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.
The area around Shanklin boasts some of the best villages including Bembridge, Carisbrooke, Fishbourne, Wootton Bridge, St Helens - Isle of Wight, Shanklin Old Village, and Luccombe - Isle of Wight.
Ruins to visit near Shanklin include Culver Battery, and Carisbrooke Castle.
There are a several good beaches in the Shanklin area like Whitecliff Bay, Compton Bay and Downs, Compton Bay, and Totland.
The area around Shanklin features a number of interesting towns including Newport - Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, and Yarmouth.
There are a number of castles near to Shanklin including Carisbrooke Castle.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Shanklin area like Carisbrooke Castle, St Helens Duver, The Needles Lighthouse, The Needles Battery, and Fort Victoria.
The area around Shanklin boasts some of the best geological features including Compton Bay and Downs, and The Needles.
There are a several good hiking areas in the area around Shanklin like Culver Down.
Shanklin History
There are some historic monuments around Shanklin:
