Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre.
A very nice little walk through at night with all the colourful lights but in some places it's pitch black and slippery steps but signs are present. The waterfall was very beautiful at night but it was a bit too bright in some places and not bright enough, but overall it's a nice 30-45 minute walkthrough with some dinosaurs and history about Shanklin and the surrounding areas.
Shanklin Chine is a fabulous nature reserve. This place has a wonderful atmosphere. The stream and waterfall are amazing. The walk takes about 1h. There are two entrances: one in Old Town on the top of the cliff and another one near the beach, where there are a few car parking options. You can get the lift to travel from the beach car park to get you to the top of the cliff but that is not necessary as you can walk near the beach and still reach the entrance. The place offers a tea room. There are activities for kids to look for dinosaurs, eggs and do a word search.
Very nice fairy place. Especially beautiful around about or after sunset! Worth to visit. A bit pricey to get in... but if you stay near Shanklin you can go back as many times as you want!
A beautiful, unusual and very interesting place, well worth the entry fee. It's a gorge, dating back 10,000 years. They've added a path and lots of beautiful and appropriate plants, and lots of information about the history of the chine and the island. There's also a cafe with a small selection of food, drinks and treats and the seating has a great view. There's a small gift shop too. It's a great place to take children but not so good for elderly or disabled as some of the paths are steep and uneven. There is access from the coast side which is much easier.
I expected a bit more, and I'm sorry to say it wasn't worth the money. Your ticket is valid for 7 days, but it takes you all of 30 minutes to walk around. I wouldn't go back within that week. It's probably ok for kids wanting a little excitement, but as for a middle-aged couple, not for me.
A lovely walk through a gorge. The P.L.U.T.O room is seriously dated, with the 10 minute video hardly watchable as the DVD that's playing has clearly worn down. The tea room is over priced, and the staff make it seem like you're an inconvenience. However, the awesome nature you walk through and the spectacle of the waterfall makes up for the human interactions and distractions. Well worth the price, just bring your own food and don't expect them to like you.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Picnic tables
Public toilet
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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A very nice little walk through at night with all the colourful lights but in some places it's pitch black and slippery steps but signs are present. The waterfall was very beautiful at night but it was a bit too bright in some places and not bright enough, but overall it's a nice 30-45 minute walkthrough with some dinosaurs and history about Shanklin and the surrounding areas.
Shanklin Chine is a fabulous nature reserve. This place has a wonderful atmosphere. The stream and waterfall are amazing. The walk takes about 1h. There are two entrances: one in Old Town on the top of the cliff and another one near the beach, where there are a few car parking options. You can get the lift to travel from the beach car park to get you to the top of the cliff but that is not necessary as you can walk near the beach and still reach the entrance. The place offers a tea room. There are activities for kids to look for dinosaurs, eggs and do a word search.
Very nice fairy place. Especially beautiful around about or after sunset! Worth to visit. A bit pricey to get in... but if you stay near Shanklin you can go back as many times as you want!
A beautiful, unusual and very interesting place, well worth the entry fee. It's a gorge, dating back 10,000 years. They've added a path and lots of beautiful and appropriate plants, and lots of information about the history of the chine and the island. There's also a cafe with a small selection of food, drinks and treats and the seating has a great view. There's a small gift shop too. It's a great place to take children but not so good for elderly or disabled as some of the paths are steep and uneven. There is access from the coast side which is much easier.
I expected a bit more, and I'm sorry to say it wasn't worth the money. Your ticket is valid for 7 days, but it takes you all of 30 minutes to walk around. I wouldn't go back within that week. It's probably ok for kids wanting a little excitement, but as for a middle-aged couple, not for me.
A lovely walk through a gorge. The P.L.U.T.O room is seriously dated, with the 10 minute video hardly watchable as the DVD that's playing has clearly worn down. The tea room is over priced, and the staff make it seem like you're an inconvenience. However, the awesome nature you walk through and the spectacle of the waterfall makes up for the human interactions and distractions. Well worth the price, just bring your own food and don't expect them to like you.
