Shanklin
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.626, -1.188 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 57 81 |
| Population: | 8,055 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Shanklin sits on the sheltered south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, known for its long sandy beach, a cliff lift to the promenade and the dramatic wooded ravine of Shanklin Chine with its waterfalls and steep, fern-lined sides. The pretty Old Village nearby, with thatched cottages and the medieval St Blasius Church, gives the town a distinct historic character alongside Victorian and Edwardian seaside architecture.
Historically a fishing hamlet that grew into a Victorian resort, Shanklin today depends heavily on tourism, hospitality and independent shops, drawing day-trippers and holidaymakers from across the island and mainland. It has a lively community feel with seasonal events, a local theatre and close ties to neighbouring resorts such as Sandown and Ventnor, while also being popular with retirees seeking a quieter coastal life.
Postcode districts covering Shanklin
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Portsmouth 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Gosport 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Waterlooville 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Fareham 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Havant 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Totton 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Totton and Eling 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Chichester 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Ryde 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Newport 7.3 miles11.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Shanklin South Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Shanklin Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Shanklin Central Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Lake South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Apse Heath Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lake Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Sandown Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Lake North Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Winford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hale Common Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Shanklin
PO37 6AF, PO37 6RW, PO37 7AY, PO37 7EF, PO37 6FE, PO37 7JW, PO37 7EJ, PO37 7JJ, PO37 6LD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.6 miles49.2 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Lake Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels in Shanklin Ad
- Haven Hall 5
- Hambledon Hotel
- The Fig Tree Shanklin
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3
- Rylstone Manor 4
- Eastmount Hall Hotel
- Luccombe Hall Hotel 4
- Keats Green Hotel
- Marlborough Hotel 2
- Mayfair Hotel 3
Schools in Shanklin
- Gatten and Lake Primary School Primary
- St Blasius Shanklin C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 2.5 miles4 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Northcourt Country house 7.5 miles12 km
- Osborne House Historic site 9.3 miles15 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 12.3 miles19.7 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km