Location: Shanklin
Top Things to do in Shanklin
Top 9 Free Things to do in Shanklin, England
Shanklin Beach is a beautiful, carefully tended stretch of sand on the Isle of Wight. Families appreciate the lifeguards, as well as the kids’ play area. And while there’s quite a hill separating the town from the beach, don’t worry—a lift makes it easy to tote all your beach paraphernalia down to the sand.
Restaurants in Shanklin
1. Indy's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Cocktail, Wine, Coffee, lots of Bottled beers, ciders and ales No children after 7pm please. CASH or CARD izettle payments .email receipts only Cocktails freshly made price for Cocktail from £5 Mocktails from £2 Tea/coffee from £2 bottle beer from £2 small glass wine from £3 ( please pay when you order at the bar) thank you
2. JURASSIC JIM
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 588 reviews
We are much more then a fossil and mineral shop . Our opening days are Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM SUNDAY 4/10/15 until WEDNESDAY 14/10/15
Reviewed By ellalesley123 - East Sussex, United Kingdom
Fantastic shop so much to see and very well priced. Our children said it was the best place on earth .We went back again in same week .We will be back again next year .Some lovely unusual gifts here and Jim is just so lovely and great with children of all ages .Well done Jim ????????????
3. Rylstone Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Beautiful English Country Tea Gardens which are a haven for bees,butterflies,birds and our Red Squirrels who visit everyday. Also enjoy our lovely old fashioned Crazy Golf fully accessible to wheelchair and impaired mobility people
Reviewed By roberty469 - Shanklin, United Kingdom
Calm & peaceful oasis tucked away from the main attractions a short walk from the Center of the old village. It has a stage for outdoor concerts, a tea garden & crazy golf. Nicely maintained grounds a great place for meeting family & friends for a picnic.
4. Shanklin to Ventnor Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By BTB96 - Warwickshire, United Kingdom
well worth doing, and a cold drink at the Spyglass Inn in Ventnor as a reward, the walk on to Steephill Cove is delightful.
5. The Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By tedw884 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
A rock shop with a huge variety of items. Great selection of rock, mustards and biscuits. An enjoyable experience with reasonable prices.
6. Jingle Bells The Christmas Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
The only dedicated Christmas shop on the Island. Packed full of decorations for the home & tree. Many pieces exclusive. Open March to Christmas Eve 7 days a week 10-5 and summer evenings
Reviewed By kaleg
Jingle Bells is a lovely little shop situated at the old village end of Shanklin. On our holidays which in normal circumstances are taken on cruise ships I always like to buy a Christmas decoration as a small momento of the many places we have visited so it was a delight to find this little gem of a place on relatively home turf. We have grandchildren with names that are unusual and out of the ordinary meaning we can never find them on tree decorations so it was great to discover that many of the items on sale could be personalised by the very helpful lady who served us. Not having been to Shanklin for many years it was quite sad to see the decline of the shops on offer there but Jingle Bells was a valuable exception to this and well worth a visit!
7. Shanklin Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Clock Tower Beach can be found next to the clock tower that was dedicated in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. On this beautiful clean stretch of sandy beach you can hire clean modern sunbeds deckchairs windbreakers & parasols or try our water sports which include SUP kayaks pedalos. Toilets are close by and two of Shanklin’s fine pubs are situated across the road for food & drinks
Reviewed By TantasticSunseeker - Kettering, United Kingdom
A lovely beach with lots of room too play or walk and lots of amusements along the front for rainy days including crazy golf. The parking was easy when we were there but this may be more challenging in the height of the summer.
8. Fossil Cavern
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Shanklin's original Crystal and Fossil shop. We carry one of the largest selections of Fossils, crystal and minerals on the Island with something for everyone, from young children to the serious collector. Prices start from 50p. We currently have amongst our top end stock, a very rare nest of 7 Oviraptor eggs!! Also a single Hadrosaurus egg. We also have a wonderful Tooth from the King of the Dinosaur's the Tyrannosaurus Rex!!! For those who like Trilobites we have a museum quality Walliserops Spiny Trilobite with it's unique Trident appendage. We may be small but we pack the stock in, if you cannot see it then please ask. We are also stockists for the CollectA range of model dinosaurs, one of the best ranges made. We import these ourselves, enabling us to have one of the most extensive selections in the Country.
