Towns & cities · South East England
Binstead
Binstead — village on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde Esplanade · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Binstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,185 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7272°, -1.1883°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Binstead is a village in the civil parish of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, England. It is located in the northeast part of the Island, 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) west of Ryde on the main road A3054 between Ryde and Newport. In the 2011 Census Binstead had been incorporated within Ryde whilst still retaining its electoral ward, Binstead and Fishbourne.
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Background
History
Binstead is recorded in 1086 in the Domesday Book as Benestede. the earliest recorded quarrying was by the first Norman Bishop of Winchester, Walkelin, who was granted half a hide (60 acres) of land by William the Conqueror. He used the stone to construct Winchester Cathedral starting in 1079. Subsequently, the stone was used in the building of Chichester Cathedral, Romsey Abbey and part of the Tower of London. During the Napoleonic War Daniel List, a local shipwright, successfully carried out shipbuilding at Binstead for the Royal Navy, comprising three 36-gun frigates - HMS Magicienne in 1812, and HMS Tagus and HMS Tiber in 1813. By 1905 the parish had 1,206 acres of land. On 1 April 1933…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7272, -1.1883
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ryde
- Postcode
- PO33 3RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Population
- 3,185
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde Esplanade — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q864058 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Binstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holy Cross Church, Church Road, Binstead (May 2016) (2).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Binstead War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Holy Cross Church, Binstead
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Old Quarr Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
Quarr Abbey Ruins (No Public Access)
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
Haylands Manor
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Quarr Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
Quarr Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.3 km
Ryde Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.4 km
Beldornie Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
All Saints' Church, Ryde
Historic churches · 1.5 km
St. James' Church, Ryde
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Binstead is a village in South East England with a population of 3,185. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,185
- Constituency
- Isle of Wight East
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Things to see in Binstead
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All Saints' Church, Ryde
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📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Briddlesford Nature Reserve
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Swanmore, Ryde
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East Cowes Castle
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Holy Cross Church, Binstead
Holy Cross Church, Binstead — church in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Holy Trinity Church, Ryde
Holy Trinity Church, Ryde — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Old Quarr Abbey
Old Quarr Abbey — monastery on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Osborne Bay
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★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Quarr Abbey
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📷 5Piers · South East England
Ryde Pier
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📷 5Stadiums · South East England
Smallbrook Stadium
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📷 4Abbeys & priories · South East England
St Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Edmund's Church, Wootton
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. James' Church, Ryde
St. James' Church, Ryde — church in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. James's Church, East Cowes
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. John's Church, Oakfield, Ryde
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Mark's Church, Wootton
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Mary's Church, Ryde
St. Mary's Church, Ryde — church in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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St. Peter's Church, Havenstreet
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📷 5Cathedrals · South East England
St Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Binstead War Memorial
Binstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Holy Cross Church, Binstead
Holy Cross Church, Binstead — church in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Old Quarr Abbey
Old Quarr Abbey — monastery on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Quarr Abbey Ruins (No Public Access)
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Haylands Manor
Haylands Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Quarr Abbey
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Where to eat & stay near Binstead
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South East England
Salvation Army Lifehouse
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Dorset House Hotel
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Caravan parks · South East England
Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Site
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Whitefield Forest Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Beaper Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 2Historic pubs · South East England
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The Swans Nest
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Binstead?
- Binstead is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO33 3RP), in the parish of Ryde.
- What is Binstead?
- Binstead — village on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK.
- How do I get to Binstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde Esplanade, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO33 3RP.
- Is Binstead a protected site?
- Yes — Binstead is part of the Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Binstead free to visit?
- Yes, Binstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Binstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde Esplanade, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO33 3RP.