Shanklin Chine

Type: Historic Site

Historic Gorge, with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail. Nature Hide, with live camera to Squirrel feeding station. Heritage Centre exhibition - “Aviation and the Island” final year. PLUTO (Pipe Line Under The Ocean) display/video. Additional feature on the Battle of Britain – 40 Royal Marine Commando Memorial. Tea Garden and Gift Shop.

Open:
1 April to 26 May 1000 – 1700
27 May to 11 September 1000 – 2200 (illuminated after dusk)
12 September to 30 October 1000 – 1700

(please note – periods of opening may be subject to weather conditions)

Schools information:
The attraction can supply:
§ Worksheet for children
§ Catering
§ Toilets
§ PreVisits

Suitable ages:
§ Five to Eight year olds
§ Eight To Twelve year olds
§ Twelve to Sixteen year olds
§ Sixteen plus
Related Curriculum Subjects:
§ Science
§ Geography

This establishment has both Public Liability Insurance and has been risk assessed

Opening Times

Opening 01/04/2012 - 30/10/2012

* 1 April to 26 May 1000 – 1700
27 May to 11 September 1000 – 2200 (illuminated after dusk)
12 September to 30 October 1000 – 1700

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, please follow Brown Signs.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, A3055 to Shanklin, please follow Brown Signs.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, please follow Brown Signs.

Public Transport Directions

From Ryde: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 2 or 3 bus route
From West Cowes: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
From Yarmouth: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).