Shanklin Holiday Homes's Guidebook To Shanklin + The Isle of Wight
Sightseeing
A perfect spot for nature lovers, you can see the magnificent waterfall, fauna and flora, wildlife and find out about the chine's rich history - from smugglers to commandos to its important role in WWII.
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Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveA perfect spot for nature lovers, you can see the magnificent waterfall, fauna and flora, wildlife and find out about the chine's rich history - from smugglers to commandos to its important role in WWII.
Step back in time and explore the remains of a once great roman villa. You can see the mosaics, walls and artefacts found on the site over the years. You can also find out about the island's role in roman Britain.
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Brading Rómverska Villa
Morton Old RoadStep back in time and explore the remains of a once great roman villa. You can see the mosaics, walls and artefacts found on the site over the years. You can also find out about the island's role in roman Britain.
Explore the historic castle and enjoy the view across Newport. You can find out about the castle's important role in the future of the royal family.
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Carisbrooke kastali
Castle HillExplore the historic castle and enjoy the view across Newport. You can find out about the castle's important role in the future of the royal family.
As the name suggests, the island is an international renown location for fossils and you can visit the interactive museum to find out more about the finds from over the years and the work of the archaeologists on the island.
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Fjöruðungsey
Culver ParadeAs the name suggests, the island is an international renown location for fossils and you can visit the interactive museum to find out more about the finds from over the years and the work of the archaeologists on the island.
Go small and see many of the locations from around the Isle of Wight in miniature form at Godshill Model Village, which is an RHS partner garden.
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Model Village Godshill
High StreetGo small and see many of the locations from around the Isle of Wight in miniature form at Godshill Model Village, which is an RHS partner garden.
Explore the gardens from around the world that thrive in Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Formerly the home of the tuberculosis hospital, it's grounds now house a wide selection of plants, as well as the hot house, hops and more.
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Ventnor Botanískur Garður
Undercliff DriveExplore the gardens from around the world that thrive in Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Formerly the home of the tuberculosis hospital, it's grounds now house a wide selection of plants, as well as the hot house, hops and more.
Beach
Enjoy a day out on Shanklin's beautiful sandy beach and a swim in the sea. There are plenty of cafes and pubs along the esplanade for a spot of lunch.
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Shanklin Beach
Luccombe RoadEnjoy a day out on Shanklin's beautiful sandy beach and a swim in the sea. There are plenty of cafes and pubs along the esplanade for a spot of lunch.
Wildlife
Located within the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, there is a wide selection of birds - owls, vultures, birds of prey and more - plus a selection of reptiles, guinea pigs and more. It is a great visit and perfect as part of a steam day.
Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre
Station RoadLocated within the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, there is a wide selection of birds - owls, vultures, birds of prey and more - plus a selection of reptiles, guinea pigs and more. It is a great visit and perfect as part of a steam day.
You can meet over 90 donkeys and their friends at the sanctuary, which is home to many donkeys in their later life. It is located in a great position with views across the countryside and you can even walk there from Shanklin along the Red Squirrel Trail. Entry is free and you can support their work by adopting a donkey.
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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
You can meet over 90 donkeys and their friends at the sanctuary, which is home to many donkeys in their later life. It is located in a great position with views across the countryside and you can even walk there from Shanklin along the Red Squirrel Trail. Entry is free and you can support their work by adopting a donkey.
Home to the island's big cats, you can meet the tigers, lions, meerkats, monkeys and many more at the zoo. Don't forget to take in a feeding talk to get up close and personal with the animals.
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Isle of Wight dýragarður
Yaverland RoadHome to the island's big cats, you can meet the tigers, lions, meerkats, monkeys and many more at the zoo. Don't forget to take in a feeding talk to get up close and personal with the animals.
Home to animals from across the globe, you can get up close to the animals including walking through the aviary.
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Amazon World Zoo
Watery LaneHome to animals from across the globe, you can get up close to the animals including walking through the aviary.
A rescue haven for monkeys and owls, you can explore the haven to meet all of the animals and find out about the charity's work. Don't forget to take in a feeding talk to get up close and personal with the animals.
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Apihimnaðarstaður
Staplers RoadA rescue haven for monkeys and owls, you can explore the haven to meet all of the animals and find out about the charity's work. Don't forget to take in a feeding talk to get up close and personal with the animals.
Historic
Step back in time to the age of steam and have a day on the steam train. You can enjoy a trip on the line in one of the historic steam locomotives and carriages, either driving to Havenstreet or Wootton to join the line or by train at Smallbrook Junction. All of the action is at Havenstreet, where you can visit the museum, explore the workshop to see current refurbishments and explore the interactive Train Story museum. You can also visit Haven Falconry next door.
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadStep back in time to the age of steam and have a day on the steam train. You can enjoy a trip on the line in one of the historic steam locomotives and carriages, either driving to Havenstreet or Wootton to join the line or by train at Smallbrook Junction. All of the action is at Havenstreet, where you can visit the museum, explore the workshop to see current refurbishments and explore the interactive Train Story museum. You can also visit Haven Falconry next door.
Explore the former summer residence of Queen Victoria and find out about its rich history. You can see the main house and grounds, plus features such as the ice house, Swiss Cottage, private beach and more.
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Explore the former summer residence of Queen Victoria and find out about its rich history. You can see the main house and grounds, plus features such as the ice house, Swiss Cottage, private beach and more.
You can explore the remains of a once great manor house, which is open to the public free of charge. Along with seeing the shell of the house, you can see the grounds which were designed by the famous Capability Brown with views across Wroxall. If you are looking to explore the countryside, you can walk from Shanklin via the Red Squirrel trail.
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Appuldurcombe House
You can explore the remains of a once great manor house, which is open to the public free of charge. Along with seeing the shell of the house, you can see the grounds which were designed by the famous Capability Brown with views across Wroxall. If you are looking to explore the countryside, you can walk from Shanklin via the Red Squirrel trail.
Have a walk through the historic and famous Old Village to see the thatched cottages.
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Shanklin Old Village
A3055Have a walk through the historic and famous Old Village to see the thatched cottages.
Leisure
It's race time! Compete against each other at Wight Karting in one of their karts around the track. Perfect for families and groups - dinner on the loser!
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Wight Karting
Brading RoadIt's race time! Compete against each other at Wight Karting in one of their karts around the track. Perfect for families and groups - dinner on the loser!
Visit the traditional amusements for a game or two, plus also soft play at Jungle Jims, ice cream at Toppings and new indoor golf Caddy Shack from spring 2020.
Summer Arcade
EsplanadeVisit the traditional amusements for a game or two, plus also soft play at Jungle Jims, ice cream at Toppings and new indoor golf Caddy Shack from spring 2020.
Pick from two themed golf courses - Jurassic Bay for dinosaur themed golf and Pirates Cove for pirates - plus also visit the fun park with go karts, bumper boats, runaway train and more.
Pirates Cove & Jurassic Bay Adventure Golf
EsplanadePick from two themed golf courses - Jurassic Bay for dinosaur themed golf and Pirates Cove for pirates - plus also visit the fun park with go karts, bumper boats, runaway train and more.