Brighstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brighstone |
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 Brighstone Village |
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 Brighstone
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| Area | 19.7665 km2 (7.6319 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,603 (2011 census including Brook , Hulverstone , Limerstone and Thorncross ) |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode district | PO30 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Brighstone is a charming village on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. It's about 6 miles southwest of Newport, the island's main town. Long ago, Brighstone was known as "Brixton." Its name comes from an old Saxon name, "Ecgbert's Tun," which means "Ecgbert's farm" or "Ecgbert's settlement."
Brighstone is the biggest village in an area called the Back of the Wight. It stretches towards other small villages like Limerstone and Mottistone. Even in Roman times, people knew this area was special. A Roman villa, which was like a large country house, was built nearby to use the clean water from the Buddle Brook.
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A Look at Brighstone's Past
Brighstone has a long and interesting history.
Early Beginnings
The story of Brighstone goes back to the 9th century. At that time, King Egbert gave the land to the Bishopric of Winchester. This was a powerful church area led by a bishop.
Parish and Protected Land
The area around Brighstone officially became a "parish" in 1644. A civil parish is a local government area. Brighstone parish includes the main village and smaller places like Brook, Hulverstone, Limerstone, and Mottistone.
The whole parish is part of the Isle of Wight AONB. This means it's a special landscape protected for its natural beauty. Its coastline is also a Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. These titles mean the area has important wildlife, plants, or geological features.
Historic Buildings
St. Mary's Church, Brighstone is a very old church. It has stood in the village for more than 800 years! Imagine all the history it has seen.
The village also has the Brighstone Shop and Museum. The National Trust owns this museum. It shows what village life was like in the 1800s. You can also learn a lot about the brave Brighstone lifeboats that helped people at sea.
Brighstone Today
Brighstone is a popular spot for visitors.
Village Charm
Tourists love to see the village's pretty thatched cottages. These are houses with roofs made of straw or reeds. Brighstone also has charming local shops.
Fun Events
Each year, Brighstone hosts several big events. These include the Brighstone Show, which is a local fair. There are also art exhibitions and the wonderful Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival.
Where to Stay
If you're visiting in the summer, the local scout hut turns into a Youth Hostel. This is a place where young people can stay for a low cost.
Getting Around Brighstone
You can easily get to Brighstone by bus. The Southern Vectis bus route 12 connects the village to other parts of the island. It goes to places like Freshwater, Totland, and Newport. It also stops in villages along the way.
See also
In Spanish: Brighstone para niños
