Welcome to

Shanklin Chine 

Enjoy the unique tranquillity of Shanklin Chine, the Isle of Wight’s oldest tourist attraction, which first opened in 1817. This famous leafy gorge is much loved by poets, artists and writers. The winding woodland, with its steep sides is a magical place for rare plants, wildlife and enchanting waterfalls.

Nature Hide

Visit the hide with live action from the squirrels’ feeding station.

Evening Magic

The Chine is illuminated after dusk, between Friday 25 May to Sunday 9 September 2012.

Heritage Centre

New for 2012: Historic Jubilee Exhibition.

The Heritage Centre presents Turner's Isle of Wight Landscapes and the Discovery of Shanklin Chine from his sketchbook of 1795. We also include scenic works of Victorian artist, Lefevre James Cranstone, in addition to vignettes of Queen Victoria’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees.

There is also a permanent display to PLUTO (Pipe Line Under The Ocean). The video and display show the fascinating story of how the pipeline carried petrol to the Allied troops in Normandy.

At the Chine’s lower entrance is the memorial to 40 Royal Marine Commando, who trained here during the war in preparation for the Dieppe raid of 1942. The Association’s final Service of Remembrance will be held at the beginning of April with the Colours being laid up in the Heritage Centre. 

Tea Room and Gift Shop.

Take time to relax in the conservatory and tea room and also visit the gift shop where you will find many interesting items for sale.

Fisherman’s Cottage

On the beach below is Fisherman’s Cottage, built by William Colenutt in 1817. Enjoy a choice of excellent food and real ale on the sun terrace.