Fishbourne, Hampshire

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Fishbourne
Hampshire

Fishbourne from the ferry
Location
Grid reference: SZ555927
Location: 50°43’53"N, 1°12’52"W
Data
Population: 754  (2011)
Post town: Ryde
Postcode: PO33
Dialling code: 01983
Local Government
Council: Isle of Wight
Parliamentary
constituency:
Isle of Wight

Fishbourne is a small village between Wootton and Ryde, on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, in Hampshire.

The name "Fishbourne" might mean "stream of fish" or "fish spring".

It is positioned on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, and includes the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth.

The parish includes the ruined Norman abbey (founded 1132) and the Benedictine monastery including Quarr Abbey (founded in the early 1900s).

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club and the 'Fishbourne Inn' are located near the ferry terminal.

The Fishbourne Inn, near the Wightlink terminal.
Wightlink car ferry leaving Fishbourne bound for Portsmouth.

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