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About Shanklin
The coastal resort of Shanklin is located at the south east corner
of the Island at the southern most tip of Sandown Bay. The town is
well served by the railway, which connects to the high speed ferry
terminal at the top of Ryde Pier, allowing easy access to the
mainland and London. There are also regular communications to the
Islands principal towns via the buses.
Shanklin has long been a location for family holidays, with a safe
sandy beach and clear waters. The bay is sheltered from the
prevailing wind by Dunnose Point, which is a stunning backdrop, with
the tall cliffs of Luccombe and St. Boniface Downs beyond. Looking
out to The English Channel across The Bay, views extend around to
the White Cliffs of Culver and Bembridge Downs. A lift provides easy
access to the cliff tops, where the views are even more spectacular,
so the less energetic or disabled people don’t have to climb the
steps. The seafront is a real attraction for visitors to the town,
with a wealth of eating establishments, 3 pubs and a small road
train that provides a regular service through the summer months to
the town centre and Old Village.
Shanklin is most famed for its good weather and the pretty Old
Village, which is located on the south side of the town, towards
Ventnor and Bonchurch. The village is extremely pretty and most
tourists head to the area for the thatched cottages, quaint shops
and old-fashioned tea rooms, which not only offer cream teas, but
sea food specialities and attractive surroundings. In the heart of
The Old Village are several pubs, which are attractive and provide
good food and a great venue for a lively evening. Just past the
entrance to The Crab Inn is the start of Shanklin Chine, a deep
gorge carved out by a stream, which is a restful and picturesque
place to spend the morning or afternoon. In the evening the
waterfalls and woodland are illuminated, giving the gardens a
totally different aspect and atmosphere, a must if you are visiting
Shanklin.
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