Welcome to Yaverland

Yaverland is a small village located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight. It is known for its beautiful sandy beach, which is popular among tourists and locals alike. The beach is backed by sand dunes and offers stunning views of the English Channel. Yaverland is also home to the Yaverland Battery, a historic fortification that was built in the 1860s to defend the island against French invasion.

Apart from the beach and the fortification, Yaverland is also known for its wildlife. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, curlews, and sandpipers. The sand dunes are also home to a variety of plant species, including sea holly and sea bindweed. Visitors can take a leisurely walk along the beach or explore the sand dunes to get a closer look at the local flora and fauna.

Yaverland is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, while the sand dunes offer a great opportunity for hiking and birdwatching. The Yaverland Battery is also a must-visit for history buffs, as it offers a glimpse into the island's military past. Overall, Yaverland is a charming village that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oea Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Nicola Peace	1 Faulkner Lane Sandown PO36 9AZ 1983640630 School Website
Brading Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Gilbert	West Street Brading Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0DS 01983407217 School Website
The Bay Church Of England Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Mills	Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BA 01983403284 School Website
Broadlea Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Freeley	Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9PE 01983402403 School Website
St Helens Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Carl Wake	Broomlands Close St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1XH 01983872442 School Website
Gatten And Lake Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Day	Oaklyn Gardens Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7DG 01983869910 School Website
Bembridge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Chambers	Walls Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5RH 01983872668 School Website
Newchurch Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Howarth	School Lane Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0NL 01983865210 School Website
St Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Augustus	Albert Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7LY 01983862444 School Website
Nettlestone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Howarth	Nettlestone Green Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5DY 01983613171 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 1.02 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 1.32 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 1.90 Miles

Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 2.95 Miles

Smallbrook Junction Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ 3.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redline Taxis 01983 404444 7 Marsh Cl, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8EU 0.76 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01983 401110 17 Faulkner Lane, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9AZ 0.78 Miles
Jj's Taxis 01983 401980 93 New Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0AD 0.79 Miles
Akar Taxis 01983 401233 Unit 8 Sandown Business Centre, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8EB 0.82 Miles
Akar 01983 401233 1A Central Way, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9DW 1.39 Miles
Meteor Taxis 01983 404242 5 Ranelagh Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8NX 1.72 Miles
I O W Taxis 07800 721384 21 Ranelagh Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8NX 1.72 Miles
Lake Taxis 01983 402641 2 Lake Green Rd, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9HW 1.88 Miles
Windmill Cars 07956 446538 Cedrela, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1TR 2.36 Miles
Ace Taxis 01983 868666 4 Merrie Gdns, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9QD 2.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Culver Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yaverland Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylett Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Avenue Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Johns Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Library No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halford Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Furlongs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briars No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bullring Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Bay Medical Practice 01983 409292	Broadway Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9GA
St. Helens Medical Centre 01983 871828	St.Helens Medical Centre Upper Green Road St.Helens Isle Of Wight PO33 1UG
Dr Partridge & Partners	Bembridge Branch Surgery 55A Foreland Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5UA
Shanklin Medical Centre	1 Carter Road Shanklin PO37 7HR
The Bay Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Carter Road Shanklin PO37 7HR

Local Stores

Sandown - Avenue Road
132 Avenue Road
Sandown
Isle Of Wight
PO36 9AN
01983 408800
Store Website
0.82 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Carisbrooke Vets
The Carisbrooke Vets College House College Close Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8EB 01983 217555 admin@iowvet.com Website 0.77 miles

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Pet Doctors Lake
35 Sandown Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9JL 01983 408 004 lake@petdoctors.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Medina Veterinary Group - Bembridge
2 Foreland Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5XW 01983 883955 reception@medinavets.co.uk Website 2.64 miles
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Ghesvet General Practice
13 Orchardleigh Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7NP 07834 573999 olivierghesvet@gmail.com 3.22 miles
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Island Vetcare
Kingdom Hall Brading Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1QG info@islandvetcare.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Pet Doctors Ryde
23 Spencer Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2NU 01983 562878 ryde@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bembridge Fort And Downs
A Short, Easy And Fairly Flat Walk Along The Top Of The Downs, Starting At Bembridge Fort. Lancashire PO36 8QY 0.80 miles Bembridge Fort Is On Culver Down Road, Which Leaves The B3395 Sandown/Brading To Bembridge Road To The East, Close To Yaverland. The Fort Is At The Top Of The Hill. Use The Free National Trust Car Park In The Field On The Right Just After Bembridge Fort.

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Culver Downs
You Drive To The Top Where There Are A Number Of Car Parks...You Can View The Old Military Fort (Not Open To The Public) And Take In The Vistas Around. Can See The Mainland Clearly..St Helen's. Bembridge And Sandown..Beautiful View Point On A Fairly Flat Walk Culver Down 1.11 miles

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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 2.22 miles Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.

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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 3.40 miles Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl

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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 5.06 miles

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Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 7.28 miles

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