Shanklin is a Town in the county of Isle of Wight.
Shanklin is a popular seaside town on the east coast of the Isle of Wight.
The town has a wide, sandy beach which is perfect for sunbathing, swimming and paddling. Shanklin also has a pretty Old Village with traditional thatched cottages, and a wooded ravine called Shanklin Chine which is popular with walkers and nature lovers.
There are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants in Shanklin, as well as a number of pubs and bars. The town is also home to the Isle of Wight Zoo.
There are great places to visit near Shanklin including some great villages, ruins, beaches, towns, castles, historic buildings, geological features and hiking areas.
Don't miss Bembridge, Carisbrooke, Fishbourne, Wootton Bridge, St Helens - Isle of Wight, Shanklin Old Village, and Luccombe - Isle of Wight's villages if visiting the area around Shanklin.
Don't miss Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle's ruins if visiting the area around Shanklin.
Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland are some of Shanklin best beaches to visit near Shanklin.
Don't miss Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth's towns if visiting the area around Shanklin.
There are a several good castles in the area around Shanklin like Carisbrooke Castle.
The area around Shanklin boasts some of the best historic buildings including Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.
Shanklin's best nearby geological features can be found at Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles.
Shanklin is near some unmissable hiking areas like Culver Down,
Shanklin History
There are some historic monuments around Shanklin:
