Shanklin Chine
Shanklin Chine
4.1
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
The gates to this historic gorge first opened back in 1817, making it the longest established attraction on Isle of Wight. The stunning tree lined Chine cuts its way from Shanklin Old Village to the sandy beach and Esplanade far below. Visitors can enjoy the splendour of Shanklin Chine by day...then wonder at its mystical beauty from dusk, when hundreds of lights illuminate the narrow paths, streams and waterfalls. Shanklin Chine has a well-stocked gift shop and popular tea room. The attraction also features a special monument to the crack 40 Royal Marine Commando who trained in the Chine in preparation for the Dieppe landings on D-Day in World War II. With entrances at both the Old Village and Esplanade ends, it makes the perfect scenic cut through between Shanklin’s busiest locations that no visitor should miss. PLEASE NOTE THE ATTRACTION IS OPEN SEASONALLY BETWEEN APRIL AND 4TH NOVEMBER.
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mark p
London, United Kingdom245 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Ignore the negative reviews about the pricing, it’s great value for a 45min or so wander around a distinctly British attraction. The waterfalls etc are very picturesque and there’s some interesting exhibits on D-Day and a very nice tea room. It’s all a bit 2979s but none the worse for that, good views too, is recommend going around dusk so you get the effect of the lights.
Written 15 September 2024
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amanda s
27 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Enjoyed walking round the chine, although took all of 20 minutes, I found it fascinating, really thought it would be larger area, the price does not reflect what you get to see. All be it you can re enter within 7 days, as it is lit up at night, but when the weather is pouring with rain, you can see that it may be treturous due to mud slides, because of the bad weather, their should be 2 prices day time or night time at ÂŁ5 adults. As ÂŁ9.50 an adult to take 15/20 mins to walk around a garden. Doesn't make sense. The tea room only dies cream teas, and over priced.
Written 9 July 2024
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Sue L
Norwich, UK10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
A beautiful and charming place to visit. We visited in the day and went back a few days later in the evening to see the chine lite up in colour, fantastic. Great place to visit but not if in need of a mobility scooter or wheelchair.
One entrance fee allows you a chance to return twice within a 7 day period.
One entrance fee allows you a chance to return twice within a 7 day period.
Written 5 April 2024
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Amberleyadrian
Burgess Hill, UK817 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Nice wander down to see the lights amongst the water falls & trees. Great Halloween displays to see & can see views of the coast. Recommended to maybe go down before sunset and go back up at night or vice versa to justify the high price for 1/2hr visit or you can visit again for free within 7 days.
Written 31 October 2024
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Gazblackpooluk
Poulton Le Fylde, UK222 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
A visit here is worth going twice, your ticket lasts 7 days so can pop along as many times as you want daytime and evening. Discount for light blue card users which is nice. Friendly and helpful staff.
We visited Shanklin early June and was surprised that the village was fairly quiet.
The chine itself is worth a visit but we found it at night under whelming with the odd colourful lights dotted here and there, a shame as it could be amazing with more thought out colourful lighting and one or two themed areas also it didn’t get fully dark til 9.45 yet they close at 10pm top entrance 9.45pm! it should be 11pm to give more time we would have made use of the cafe too, other people agreed your rushing rather than taking your time.
Sadly Blackgang is no longer an evening attraction to go to some of you will have very fond memories of the amazing colourful experience that once was but has sadly all been lost to erosion.
Shanklin chine cannot be another Blackgang chine BUT it certainly could be the islands new go to evening illuminated attraction, with some investment you could enhance the natural wonders of the chine, Personally I would be happy to pay extra to experience a magical awesome experience.
We visited Shanklin early June and was surprised that the village was fairly quiet.
The chine itself is worth a visit but we found it at night under whelming with the odd colourful lights dotted here and there, a shame as it could be amazing with more thought out colourful lighting and one or two themed areas also it didn’t get fully dark til 9.45 yet they close at 10pm top entrance 9.45pm! it should be 11pm to give more time we would have made use of the cafe too, other people agreed your rushing rather than taking your time.
Sadly Blackgang is no longer an evening attraction to go to some of you will have very fond memories of the amazing colourful experience that once was but has sadly all been lost to erosion.
Shanklin chine cannot be another Blackgang chine BUT it certainly could be the islands new go to evening illuminated attraction, with some investment you could enhance the natural wonders of the chine, Personally I would be happy to pay extra to experience a magical awesome experience.
Written 12 June 2024
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Chris
Hinckley, UK1,050 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We had booked tickets for here when booking the ferry tickets. We managed to find some parking on a side road nearby. You can use the ticket again within 7 days which is good if you want to see this place both during the day and the night when it is lit up.
There is a small cafe here. The walk is nice which the path can be muddy in places and have puddles so walking boots might be best to wear. There are some dinosaur features around. The walk is nice, which it goes through woods to a waterfall. As it is a small valley the walls are steep on the side and there are warning signs in certain places about falling rocks etc.
This is a nice place to visit. Location is ok just down from the town. There isn't any parking for this place so parking on a side road or a car park nearby is necessary
There is a small cafe here. The walk is nice which the path can be muddy in places and have puddles so walking boots might be best to wear. There are some dinosaur features around. The walk is nice, which it goes through woods to a waterfall. As it is a small valley the walls are steep on the side and there are warning signs in certain places about falling rocks etc.
This is a nice place to visit. Location is ok just down from the town. There isn't any parking for this place so parking on a side road or a car park nearby is necessary
Written 14 July 2024
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History nerd!
17 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Came here nearly 30 years ago as a child, and it hasn't changed. Came this time with my son, best to visit when it's dark or twilight, was able to convince him the lights were fairies!
Slightly on the pricey side, but you can come back as many times as you like for 7 days so can be used as a good cut through for the beach if staying in Shanklin!
Slightly on the pricey side, but you can come back as many times as you like for 7 days so can be used as a good cut through for the beach if staying in Shanklin!
Written 5 August 2024
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Tim P
Hampshire, UK415 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
I have been visiting the IOW (and even worked across there) going right back to the 1960s but have never visited the Chine before. Comments on TA really seem to portray it as a “Marmite” experience that you either live it or hate it. I fall firmly on the “Love it” category!
The dramatic deep gorge and waterfall immediately beyond the entrance is quite a shock as is the steep climb down to the waterfall viewing point. It is difficult to believe there is actually an urban area either side.
The walk down in a very majestic deep gorge and the sea view at the bottom is beautiful, peaceful and rewarding.
Ticket could be viewed as expensive without context (wish there was a cash option) but it includes unlimited access for 7 x days. To fully appreciate the attraction you need both a day and a night visit, so if you consider that 2 x visits as a minimum, it is pretty good value.
Look forward to visit again.
The dramatic deep gorge and waterfall immediately beyond the entrance is quite a shock as is the steep climb down to the waterfall viewing point. It is difficult to believe there is actually an urban area either side.
The walk down in a very majestic deep gorge and the sea view at the bottom is beautiful, peaceful and rewarding.
Ticket could be viewed as expensive without context (wish there was a cash option) but it includes unlimited access for 7 x days. To fully appreciate the attraction you need both a day and a night visit, so if you consider that 2 x visits as a minimum, it is pretty good value.
Look forward to visit again.
Written 16 September 2024
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Canary1962
16 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
A gorgeous experience to visit this wonderful location on several occasions during our stay in Shanklin. We took loads of pictures and spent long periods just relaxing in the beautiful surroundings. It is particularly beautiful when the lights are on in the evening.
We were particularly impressed with one of the staff, Josh, who was so lovely and full of enthusiasm for the location. An excellent example of customer service.
We were particularly impressed with one of the staff, Josh, who was so lovely and full of enthusiasm for the location. An excellent example of customer service.
Written 4 July 2024
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Lettuce Journey
United Kingdom16 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
If you enjoy natural beauty, then this is a stunning place to visit. They really wow you right at the entrance with the waterfall and view of the gorge/chine. There's not that much else to it though so it really depends on you finding what you are staring at to be amazing. It was surprisingly busy considering everywhere else we visited on the island was dead because the summer holidays were over. So it might be a nightmare to visit in the holidays. The paths are quite narrow. There is a rather old video on operation PLUTO as well as some displays on erosion. Every now and then there are seemingly random historical facts dotted about. But a visit is mostly just to enjoy walking along a ravine and spotting views out over the ocean. I can see why this place closes in heavy rain - it would be a death trap if the sides of the chine started sliding down. A basic but lovely spot to visit. Very peaceful except for all the other tourists.
Written 15 September 2024
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Someone had their dog with them and it wasn’t an assist dog
Written 24 June 2023
Is it ok for wheelchair users
Written 2 September 2019
It would be a very restricted visit, only accessible from the lower entrance. The steep and stepped contours prevents full access.
Written 9 November 2019
Is there still a hotel at the top of shackling chine
Written 11 July 2019
TrpAdvisor admins - please update the opening hours. On the website it says that until May 23rd it says that this place is only open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and you have it down as being open until 10.00 p.m.
Written 7 May 2019
The times stated are on the Shanklin chine website with which we as a family looked through before we booked.Sorry if this was misleading.
For full details please visit there web page for illumination times and dates.
Written 7 May 2019
Will the illuminations be visable in the afternoon/evening in May since it doesn't get dark until 8pm?
Written 24 January 2019
Hi Shona, if you go during the last week in May then I believe they are open later for the season by then. It is beautiful to walk through at any time, but for me, the best time to go would be as close to dusk as possible, it is much more magical then.
Written 25 January 2019
The Chime starts off with about 20 steep steps, I don't remember seeing any wheelchair access.
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Written 6 September 2018
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