Heritage railway stations · South East England
Shanklin railway station
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Shanklin railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Shanklin railway station is located in South East England, with the nearest station being Shanklin, just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the station is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is PO37 7AS.
About
Shanklin railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Shanklin railway station is a key stop on the Island Line, providing access to various destinations on the Isle of Wight. Visitors can enjoy scenic train rides and explore the local area, including nearby attractions and beaches.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Shanklin railway station is a Grade II listed railway station serving Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. It is the present terminus of the Island Line from Ryde, although the line used to continue to Wroxall and Ventnor. The station now has one platform with a ticket office and a small shop, the second platform is now in use as a flower bed. The former subway has been filled in. Passengers can change onto Southern Vectis buses to Ventnor and St Lawrence.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.6338, -1.1791
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Shanklin
- Postcode
- PO37 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Established
- 1864
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.southwesternrailway.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2680445 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shanklin railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanklin railway station?
- Shanklin railway station is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO37 7AS), in the parish of Shanklin.
- What is Shanklin railway station?
- Shanklin railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shanklin railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO37 7AS.
- When was Shanklin railway station built?
- Built or established in 1864.
- Who owns Shanklin railway station?
- Shanklin railway station is owned by South Western Railway.
- Is Shanklin railway station a listed building?
- Shanklin railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Shanklin railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Shanklin railway station is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shanklin railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Shanklin railway station is free to enter.