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Firestone Copse
Firestone Copse Is A Lovely Flat Wooded Walk With Many Different Paths You Can Walk Within The Copse. There Is Lots Of Free Car Parking And You Can Walk As Little Or As Far As You Wish By Following One Of The Many Paths From The Car Park! There Are Several Dog Waste Bins Scattered Around And A Large Picnic Area. Firestone Copse Rd Ryde Lancashire PO33 4HH 1.14 miles

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Gilkicker Fort Stokes Bay
There Is A Large Open Area For Dogs To Run Free, If You Continue Passed The Fort This Area Opens Up Again And Boarders The Golf Course. You Can Then Return On The Same Path Or Come Back Along The Shore. Lifeboat Ln Lancashire 4.18 miles Park In The Car Park And Head South Across Grass Area Towards Fort Gilkicker Or North Up The Beach.

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The Field Of Hope
The Field Of Hope In Newchurch Is A Lovely Walk. Park In The Free Car Park In School Close And The Field Of Hope Is Accessible Via The Bottom Corner Of The Car Park. There Is A Lovely Large Grassed Area Where Dogs Can Stretch Their Legs And Then There Are Miles Of Fields And Woodland To Explore Once You Pass The Grassed Area. After Your Walk There Is The Pointer Inn Pub Where You Can Get A Beautiful Lunch, The Pub Is Dog Friendly Indoors And Has A Large Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs. 8 Hope Mead Newchurch Sandown PO36 0NP 4.29 miles Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl

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Alverstone Mead
It's Best To Keep Dogs On Their Lead When Passing The Hide But Once Past It Is A Lovely Wooded Dog Friendly Area! Follow The Path That Runs Alongside The Hide Until You Meet The Main Road, Cross The Road And Then You Can Follow The Lovely Flat Cycle Path As Far As Newport If You Wish To. The River Runs All Along The Side Of The Path So Your Dogs Can Have A Swim And Cool Off As They Please. There Is A Lovely Cafe On The Path Called Pedallers Which Is Dog Friendly And Provides Free Dog Biscuit Treats And Water!Please Note: There Is No Vehicle Access For Dog Walkers Only Two Spaces For Bird Hide Users. Burnt House Ln Sandown Lancashire PO36 0HB 4.97 miles Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.

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Alver Valley
A Nice Dog Walk With A River For Dogs Who Love To Swim, A Play Park At The Start Of The Walk For The Kids. Can Walk Up And Over The Grass Fields Or Walk Through The Wooded Area. Alver Valley Country Park Cherque Way Lancashire 5.23 miles Park Near The Recycling Center

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Alver Valley Country Park Gosport
Lovely Walk On Mainly Flat Route. Large Areas For Off Lead Fun. Be Careful Some Of The Paths Are Close To The Busy Main Road. Cherque Way Lancashire 5.25 miles

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