Shanklin Chine
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
This stream-carved gorge, the Isle of Wight's oldest visitor attraction, has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers for over 200 years with its natural beauty.

šŸ“œ Shanklin Chine is a geological feature and the Isle of Wight's oldest visitor attraction.
šŸ” A stream-carved gorge with waterfalls and lush vegetation.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Experience natural beauty and tranquil paths
šŸ’” Enjoy magical evening illuminations
šŸ“œ Explore a site with history of poets, smugglers, and military training
šŸŽŸļø Benefit from a 7-day unlimited return ticket

Why Avoid

āš ļø Top entrance involves 60 steps, not accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs, or infants
ā›” Cashless site
ā˜” May close due to bad weather for health and safety reasons
šŸš§ Road closure affects direct access to top entrance

Tips

šŸ“ž Contact booking office to check opening status during weather warnings
šŸš¶ Use Shanklin Esplanade entrance for family and accessible access
šŸ—“ļø Check Facebook for 2026 opening dates and weather-related closures

Cost

šŸ’° Adults Ā£12.95, Children Ā£9.95, Infants FREE. Discounts for Island residents, NHS & Blue Light Card Holders.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open 3rd April ā€“ 2nd November 2025. Hours vary by season: 10am-10pm (until Aug 31), 10am-8pm (Sep 1-Oct 2), 10am-9pm (Oct 3-Nov 1), 10am-3pm (Nov 2). Closed until March 18, 2026.

šŸ…æļø Parking

No parking on-site. Use Vernon Meadow car park (PO37 6AQ) or Shanklin Esplanade (PO37 6BH).

šŸ• Dogs

Allowed on leads.

Last updated 28 days ago

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