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Sandown and Shanklin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Sandown and Shanklin

Sandown and Shanklin are seaside resort towns on Sandown Bay. The bay, which is off the English Channel, is known for a long stretch of easily accessible golden sandy beach. Sandown is a little faded, it has the island's zoo and the lost Sandown Castle. Shanklin has the popular Shanklin Chine which is illuminated for summer evenings.

Top Attractions in Sandown and Shanklin

Explore the best things to see and do in Sandown and Shanklin:

  • Amazon World Zoo Park
  • Dinosaur Isle
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
  • National Poo Museum
  • Sandown Castle
  • Shanklin Chine
  • Shanklin Theatre

Where to Eat in Sandown and Shanklin

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Pavarotti's Italian Restaurant
  • 🍴Pendletons
  • 🍴The Black Cat
  • 🍴Vernon Cottage

Where to Stay in Sandown and Shanklin

  • 🏨Haven Hall
  • 🏨Rylstone Manor
  • 🏨Sandown Manor

Sandown and Shanklin Travel Guide Sections

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