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| Shanklin and the Isle of Wight offer a full range of attractions to match every taste. From Shanklin Beach to the Theatre, Shanklin Old Village to Shanklin Chine and amusements to cliff-top walks, the choice is very varied. A stroll along Shanklin's High Street and Regent Street will reveal a range of cafes, restaurants and individually owned shops. The thatched cottages of Shanklin Old Village offer a range of tearooms, gift shops, pubs and restaurants |
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| There are an amazing number of attractions on the Isle of Wight for a place that measures only 23 miles by 13 miles. The Isle of Wight has over 60 places to visit with plenty of things to to do come rain or shine. There are fun parks with thrilling rides, animal and bird sanctuaries, and places of historic interest such as Osborne House and Caribrooke Castle. |
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| SOME USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES: |
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Isle of Wight Tourism 01983 813813
Official tourist board guide to the Isle of Wight
www.islandbreaks.co.uk |
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isleofwight.com 01983 556815
Independent guide to the Isle of Wight
www.isleofwight.com |
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iwight.com
The official Isle of Wight website
www.iwight.com |
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Visit Shanklin
Local information about Shanklin - what to see and do
www.visitshanklin.co.uk |
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Red Funnel 023 8033 4010
(Southampton - West Cowes) passenger only (Red Jet)
(Southampton - East Cowes) car ferry
www.redfunnel.co.uk |
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Wightlink Ferries 0870 5827744
(Portsmouth - Ryde) passenger only (Fast Cat)
(Portsmouth - Fishbourne) car ferry
(Lymington - Yarmouth) car ferry
www.wightlink.co.uk |
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Hovertravel 01983 811000
(Southsea - Ryde) passenger only
www.hovertravel.co.uk |
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Southern Vectis 01983 532373
Isle of Wight buses
www.islandbuses.info |
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Island Line 01983 812591
Isle of Wight trains
www.island-line.co.uk |
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