Visit Isle of Wight (Shanklin)
Are you looking for holiday place not far from London? Consider visiting Isle of Wight. It is only a little over 2 hours away from London and it has beautiful sandy beaches and lots of tourist attractions to explore.
How to get to the island?
If you are not traveling by car then take the ferry (22 mins) or hovercraft (10 mins).
Tip: The hovercraft can be booked as part of the rail ticket and when purchased in that way it is much cheaper.
Where did we stay?
We stayed in the beautiful historic village of Shanklin in the beautiful hotel.
Places to see:
Shanklin beach
My rating: 10/10
Worth to go? Yes. Shanklin has long sandy beach so there is enough space for everyone to enjoy. Some beach bars have sun beds to hire.
Shanklin chine
Ticket required?: Yes, 6.95 GBP per adult. Ticket is valid for 7 days and you can revisit Shanklin Chine multiple times :)
My rating: 9/10
Worth to go? Yes. It is magical place, looking nice specially in the early evening when all the lights are on.
Shanklin old village
My rating: 7/10
Worth to go?: Maybe, if it is on your way. Old village is very beautiful but it is itself very small (only couple of houses across main busy high street), so there is no much space for walking around.
Tip: Book restaurant in advance
Garlic farm
Tickets required?: No
My rating: 9/10
Worth to go? Yes, if you love garlic and farm animals ☺
How to go there? By car or local taxi
Tip: Book restaurant in advance (they serve lunch and afternoon tea)
Garlic farm food
My rating: 9/10
Worth to try? Yes, food is very good and has a big of variety of dishes with garlic of course 😁
The Needles
Ticket required? No (tickets are required only for cable car, but you do not need to use cable car, you can easily walk down/up yourself and it is not very exhausting)
Ticket price: Cable car return ticket is 8 GBP per adult.
My rating: 7/10
How to go there? Car or bus
Why to go there? To see outstanding natural beauty overlooking The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse.
