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.
Shanklin has some unmissable ruins nearby like Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle.
The area around Shanklin boasts some of the best beaches including Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland.
Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth are some of Shanklin best towns to visit near Shanklin.
There are a several good castles in the area around Shanklin like Carisbrooke Castle.
Historic Buildings to visit near Shanklin include Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.
Geological Features to visit near Shanklin include Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles.
The area close to Shanklin boasts some of the best hiking areas including Culver Down.
Shanklin History
There are some historic monuments around Shanklin:
