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Discover the best of Shanklin and the Isle of Wight

05 December 2011

If you want to enjoy sandy beautiful beaches, clear water and beautiful cliffs, then you shouldn’t stay at home this holiday. Find a spare minute to book Shanklin hotels and check the timetable for ferries to the Isle of Wight. Who said that coastal resorts can be enjoyed only in summer? Definitely not the travellers who have already visited Shanklin in cooler months. Keep reading to learn what the town can offer you.

Shanklin is most famed for its Old Village situated in the southern part of the town. It has many old thatched cottages preserved till the present days; and that’s where many tourists head to when in Shanklin. You are going to be fascinated with old fashioned shops, cosy tea shops and restaurants where you can try local seafood specialties. Short breaks in Shanklin hotels also provide a good opportunity to discover one of the most attractive natural reserves in the country, Shanklin Chine, the deep geological gorge with woodlands, rare plants, waterfalls and red squirrels living there.

Local specialties are what lots of tourists like most about visiting a new place. When you are in Shanklin, don’t miss an opportunity to visit one of its restaurants or pubs to enjoy the art of local cooks. There is an old thatched pub on the beach near Shanklin Chine– Fisherman’s Cottage. It was founded in 1817, at the same time when the Chine opened its door to the first visitors. Instead of staying in Shanklin hotels, you can take a pint of ale and enjoy lobster, crayfish and dressed crab, the specialty of the pub. On other days you can visit village pubs, which also have something to offer to true food lovers.

If you enjoy nature and wildlife, your list of things to see in Shanklin can include Rylstone Gardens, which are situated off the beaten track. Don’t miss out on visiting other corners of the island either, where you can get acquainted with the wildlife – the Island of Wight Zoo and the Amazon World Zoo Park. Lemurs and monkeys, lions and tigers, jaguars and pets are waiting for you in the Zoo. Don’t spend the entire day in Shanklin hotels; take a trip to the Amazon World Zoo Park, which is home to a large collection of exotic species including beautiful tropical birds and unique endangered animals. Don’t sit too close to the pond as there are crocodiles there. It’s better to try to count them from some distance.

If you’ve enjoyed the nature, wildlife and delicious food of the area, it’s time to discover the best museums on the island. One of the options for a day out of your hotel is the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Buying a ticket, you are going to take a ride on a real steam powered train with charming quiet rural-like stations. An old-fashioned locomotive might make you feel like travelling back in time.

These are just a few things you are going to see while staying in Shanklin hotels. Besides the mentioned attractions, there are much more sites which are worth to be added to your must-see list.

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