Natural landmarks · South East England
Shanklin Chine
In or near Lake.
Shanklin Chine — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shanklin Chine is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Shanklin Chine is the oldest visitor attraction on the Isle of Wight, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Visitors can explore the scenic gorge, featuring impressive waterfalls and lush vegetation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shanklin Chine is a natural gorge located in South-East England, postcode PO37. It is known for its steep cliffs and lush vegetation, offering a scenic landscape. The site has historical significance and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6264, -1.1758
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Shanklin
- Postcode
- PO37 6BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Phone
- +44 1983 866432
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 0.9 km
- Opening
- 26th March to 31st August: 10am – 10pm; 1st September to 1st November: 10am – 9pm
- Official site
- www.shanklinchine.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6126679129 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanklin Chine?
- Shanklin Chine is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO37 6BW), in the parish of Shanklin.
- What is Shanklin Chine?
- Shanklin Chine — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shanklin Chine?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO37 6BW.
- Is Shanklin Chine a protected site?
- Yes — Shanklin Chine is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shanklin Chine free to visit?
- Yes, Shanklin Chine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shanklin Chine?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO37 6BW.