The coastal resort of Shanklin is located on the southeast corner of the island at the southern most tip of Sandown Bay.  The town is served by the railway, which connects to the fast cat service at the end of the pier in Ryde allowing easy access to the mainland and London.   Car ferries also run to the island from Southampton (Red Funnel) and Fishbourne and Lymington (Wightlink)

Shanklin is an ideal location for family holidays, with E.U. Blue flag beaches stretching all the way to Sandown sheltering beneath the cliffs of Luccombe and St Boniface Downs beyond. Looking out across the English Channel, views extend to the White Cliffs of Culver and Bembridge Downs. Signed coastal paths extend all along the cliffs inviting walkers of all  ages to enjoy the wonderful views over the Solent to Portsmouth

Shanklin's beach has been awarded an E.U. Blue Flag for quality and is ideal for families  Along the seafront there is pitch and put, children’s amusements and car parking

All along the seafront is a wealth of good quality eateries many providing entertainment in the season a small road train provides a regular service through the summer months to the town centre and the old village

A lift provides easy access for the less energetic or disabled, to and from the cliff top where the views from the public gardens and coastal paths are even more spectacular

Shanklin is famous for its good weather and the pretty Old Village located south of the High St It’s thatched cottages and Inns, quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms which offer cream teas and good food and in the season, lively entertainment

Wonder past The Crab Inn and visit Rylestone Gardens where seated in a deckchair, you can relax and listen to the band or enjoy Mrs Buckets cream teas in her garden full of flowers and red squirrels, or wonder down the very first tourist site on the island, Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge carved out by a stream. In this cool sheltered environment, rare species of fungi and lichens nestle along side the islands largest waterfall

At the foot of the Chine sheltered under the cliff, is the old thatched Fisherman’s Cottage. So while the children play on the beach in front of the Cottage, you can enjoy freshly caught crab and seafood and a glass of local wine or ale

Let us introduce you to your hosts in Shanklin Hotels.

There is a warm welcome from Mary and Kim and dogs at the Heatherleigh near the cliff top also by Kelly and Mary at the Braemar in the Olde Village, Ian and Julie are your hosts at The Richmond close to the town and lovely cliff walks.

We can arrange a ferry inclusive, half board or B&B package