Sandown and Shanklin
South East
Sandown and Shanklin

One of the most popular holiday destinations on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has everything you need for a great family holiday or to go to with friends or as a couple

There are miles of gently sloping sand and lots of things to see and do at these two traditional holiday towns on the south east coast of the Island. Sandown is a traditional seaside resort with  a pier and amusements – you can play crazy golf here or at Sandham Gardens where there’s a dinosaur theme course. A further golf course at Browns café, and Dinosaur Isle and the Isle of Wight Zoo sit looking out over Sandown bay.  

Shanklin lies to the south of Sandown and is famous for its beautiful beaches and subtropical gardens.  Shanklin’s seafront with amusements and pirate themed crazy golf is below the main town and can be accessed via a lift from the top of the cliff.  Shanklin Chine is a stunning tree lined gorge with paths passing waterfalls and rare ferns and grasses, leading up to Old Shanklin village with its pretty thatched pubs, cafes and gift shops.