Shanklin Chine

Historic gorge with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail. Heritage Centre with Exhibition "The Island -Then and Now" featuring "Flora of the Island” and the new "Histree Trail Project" together with PLUTO (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) display. 40 Royal Marine Commando Memorial. Tea Garden and Gift Shop.

Open:
20 March - 22 May: 1000 - 1700
23 May - 14 September: 1000 - 2200 (Illumintated after dusk)
15 September - 26 October: 1000 - 1700
(please note- periods of opening may be amended, 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 2006 30 Mar 2006 - 31 Oct 2006

Opening 2007 30 Mar 2007 - 28 Oct 2007

* 30 March to 24 May - 1000hrs to 1700hrs
25 May to 9 Sept - 1000hrs to 2200hrs (Please note the extented opening hours is subject to weather conditions).
10 Sept to 28 Oct - 1000hrs to 1700hrs

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 Catamaran/Hovertravel: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 3 bus route
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.