Shanklin

Shanklin is a popular seaside resort on the Isle of Wight, England, just south of Sandown on the south-east coast. The old village and the chine are its main attractions along with the sandy beach. The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part, and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town. The other is the Old Village, at the top of Shanklin Chine.

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The main shopping centre consists of two roads, Regent Street and High Street, which comprises the largest retail area in the south of the Isle of Wight, significant for tourists but also as an amenity for residents.

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Near Regent Street is the town's major supermarket, Somerfield. There are also many local shops, including three newsagents, three bakeries, two arts and craft shops, several clothing and sports shops. The High Street also has shops, but is dominated by tourist shops and restaurants.

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There are two theatres in Shanklin, Shanklin Theatre is just off the top end of the High Street, and The Portico Theatre is in Shanklin Old Village.

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Seaside resort: A seaside resort is a resort located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort....

Isle of Wight: The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England, opposite Southampton. Popularized from Victorian times as a holiday resort, it is known for its areas of natural beauty and as home to the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, a town that hosts a world famous annual regatta. Colloquially, it ...

England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....

Shanklin related Images and Photos (experimental)

Shanklin Chine from 'The Isle of Wight Illustrated in a Series of Coloured Views'