Shanklin isle of wight

Just off the southern coast of England lies the Isle of Wight, a delightful island whose bracing air and spectacular scenery combine to form an unusual and very enjoyable daytrip destination.

Picture-perfect thatched villages, golden sandy beaches, rolling countryside and royal residences – the Isle of Wight is an idyllic holiday destination. It has been variously called The Diamond in The Solent, England in Miniature, and...

For a bucket and spade holiday on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin is a pretty resort that ticks every box. There’s a long, golden sandy beach skirted by an esplanade ... Read more

Shanklin is a popular seaside resort and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay, and is close to Lake and Sandown. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main attractions. The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part, and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town. The other is the Old Village, at the…

Cliffs and downs, beach huts, sailing clubs, surfers, and fish – sometimes with chips.

For a bucket and spade holiday on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin is a pretty resort that ticks every box. There’s a long, golden sandy beach skirted by an esplanade ... Read more

Shanklin Chine at night, Isle of Wight.

Shanklin, Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight

A tearoom, tavern, and restaurant in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.