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 miles
- Portsmouth 14.1 miles
- Gosport 12.7 miles
- Waterlooville 18.5 miles
- Fareham 15.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 24.3 miles
- Havant 18.3 miles
- Totton 24.6 miles
- Totton and Eling 24.3 miles
- Chichester 23.3 miles
- Ryde 6.7 miles
- Newport 7.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shanklin South Ward 0.4 miles
- Shanklin Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Shanklin Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Lake South Ward 1.1 miles
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 1.3 miles
- Apse Heath Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Lake Parish 1.9 miles
- Sandown Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Lake North Ward 2.1 miles
- Winford Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hale Common Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Shanklin
PO37 6HE, PO37 6HD, PO37 7JX, PO37 6QE, PO37 6HF, PO37 7EH, PO37 6BB, PO37 7DE, PO37 6RY … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.6 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30.6 miles
- Shanklin Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Lake Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels in Shanklin Ad
- Medehamstede
- The Q Hotel
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3
- The Clifton Guest Accommodation 4
- The Havelock 4
- Mayfair Hotel
- The Fig Tree Shanklin
- shoreside inn 4
- Marlborough Hotel 2
- Luccombe Hall Hotel 4
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 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 2.9 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 3.6 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 5.5 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 5.8 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles
- Northcourt Country house 7.5 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 9.3 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 12.3 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 12.4 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 12.5 miles