The coastal resort of Shanklin is located at the southeast corner of the Isle of Wight, at the southernmost tip of Ryde Pier, allowing easy access to the mainland and London. Shanklin has long been a location for family holidays, with a sandy beach and clear waters. The bay is sheltered by Dunnose Point, which provides 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.

By the beach, there is a pitch and putt, children’s amusements and car parking. A lift provides easy access to the cliff tops, where the views are even more spectacular. The seafront is a real attraction for visitors and offers a wealth of places to eat, including three pubs. A small road train provides a regular service through the summer months to the town centre and Old Village.

Shanklin is 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 with thatched cottages, quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms offering cream teas and seafood specialities. There are several attractive pubs in the heart of the Old Village which provide good food and are great venues for lively evenings.

There are two main shopping streets in Shanklin, the High Street and Regent Street. Here, you will find gifts for the family along with unusual items for your home and memento’s to remind you of your time on the island. Shanklin is well equipped to cater for all types of holidaymakers, offering top quality hotels, guest houses, self-catering accommodation and campsites.